How Do You Roll?

This article had me chuckling. I have to admit, I am spoiled! Rich has completely ruined me. A few short years ago I was content with driving long stretches in a moderate vehicle. I didn't care if it had all the bells and whistles. As the years have gone by, our taste in vehicles has become more and more refined.

In the Beginning

When I first drove the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited with the 5.9 liter engine, I fell in love. Some of you may be thinking, uh, who cares? And I get it. I was like that once too. Until I experienced it's supple leather seats that I could sit cross-legged in for eight hours if I chose to. We have fond memories of tearing up the terrain, too.

Mud...must drive through the mud.

But not to worry! We made sure we cleaned the old boy off!

The 5.9 (as Rich and I affectionately refer to it as) was the best road trip vehicle, ever. And we still wonder why Jeep had to try and improve on perfection. But the day finally came when we had to say goodbye to him (yes, the Jeep was a boy).

The Brief Interlude

So, we bought the 2007 Jeep Overland. This baby was loaded. Alas, the ownership was to be brief. Although it had terrific off-road capabilities she was not to remain ours. Yep, it was a "she". She rattled and squeaked. She made weird noises that no new car buyer should have to put up with.

She was a pretty Jeep, though.

Excess at its Best!

Enter the "Mac-daddy" of Jeeps. The 2007 SRT8 in Red Rock Red. There isn't an option that is not part of this baby. And I had the fortune of working the deal. We were glad we got him (oh, do you think it could possibly be a girl?). He got to stretch his legs on the open road just one week later.

And of course we had to use the Red Rocks of Sedona Arizona as a back drop for this picture.

I admit, reluctantly that the SRT8 is not made for off-road adventures. But be warned! It is not for the faint of heart either, even with it's rain sensing wipers and indifferent female voice turn-by-turn navigation system.

Car buying is a sticky business, gas prices aside. My only piece of advice is, Buy what you like. Get out on the open road and enjoy life. After all, you can't take it with you!