As of late last night, we are now the proud owners of a 2001 Ford Winstar--our new reliable vehicle! I didn't ever think that I'd be so excited over a van in my entire life. I'm so grateful, however, for the Grand Voyager (nicknamed 'Gilbert' because he looked like a giant grape on wheels) that was passed around my family for years. Since it went dead, we were able to look into another van.
I FOUND this! Ryan helped a little, (okay A LOT) and we eventually got this awesome new van. It's a Ford Winstar and it drives like a dream. It's got such fun stuff on it and it's so fun to be in. Here's what it has that we DIDN'T have before:
-heater that works!!
-AIR CONDITIONER that works!!
-back hatch stays open in its own!!
-the blinkers work (and there are these cool little arrows on my side mirrors that blink too--which Dawson just LOVES.)
-the windows are automatic, no PHYSICAL rolling up or down required!!
-THERE ARE TWO, count them, TWO sliding doors that open at....the touch of a button! I have a remote control for my van! How exciting is that?!
-I have a little mirror that allows me to see what's going on in the back!
AND.....
My most FAVORITE part about this is that I have a CD player AND a cassette player! I can play Erasure all day long while the kids can listen to a whole seperate tape! Ohhhhh, I'm in heaven.
It's got under 81K miles on it and it's just awesome. No transmission issues, no brake line leaks, no noisy struts, no leaking transmission, no broken tail light, no dented bumper, no more standing under the back hatch hoping that it doesn't come slamming down on your head (which hurts, by the way), and best of all, it runs when it is supposed to!
I'm so THANKFUL for my uncle for giving us Gilbert a few years ago. I appreciate the love and thoughtfulness of that gesture. I appreciate all the work that my parents put into it. I'm so grateful for their help.
I love my new van! It's awesome! Ryan has officially and permantantly become a passenger, not the driver!
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HURRAY!! Didn't I tell you it was great? I get a ride, right? :)
that is one sexy van. Crap, didn't I already post?
oh, so nice! We got one right before Tucker was born, and boy is it nice. Jeff is still the driver sadly in ours though...he is the biggest pain is he is the passenger - it just isn't worth the hassle. Enjoy!
Sweet ride!!! I love the new set of wheels. Lucky girl! I look at the same features of the car as you do (cup holders, radio, etc.). My hubby looks at horse power, rims, color, and storage capacity. It's funny how different the genders are. CONGRATS!!!
What a great thing for your little family. I was worried when I heard the old van died and wondered how you would get around. Glad to see a blessing came when you had a need. Great van!
So exciting! :) Do you just love it?
Love your new van!!! I have to tell you my cousin has a 1995 winstar and LOVES it. It still runs like a dream;-)
Sweet VAN! I am so happy for you guys! If anyone deserves a van it would be you!
Yea!! Now my grandbabies will be riding in style! ...oh yea, you guys too.
In China, as you get in a taxi, a recording comes on in "english" that greets you saying, "Hello Passenge." Ryanna looks like one happy passenge in her new van!! :)
(As you leave that taxi, the same recorded voice reminds you to, "Don't forget anything you take." O-kay!)
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