3.6 Pentastar?

It's because I have a WIFE. She wants something newer, with P/S, A/C and power "stuff". She kinda wants to maybe do a little traveling...maybe see the mountains....beach....that kinda thing. The 04 Escape we have has been a fantastic car, but it's gettin some age and mileage on it now.

All THAT, plus, I'm not gettin any younger. I don't have any "heavy" help. Kitty is all I have and while she's a great helper, there are just some things she doesn't have the strength for. My local friends all have lives and other interests....or just plain aren't interested, so there's "THAT" limitation.

But you're right....and I have mentioned that we could do something older. And I know she would like it.....but I know she wants something new "more".
I get it. Happy wife, happy life. My wife wanted a small suv for carrying groceries, & one that had some creature comforts like heated seats, for instance. She wanted electric seats so she can raise the seat up for better view over the hood, and rear camera for backing up. I steered her to a jeep, which fortunately fit her best, anyway.