We've been driving our wonderful Ford Econoline van for more than 7 years now. We knew the time was getting near that we would have to say goodbye. As exciting as it is to get something new (or used), it was a sad farewell. We drove the van off the lot back in December 2001.
Coincidentally, it was the same day I found out I was pregnant with Anna. Shayne pointed out that both Anna and Bethany rode home from the hospital in the van. They've never known anything else. It has 111K+ miles on it now, and has taken us on many family trips, not to mention the amount of time we spent in it just getting around town.
Shayne drove it to work last Friday so I could take his truck to get the oil changed. It is very ironic that the problems arose with him behind the wheel. (He thinks I sabotaged it.) We took it in for a 'diagnosis'. The first problem they found had something to do with intake valves and spacers - something to do with $900+! Holy cow! That didn't even include all the other items that needed to be fixed. Fortunately, we had been discussing some 'vehicular' changes, so we were ready to go ahead and look at some of the used vehicles on the lot.
We wanted something that had enough power to easily pull the camper. I also wanted something that was slightly more compact, but could still accomodate our family (& sometimes friends) comfortably. We've always had terrific service at Jordan Ford, so we knew we at least wanted to start our shopping there. We knew what we wanted and they had a few choices on the lot. They not only gave us a good price on the Expedition, but also offered a whole lot more than we were expecting on the van. The deal was too good to pass up.
Shayne drove it to work last Friday so I could take his truck to get the oil changed. It is very ironic that the problems arose with him behind the wheel. (He thinks I sabotaged it.) We took it in for a 'diagnosis'. The first problem they found had something to do with intake valves and spacers - something to do with $900+! Holy cow! That didn't even include all the other items that needed to be fixed. Fortunately, we had been discussing some 'vehicular' changes, so we were ready to go ahead and look at some of the used vehicles on the lot.
We wanted something that had enough power to easily pull the camper. I also wanted something that was slightly more compact, but could still accomodate our family (& sometimes friends) comfortably. We've always had terrific service at Jordan Ford, so we knew we at least wanted to start our shopping there. We knew what we wanted and they had a few choices on the lot. They not only gave us a good price on the Expedition, but also offered a whole lot more than we were expecting on the van. The deal was too good to pass up.
4 comments:
I had the same bittersweet feelings about getting rid of Old Black -- my first car, bought and paid for entirely by me, so many memories and experiences wrapped up in it. But just think of all the memories you'll get to make in your Expedition now! :)
Blue on blue - song.
How many "blue" songs can you think of? :-)
how exciting! i remember our sea world trip in that van with anysa so small!
Family vans do have great memories that follow them. We had a GM Goodtimes van growing up. We had many a good time in it. :-) Hope you are enjoying the new ride.
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