A Car For the Future

We are the proud owners of a new Toyota Prius V. What is a V you ask? It is the largest Prius model- a wagon. We have always wanted a hybrid, but couldn't fathom spending the money to get one. Well, after much looking at other fuel efficient (non-hybrid) cars- we came to the conclusion that they just wouldn't fit our family. Fit you ask? Well, Dan is very tall with extra long legs. I also have two boys who are only getting bigger and taller. So, all the cars I was looking at went out the window when Dan gave them the "knee/leg" test.

After all the dealers we went to- we stopped by Toyota to look at the Priuses (wishful thinking). The V model was extra roomy both in the front and back and had more head room since the roof doesn't slant down- stays straight to meet the hatch door in the back.

We bit the bullet, put down a deposit and set up a loan. Neither Dan or I have ever had to make a car payment- this is a big deal for us. We said goodbye to the CR-V (after almost 10 years of great service) and brought the new car home to rest.

Of course, I needed to rearrange the garage so that there was plenty of space on either side of the car so doors wouldn't get dinged. Mission accomplished- garage is done- car is happy and so are we.

The best part (besides the new car smell) is the great gas mileage.

 2013 Honda Prius V

 Wish you could see all the bells and & whistles

 New "clean" engine

 Look at all that cargo space!

 Happy Girl!!