We finally had to make the decision to get a new car. After many hours researching on line, and a couple of test drives, we bought a new car. The decision was forced upon us, when the Blue Jeep (125,000 miles) broke down on the Causeway (2nd time in 3 months). The tow bill was $225 (ouch). The decision came down to a Ford Escape, Ford Edge, and Saturn Vue. We decided that the Ford Escape had the best gas mileage but only in a V4 and we were concerned about the power the car would/wouldn't have once the whole family was in it. The Saturn Vue was an excellent price, I could get alot of perks, but it was just too small for my adult size kids. So that left the Ford Edge. Its a bigger vechile but the kids (and Jim) will fit comfortably in the back for our long trips to Dallas, Maryland and Florida. If you were wondering what will happen to the Blue Jeep, we are keeping it. Jake insists that it's his car and will fix it. I figure if it can drive the 1 mile to school and back, then it will do. It pretty much has to last more 1 year. Then off to the junk yard.
