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I've ranted plenty about my various family members here - I understand, really I do! There are times I reserve for me - and won't let my mother intrude. Happy occasions, when I want to savor something. Sometimes I have to be really defensive about not letting her intrude.
Congrats on the car - I have a 2011 Sportwagen and love it! I'm early-mid 30's, and don't think it's an old person's car *at all* (and so what if it is, I LOVE it). Great on fuel, comfortable, fun, hauls bikes well. What's not to love?
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