[craigsm78]

Hey,

I own a 2000 LS V8, and except for the price of gas, love the car. Although I did have the leaky spark plug seal problem (which wouldn't have been a problem if whoever replaced the valve cover gasket did it right the first time), and various other strange issues (door check broke, 3 window regulators so far, sunroof quit working for a day, AC quit working for a week), I feel she is still reliable and could go for another 125,000 miles (have 115,000 now).

My wife and I just found out that we're having a baby. Her immediate words were "We need a family vehicle", which I went "The f*** we do". She wants to get an SUV because you can haul more stuff. I'm going "the baby don't need that much stuff, plus talk with other parents about pulling kids in and out of SUVs. It ain't fun.". I know I can't haul as much stuff as SUVs, although I'm currently hauling 3 rolls of insulation, 2 raccoon traps, and a set of golf clubs with the passenger seat still empty, but I'm arguing that my LS is alot safer than any SUV on the road because:

1) less possible to roll over
2) higher front and side impact ratings
3) out brake, out accelerate, and stable turning than SUVs
4) I've got those anchors that I haven't used yet.
5) My car is paid off. New SUV requires new car payment. (I know, not a safer point, but a new car payment money can be easily spent elsewhere)

Are there any other parent's here to argue an LS over an SUV, of, if you can, talk me into an SUV. I know I would hate it, but if an SUV is overall more valuable than my LS, I am willing to swap.

She has a Honda Accord, and apparently not interested in parting with it either.

Thanks,
Craig