Thursday, July 5, 2007

The car's still got it

So, much like I wanted to, I got the car above 100. As a matter of fact, I had it to 124 on that drive between Nebraska and Colorado.
I went to the stock car races last night for the 4th of July. It was a good time but I was exhausted from the hiking I did in the morning so I just hung out and didn't provide any help to the team this time.
I have been test driving SUVs lately to replace the Infiniti. It is tough when I bought my car for 37k and these SUVs are in the low 30s. I'm like, this thing sucks compared to my car. That is going to be hard to get past. So far, I have driven: Xterra, Explorer, Forester, Wrangler, Trail Blazer, Touareg, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, X3, X5.
Based on what I get for the money, the Subarus look to be a pretty good deal. I could get one in the mid 20s. I don't really care for their styling though. Based on what I have driven so far, I am leaning towards the 4dr Wrangler. The Xterra and 4Runner are also on the list, but the 4Runner may be too expensive with the options I desire. I mean if I am going to get rid of my G, I am definitely going to lower my payment and the 4Runner would not be much of a lowering.
Let me know if there is some other 4WD I should drive.
GW