Journey to a Dodge Dealership.....

So I got to drive around a Dodge Journey today and at first glance, I didn't really feel a need to drive one. I was a bit excited because this was the R/T version and I'm a bit of a fan of Dodge cars at times. The big problem that I always felt about driving one is once the adrenaline died down from all the fun, I would think, "I would never buy one. It's too impractical." However, I think I may have found the cure.

I felt that the car or SUV whatevers was pretty responsive. When I stepped on the gas, it really went somewhere. I would turn the wheel and it pulled me in whatever direction I wanted it to go. It felt like (if I were a parent) could drive my kids to school and go straight to a race track in the same vehicle. This thing as 3 rows of seats, leather, great sounds and the most surprising; good fuel economy...good for a dodge anyway. I got around 22 mpg, which is about the same as my Taurus and this has a 3.5L V6 that really feels great. I just had this feeling that the car wanted me to step on the gas. In this, I wanted to keep going faster....maybe because I was driving in traffic, haha~

I hate to say, I would really want to buy one.

Ride that....Taurus?

I must first say that my present car is unfortunately a Ford Taurus.... It's a 1994 with the 3.oL V6. It's not a horrible car, I've driven worse; like the Escort for example. However the only real reason I drive this car because it cost me only $500, and it still works. In a way, it was a great deal; (I didn't spend thousands to fix it).

Now, with the current Taurus, the feeling I have is not the same. I might say I would pick that above most every car available on the market. If I were walking down the rows of National-Rent-A-Car and came across the new Taurus, I would pick that in a heartbeat.

And Why? I must say that Ford really stepped up their game. I think the car looks great, and handles great. I had the chance to drive a brand new one (straight from the pier) and decided to open her up a bit. It was fun. This model was the Limited model and it had comfortable leather seats, a backup camera (which is rare in Hawaii), a 6 speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, and a great sounding audio system; just to name a few of the great things.

The one thing I remember the most above all that is how great the suspension felt when taking a turn. I wasn't very shy to take corners a bit quick, but the suspension really held up and worked well with the transmission. Even though I had it in full auto, the computer seemed to know that I was driving a bit harsh and didn't up-shift as I let go of the gas. It kept a low gear and I could take the corner very smoothly.

I really liked it a lot. I must say the only real down side to this car...the 3.5L V6 felt a bit week. Fortunately, if you're willing to dish out the money, there is a twin-turbo SHO version!!!~