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The real miracle happened when my devoted husband ...

2007-06-19T21:31:00.000-07:00

The real miracle happened when my devoted husband drove our minivan for nearly two years between when I got a smaller car to commute to work in and he finally got his jeep.

Now I tell you a nearing middle aged man driving a minivan must have really been feeling like a chick magnet. But he did it willingly because he knew I felt safer commuting in a smaller car.

Now that is true love and devotion.

I agree with Theresa, the SUV stigma is far worse....

2007-06-15T23:34:00.000-07:00

I agree with Theresa, the SUV stigma is far worse. I've sometimes referred to certain drivers of said vehicles as SUBs -- Sport Utility Bitches.

The minivan is built for leisure and comfort and humble joie de vivre; whereas SUV culture reeks of soul-sucking pride and conspicuous consumption. (I'm painting with a broad brush here, no offense intended to individual SUV drivers, some of whom are no doubt lovely, lovely people, just as some minivan drivers are no doubt real assholes.)

Talk about your miracles, I think a miracle occurred that day at the Toyota dealership. A dove flew down from heaven and landed on that pearly white minivan. A healing took place, a conversion, a rebirth of wonder, a defeat of the devil who scurried away in his SUV with his tail between his legs.

--Jonathan

Laughing.

In my day it was the station wago...

2007-06-13T09:18:00.000-07:00

Laughing.

In my day it was the station wagon.

Hoefully in time you will appreciate the mini van.

Best to the Potter family.

What... I can't believe it. I've been holding out...

2007-06-12T17:29:00.000-07:00

What... I can't believe it. I've been holding out for 10 years. Now, your making me think.. If Ashley drives one then I might just re-think my anti-mini van movement also. Your paving the way Ashley. Thanks for stearing me (maybe) to the Mini van club!! Jen

I have the utmost sympathy for you. I went from a...

2007-06-12T15:20:00.000-07:00

I have the utmost sympathy for you. I went from a Black-Turbo-Charged-Standard Transmission-sun roof-Saab 9000 to a Ford Windstar. I don't know how it happened. The other night it came in handy when I picked up "a couple" of my 14yo son's friends. After 4 piled in and we picked one more up on the way - oh, plus the one friend in the car, my 2, me and dad. The worst (best) part was 7 14yo boys singing Victor Vito and Candyman with the one 4yo girl. I miss my Saab, but love the company! Enjoy it now, good luck keeping it clean and organized!!

Better the minivan 'stigma' than the SUV STIGMA, I...

2007-06-12T15:04:00.000-07:00

Better the minivan 'stigma' than the SUV STIGMA, I always say. (Don't even start me in on Hummers!) I believe you will love your minivan as we love ours. We got ours for our dogs, though. Older dogs love the ease of getting into and out of a minivan! :o)/ Theresa