My new toy!
With the arrival of the new baby, my SUV went to my wife and I inherited her Pontiac Grand Am. Did I mention that I hated her car? Actually I hate cars in general. I enjoy the look from above. After having a gas guzzling SUV for the past 7 years, moving to a car wasn't something that I looked forward to. So as an effort to sit up higher I traded in her car for something that I have been missing for 10 years. Back when I was 18 I owned a 1978 CJ5 Jeep. It was a loud and obnoxious rust bucket with huge tires, shiny wheels and a lot of black spray paint. Regardless of its condition, driving it around topless was sheer joy. A lound stereo and sunshine was all I needed. By far it was the most fun vehicle that I have ever owned.
Instead of buying a hooptie like the CJ5, instead I purchased a 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. Unlike the typical Wrangler the Unlimited is slightly larger (15" to be exact) which accounts for more leg room and additional cargo space. In my opinion, it makes an otherwise impractical vehicle somewhat practical. I don't anticipate my son riding in it very often, if ever, but if push comes to shove I'm comfortable there is enough room for him to be safe. I bought this wonderful machine fully loaded including the necessary hard top for Missouri winters. It's a beaut if I must say so myself.
Just after a hand wash
