This has been a year for driving lots of vehicles!! I was counting with my daughter and we counted 9. Nine!! That is crazy!
I didn’t own them all . . I’m not that crazy! There were rentals and loaners from dealerships while my engine was worked on. Today I drove a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. My new van is in getting its protective coating on (p.s. My kids are slobs!!).
I will say the Pacifica is a very nice van! It drives nice and has some fun extras! I felt like an idiot in it today though. I pulled up to the gas pump. I knew I had the right side of the van – I love the little arrows on the dashboard for that! But, I could not figure out how to get the gas door open!! I looked for a button or a lever. I couldn’t find one.
I stepped out of the van and stuck my head in to look . . maybe it as close to under the seat? No. I looked back at the gas door, maybe they went old school and just had a lip to grab and pull open? No.
Finally I gave up and sat back in the van. I pulled out my phone and asked google how to open the gas door. Turns out, you just push on the door and it pops open. No buttons. No levers. *sigh* I hope I gave the gas station attendant a good laugh if they were watching!
Despite the gas situation, tonight I am thankful for getting to drive another new, fun vehicle today! My van will be back tomorrow and I can’t wait! Although . . I will miss the heated seats of this Pacifica! I am extra thankful for the opportunity this year to drive so many different vehicles! I think I’d possibly have too much fun if I owned a dealership!!!
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