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One of those days, need SUV rec
So, I'm having one of those days. Got home last night and was excited to see a lot of progress in the kitchen, but realized the contractor did not install a water line for the fridge. He tells us this morning he can Plan B it (yay) without ripping up the newly placed tiles but needs to break the ceiling (again) downstairs. He then tells us his wife, unbeknownst to him, planned a vacation and he will miss Mon-Thurs next week. There is very little chance of him finishing on our agreed upon date. So not happy with him right now, if I weren't so busy with other people who need a beat down....
That wasn't the most annoying part of my morning- during my wet commute from Goshen to the Bronx, the radio, speedometer, gas gauge, windshield wipers- basically all the electric stuff stops working. Thankfully everything worked out and my Dad was close enough to save the day. I was able to borrow a car to get to work I don't really think that constitutes a yay, but at least I didn't have to burn the day.
We were already planning on getting rid of one of our POS cars and getting a SUV (just not so soon). Anyone have a recommendation for an SUV? DH wants me to decide b/w the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. He's on my list already, so he better watch out with his unresearched suggestions. I'm starting to check out the specs for those SUVs, but was wondering if you ladies had any experience with them or perhaps another make/model.
Grrr.. I will be burying my POS Civic and inheriting his POS Camry to commute with (except in rain/snow, then I get the SUV). He gets the SUV since he's home with the baby. Great, now I'm angry, overwhelmed and jealous.
Thanks for letting me whine and for the suggestions!
Re: One of those days, need SUV rec
Ugggh. I am seriously going to kill your contractor. After what you told me this weekend and now this crap he's pulling...uh uh. no way. Hugs and hugs honey. It will be ok. I was serious about helping you do the nursery when you're ready. If I have to put that sucker together while you're in the hospital you know I can get that room together in record time
I'll just have A fight with his parents and he can get things done within hours. LOL
You know I'm a jeep girl and I love my Grand Cherokee. Mine is an older model but I haven't had any problems in the 5 years we've had it. The newer models have a bit more legroom in the back and some more bells & whistles than mine has, but I think they are great cars. I've heard good things about both the pilot and highlander. My neighbor just bought a pilot and she loves it.
I can't believe the civic is dead. end of an era
we can bury it next to my old blue one. Glad you are ok and your dad was able to come get you.
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you don't need a SUV for a kid, or even 2.
we happen to have a nissan xterra (pre-kids). dh wanted it. turns out that i love it and he hates it - LOL! it is not a great vehicle for kids because of the space when the back doors open - the shape sort of cuts out a stange space....i would not recommend even looking at it because of this.
we use the truck mostly in the winter/bad weather. otherwise, we drive a very reliable nearly 10yr old toyota avalon to and from work with both kids in the back (25mi each way). plenty of space in the back and the trunk - no complaints.
you might want to consider a regular 4 door sedan to replace your car so that there is a reliable car at home with the baby, and use DH's older car for your commute until winter when you switch on snow/bad weather days. in the meantime, take the savings every month of not paying for the suv payments and put it in savings until dh's car dies and then you'll have more $ to put towards a new car and would have had time living with the sedan to see if it meets your needs or if you really want the suv or, gasp, - a minivan!
good luck - i loathe car shopping. so much so that i accepted my mom's 10yr old toyota hand me down in order to avoid it!
We have a 2010 Pilot. I didn't buy it b/c we were having a baby...I just always loved the pilot (i had a 98 Accord) and didn't like the new body style but began to like it a bit more. I actually bought it the week before we were married as DH to be's car was dying and he used mine to commute (I take Metro North to work) so I needed a car.
I love it. I find there is a ton of room and I wouldn't want to drive another car. It drives like a Honda, not a truck and I love that too!!!!
Thanks, Ladies- you and the girls at work who brought me a nutella pizza- have taken the murderous edge off. I'm grateful for all the recs!
@ Jennynel- I know, the Civic had so many memories. Perhaps I subconsciously broke it so you take pity on me and design my nursery. Seriously.
@ Melanie- don't give me a coronary with the minivan talk. I'm not ready to go there yet.
I do think we could use the third row for extra seating as we plan to have our nieces a lot. Plus, I may feel more comfortable with the obnoxious commute in bad weather. The reasoning for a new sedan is solid, though. I like the saving plan- this way we can get a really nice one if we really wanted it. But, I think DH is set on the SUV route. If I don't intercept, I may come home to a new one this week- that man can be quite impulsive. Fortunately, he "obeys" the budget and the SUV wasn't on the table until at least summer 2012. Maybe I'll take his other Camry- the Super Duper POS one (yes, he has 2 POS cars; let's not got there) until the summer and just call out during bad weather
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Ugh, what a craptastic day. I would have flipped my *hit!
If you aren't completely set on an SUV, I have a loaded Nissan Altima and love it. I've never wanted fir extra space, even with hauling all the baby gear. It has a 5-star safety rating (was our #1 requirement since we got it when I was pg) is very affordable and gets great gas mileage. It's also been great in the snow. We're sticking with it even with #2 on the way. I cannot imagine the extra gas costs in a truck with your commute.
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I have a 2010 Highlander SE and I love love love it. Mine had no recalls at all. Its been a great SUV. It drives smooth like a car, is roomy and still nice looking.
I test drove the pilot too and it was very boxy and truckish. I didnt like it at all.
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i have a 2009 nissan rogue. i do not recommend it and im so happy my lease is over in april. however, dh and i are set on a kia sorrento. its affordable and great on gas. we already test drove it and love it. i can't wait to go back and get it!
i test drove the pilot as well and agree with kendra. i didn't like how boxy it felt.
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We just test drove a bunch of SUV's because I wanted one but DH won out and got a prius. Here is what I thought:
CRV-Loved this car very smooth and handles nicely.
Mazda 9-Nice car but kind of felt like a van
Rav4-Hated it, drove like a truck was very loud.
Escape-Liked the way it drove, didn't really like the way it looked
Hyundai Santa Fe-Loved the car but I thought they were overpriced-I think they have a really good warranty though
My mom has an explorer that she loves and I like it too, they just redesigned them too!
HTH
I love the Pilot. It is one of my picks for when I get another car. Yet my heart is really set on a Subaru
Currently I drive an Explorer or Dodge Ran 1500 Pick Up (usually in the pick up). I prefer big cars though. Gas milage sucks (truck averages 14-15mpg) GRRR