How A Mans Car Affects His Ego

“Trucks Must Be Big and…Have Pulling Power ” “Whoaaa! Rein it in there big boy!” How many times have you heard or used that same phrase? I’m not a Trucker, but I am Trucker’s Wife. And I can not count the number of times I’ve heard Jeff use this expression on the road and at home. He and I recently decided (a few months ago now) it was time to upgrade our personal vehicle. A “personal” vehicle for me, here…at home. It turned out to be a “Truck”. Now if my husband were writing this article he would give you details, such as; It is a GMC Sierra-Crew Cab-Four by Four with a V8 engine and probably give you the hours on the odometer reading. Me? Well, all I can say is “this is no Girlie truck”. Having been quite content with my little four by four jeep, I thought we would at least consider something I could drive. After all, I did go from a Ford Escort to a 4×4 jeep a few years ago. And I must admit, I love 4x4ing as well as the next woman, but only in something I can manage (and get in and out of with ease). Jeff is an Over-The-Road driver. I have, on occasion, taken trips with him and will be the first to tell you, “Big trucks make me nervous.” Even as a passenger. Something about being so far off the ground. All other vehicles appearing small in proportion to an eighteen wheeler. And there is just something about riding across mountains that are 12000 ft or more ABOVE the ground and no guard rails that put butterflies in my stomach just thinking about them. Jeff loves that truck and he loves driving. I could give you a list of incidents (and stories) I’ve seen having rode with him. Enough to tell him that he had totally lost his mind when he suggested I “could drive eighteen wheelers for a living if I wanted. We could drive as a team”. Yea, right! I barely manage to shove the wheel barrel around during planting season without hitting the corner of the house with it! Having a dependable, reliable vehicle while your husband is on the road is a necessity. Our old jeep started missing and was running a little rough. We began to worry about having problems with it. What would I do if it broke down? We live in the Mesa’s of New Mexico and getting stranded with the possibility of being in an area where the cell phone would NOT work had us both on edge. If you’re thinking “Mechanic Shops”? Give me a break. Jeff is always on the road and (I speak from experience), when a mechanic sees a woman walk into their Category:Home › Autos • Will the trend toward economy-size car models lead Americans back to buying smaller-sized cars? — part 2 • You should never use after-market auto parts when maintaining or fixing your car • Should a new car be rust-proofed? • Will the trend toward economy-size car models lead Americans back to buying smaller-sized cars? — part 1 • Five safest cars in North America • How to ensure your teen drives safely after getting a license • Pros and cons of using an hydrogen generator for your car • DIY automotive maintenance: How to change the oil