VaCollector
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My DW's recent actions have presented me with the task of choosing which car to keep and drive...and I find myself going back and forth with my choice...so I thought that I'd get some input from those on the board.
Background ~ my DW changed employers and found that she would need a car as she no longer had the company vehicle provided....fast forward thru the process of buying to the 2010 Honda CR-V that she drove for 6 months until coming home recently with her new ride (BMW X5...woohoo....good for HER!).
My normal "ride" is my trusty 2004 Toyota Sienna....66,000 miles with no current problems save a small scrape from a garage support post that "jumped out and got me" while I wasn't looking
The CR-V has 10,000 miles and a few things that my van does not ~ sunroof, heated seats, MP3 connection, satellite radio to name a few....along with free oil changes, inspections and car washes for the life of the dealership or the vehicle (which ever comes 1st!).
I thought that I might put the decision in the hands of fate as I currently have them both listed on Craigslist and have pretty much decided that I will drive which ever one does not sell....but I've had little activity with only a couple of inquiries on the Sienna (that have NOT gotten anyone here to look) and nothing on the CR-V. I assume that is due to the lower price of the van...
My pricing homework included Kelly's Blue Book valuations as well as a couple of visits to CARMAX where I now have their "offer to buy" in hand for each vehicle.
I would be satisfied driving either vehicle but as I don't like change, it may take me a little while to adjust to the Honda.....
Your thoughts? Am I overlooking anything?
Thanks!!
Background ~ my DW changed employers and found that she would need a car as she no longer had the company vehicle provided....fast forward thru the process of buying to the 2010 Honda CR-V that she drove for 6 months until coming home recently with her new ride (BMW X5...woohoo....good for HER!).
My normal "ride" is my trusty 2004 Toyota Sienna....66,000 miles with no current problems save a small scrape from a garage support post that "jumped out and got me" while I wasn't looking
The CR-V has 10,000 miles and a few things that my van does not ~ sunroof, heated seats, MP3 connection, satellite radio to name a few....along with free oil changes, inspections and car washes for the life of the dealership or the vehicle (which ever comes 1st!).
I thought that I might put the decision in the hands of fate as I currently have them both listed on Craigslist and have pretty much decided that I will drive which ever one does not sell....but I've had little activity with only a couple of inquiries on the Sienna (that have NOT gotten anyone here to look) and nothing on the CR-V. I assume that is due to the lower price of the van...
My pricing homework included Kelly's Blue Book valuations as well as a couple of visits to CARMAX where I now have their "offer to buy" in hand for each vehicle.
I would be satisfied driving either vehicle but as I don't like change, it may take me a little while to adjust to the Honda.....
Your thoughts? Am I overlooking anything?
Thanks!!