My New Car

I have to preface this posting by saying two things. First, my wife is awesome. Second, it didn't cost what you think it costs. That having been said, I bought a new car. We sold my Honda Civic last year when we moved to Philadelphia and have been a one car family since then. In Philly, it worked out great because we could walk most everywhere we wanted to be. And it was great. Now that were back in our home and the city life is over we have been living with the one car. It's been nice getting a ride to work on a few days and spending that extra time with the wife and kids, but Laura will start school soon. We will need to be able to shuffle and juggle a bit more. Now I have done my research. I have looked into almost every type car that's available. I have been wheeling and dealing with car dealers via phone calls, emails, and drop ins. I have haggled my way to the best price of every car that I liked or thought I liked. Most the cars were going to be too much when you factored in the financing or options like, air conditioning. My brother told me about the GM Family pricing we get because my Grandfather worked for so long at a GM factory. I could get any GM new car for a huge price deduction and 0% financing. So, I looked at a few GM cars closer. The cheapest one that I could find that I liked was the Pontiac Solstice, in fact there was only one other car cheaper and it was a tiny little lego car. I know, it's a two seater sports car convertible. But seriously, with the rebate and the financing it was cheaper then any of the sedans I was looking at. I even drove a few sub compact cars. I couldn't stop thinking "This cars is a dream car, but still less expensive then the other more practical cars". I couldn't get over the two seater aspect as I have kids now. When it comes down to it I had a conversation with my wife. It's is impractical to have a two seater car, but this is the car that will take me to work, and take Laura to school. The monthly payment is what makes the most sense to us. And the gas millage is still 32 mph. Also, it was 200 dollars less to insure for some reason as well. So for all those family and friends who see my new car and think that we have overstretched our budget, or who think that we are being impractical or who think I am going through and early mid life crisis should know. It was cheaper, it's our commuter, it made sense. That being said....it's also a TRANSFORMER!