2012 Rav4

A year and a half ago, when we we still dreaming of being claims adjusters, we figured we needed a pick-up in order to be prepared to work.  So, we found a small, bottom-of-the-line model that could be towed wheels down behind an RV, even though we didn't have an RV at the time.  We ended up with a Nissan.  Larry was never really happy with it's turning radius and lack of agility in a crowded parking lot.  I was never crazy about the crank windows, lack of cruise control and other creature comforts.  Besides, we couldn't fit the grandkids in it with their carseats either.  But, we knew when we bought it we could upgrade if this claims adjusting thing actually worked out.  

Now that Larry has been driving the pick-up in Dallas for months and months he finally got fed up with it.  He did his homework and went back to Toyota for their high ratings.  He traded for a Toyota Rav 4 this week and plans to put a ladder rack on.  He choose a 2012 because that's the last year they made it with a side-swing door, which is important for not interfering with a ladder on top.  It can't be towed wheels down but it can be towed with a dolly.  He's already taken care of that so he's all set.

Now that he's all situated, it's my turn for a new car.  I've been stuck with the Corolla while Larry has had the truck... and the Corolla is, or was, Larry's car when we bought it.  He is very happy with it but I've never been crazy about.  It fits him way better than it fits me.   I can't remember the last time I got to pick out a car I want.  Now that I have the chance I can't figure out what I want.

It's a good thing I can take my time to figure this out because this is hard!  I told Larry that I need 3 cars.  First would be a sports car.  I don't care if it's powerful, as long as it is fun to drive.  Then, I need a "grandma" car that's roomy, quiet, and plush with all the tech toys like hands free talking (on the phone), a back-up camera, and other fun stuff.  You know, like the little old lady in the Cadillac type car. Finally, I need my cowgirl/gardener vehicle.., like a truck!  (Oops, we used to have one of those.)  If I could find a plush, quiet, roomy truck that hugged the road like a sports car, gets 30 mgh on the highway and comes in orange then I'd be in luck!  This may take a while.