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As the consequent powerhouse of information and multitasking, therefore, it is bound to be incredibly annoying if you can't find a car that is able to keep up with you. All too many of the seemingly practical cars out there forget to add storage or other assumed obvious additions, whilst others look great in theory but drive somewhat like a tank. I also find that what looks like a great and practical car will be incredibly annoying and irritating as soon as you get it home to actually use it in the real world.

In situations like this I always advise people to try a car like a Dodge Journey. It may not be the sexiest car on the market Eddie Robinson Indians Jersey , but it is one of the few that actually knows the sort of things you and your family will need. Also, they are cheap, which we all know is a really important factor when you are considering family finances - and with all the costs a kid puts on your wallet, any savings are always going to be welcome. They are even cheaper, of course Bob Feller Indians Jersey , if you buy from a used Dodge dealer rather than new - the kids are just going to make a mess of it anyway so buying new doesn't really make any sense when you think about it!

I always recommend the Journey for a number of things. The flexibility of the seats is probably the biggest pull, as being able to rotate the seats and set up a little table is perfect for keeping the passengers entertained, rather than sat in restrictive and rather boring rows. This also makes room for the dog; although there is plentiful boot space if you would rather the canine friends went back there. The little features like the drinks cooler also make a difference, as life's little luxuries can really help to take the pressure off on a long drive.

Of course, you don't want to just take my word for it. What you really need to do is have a look around one at a local dealership Larry Doby Indians Jersey , and see how it drives. Don't just test drive it yourself - ask the dealer to let you put the kids in the back so that you can feel if there is any drag that you wouldn't have otherwise noticed!