I’m going to miss her. 
We’ve been together for years, and people won’t recognize me without her.
Something about our being together until Hell freezes over.
But it’s really time for a new car. 🙂
Some ads tell me I’ll be safer in one car. Or more to the point, those who are dearest to me will be safer:
Other ads tell me I’ll be respected if I drive their car. Some even suggest that I’m especially clever – and I come out on top, if I buy their car:
Me? I just want something that’s reliable and has great mileage. And the cost isn’t over the top. Suggestions?
“Over the top” is in the eye of the wallet-holder!
I think “reliable and has great mileage” is the right focus. If you keep your car 10+ years. also think “simple” (less electronic gizmos that are flashy but add little value and add big cost to repair) and think “total cost of ownership (is a hybrid and th eextra cost really right if there is a big battery replacement cost in the future because you keep the car longer thatn the battery is intended to last?).