He may have found a car for us. Which, I guess, is good news. Only? It's JUST LIKE the old one and the old one was FUGLY! I have been so excited all day because I knew he had gotten one, but we didn't know anything about it. Busy Dad just called and said, "Well, it's white and it's just like the other one." As in this thing is all white. No trim, no nothing. So was the squished one, we called it the "Bread Wagon".
Apparently, older people (no offense itended if you are, too) are partial to all-white cars since this is the second all-white van my mother's friend has found for us. At one point, my mother, my father and my MIL each had all white cars. If everyone was parked at our house, it looked like a government car fleet lot. Only, I'll bet government cars have at least some trim on them. It's not like I want a pink and purple one or anything, but how about some variety here?
I am being such a baby, but I don't want another ugly all-white van. It's kind of stripped down, too, so I'm being a baby about that as well. I know we told him we couldn't spend a whole lot on a vehicle and this could be the deal of the century, but I DON"T WANT ANOTHER UGLY VAN! Now, will someone please hand me my pacifier?
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I would whine too.lol
I thought we were being boring with grey. But at least ours has some trim (black).
And you need a little bling with it. An award winning stereo with 64 subwoofers would be a nice start. And one of those neon license plate holders.
Maybe you could put some flashing lights on it and it could help you through traffic.
Detailing baby, detailing! A racing stripe, some fender flames and that will be one road ready mean machine!
You know you can buy the decals that they used on Herbie. Now, I know the van isn't a bug, but hey, the kids would probably like it.
If all else fails, I'll send you some big fuzzy dice to hang from the rear view mirror!
Hey- I'm really really old and if I never drive a van again in this lifetime it will be too soon. And if my car was white I'd probably have to do some creative spray painting. How about this? Buy about 2000 little rubber lizard toys and superglue them all over...
Well- good luck with the car thing.
Our last vehicle was a white van, accented with rust. I was thrilled and delighted when our "new" van turned out to be teal green. Green is my favourite colour! With LEATHER seats! In our price range! (Which range made the first used car dealer we talk to laugh out loud, I kid you not...). I'd have been sorely disappointed if I'd been stuck with a second white van. Call me petty, but there you have it.
I am ashamed to admit this, and I swear I'm telling the truth - my mom had a white van. She knew I was looking to trade in the hunk-o-crap we had, and she called to tell me that she found me a great deal on another van. It was white. All white. I hated it.
My mom LOVES white cars. Will not have anything else. My husband's only stipulation when we got our van was that it NOT be white. He has the same thoughts on it looking like a GOV.
Would that pacifier for you be in the form of MasterCard or Visa? With an unlimited spending amount, of course.
I had five white cars in a row, so I decided I needed a change. So, I got black.
It sucks, it's hotter than hell and always looks dirty. At least your white car will be cool and clean looking :)
Have you thought about bumper stickers and decals in the rear window. The ribbons for soldiers, etc. Also, can buy a cd player. In fact I have one I can sell you. You also won't have to forget your not driving a white van anymore when trying to locate the van at the mall.
It's funny that you wrote fugly. MY husband being english wants a pick up truck and those big four wheel trucks. He thinks its cool. I;m like, wouldnt you rather get a Bentley?
You know, I really love that you used the word "fugly." It is a such a family-friendly, crafty way to use the F-word without actually saying it.
Fugly wagon.
**big smile**
I think a bumper sticker is in order.
all-white van = ice cream truck
Can you get it to play Margaritaville? 'Cause THAT would be cool . . .
Time to get ahold of Xibit. I can just hear BusyMom now... "Thanks MTV for pimping my ride!"
Well, they say that white is the safest color car to own because it is the easiest for other drivers to see. Thought you might like some silver lining.