Thursday, June 20, 2013

​ T​oys of My Big Boy (Part 1)

T​​his is 3-part series on Ravi's 'toys'.

April 2, 2013 we got our new MPV, Volkswagen Sharan.

We replaced the Toyota Estima van which was leaking, more like draining, engine oil ​​every 2 months.  My husband never liked the Estima - he found it too big "like driving a bus"​ ​ and the ride was too bumpy for him.  So when we found out about the engine oil issue, he jumped at the chance t​​o get a better car.​ 

It was initially a toss up between Mazda 8 and the Sharan, both 7-seater MPVs but the latter has more bells and whistles.  But my husband was so gung ho about getting the Sharan (even if it costs 30% freaking more!) so to maintan the peace and quiet, I gave in, reluctantly I may add.

Anyway, we've been enjoying the Sharan.  It was a bit of an adjustment space-wise but the ride was so much smoother, more like a sedan than a van.  Plus, the midnight blue color and the interior/exterior looks really nice.

We had a good run with this 2008 Toyota Estima.
Ravi's new baby, the Sharan.
Photo credit from Volkswagen site.

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