Horrible decisions made easy...

So I have to buy a new car. Normally this would put a knot in my stomach. Because even though it's MY car, it has to pass the husband test. When we go places together, he drives, and he should like the vehicle we have. 5 1/2 years ago, we bought the Impala. We test drove a gazillion cars. It was hell. HELL. Because not only does the hubby have to like the car, he has to like the person from whom we buy the car. And my husband doesn't like people. Well, for the most part he doesn't like people. And let's face it, some car salesman make it difficult to like them. The car buying process is nauseating at best, because you always feel like you're getting ripped off, it's a large payment for something that just depreciates. It's a necessary evil, but getting in bed with the devil doesn't have to be part of it, and sometimes that's how it feels.

But this time is different. I pretty much already knew what type of vehicle I wanted going in. I'm going for the crossover, and I'm buying a Chevy Equinox. Chevy is my thing - I've put 180,000 miles on this Impala and only replaced tires, brakes, the battery (and I JUST did that) and the belt. That's it. Well, there was that window snafu from last year, but seriously, as much as I hit drive-thru's, ATM's and toll booths, how many times do you think I've opened and closed that window in five years...it was bound to go sometime. So when looking at the car/SUV crossovers, there are many from which to choose, but Chevy is my baby, so that's where I'm staying.

Luckily we have some friends who can help us out in this arena. One of my neighbors sells Ford, and a good friend sells Chevy. I got to test drive both the Edge and the Equinox for long periods and see how I liked them. I feel good about it. And bonus, the hubby loves it. We're maxing it out on options, because hey...we make a decent living and I do practically live in my car. It's important. The kids will be spoiled with a DVD player, and I will be spoiled with satellite radio and the ability to play my iPod through the car stereo. It's brilliant. Hopefully I can get my new digs within a week. And yes, Jimmer, I've already contacted my lovely insurance agent about this.

Working with Rob has been a cinch, no worries about haggling or getting screwed, no heated negotiations, no walking out of a dealership with my husband ranting about what a prick the dealer was. Whoo-hoo! Hubby's happy, I'm thrilled...can't wait, in fact to finish the deal. This is not the way this usually happens for me! Of course, now I've jinxed myself and something will go wrong. But I have a pretty good feeling about it so far. And Rob tells me the car was designed by a woman...so there are some perks to the interior that I love, like a place to put my purse that isn't the front seat...it's a fabulous thing.

It's the lovely Linda's birthday today!! She is the wife of Rob, a fellow bowler and a lurker on my blog. I love her like I would marry her...so HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDA!!!