Proud Owner of a Depreciating Asset

After months and months of searching, we have finally upgraded our vehicle. Unfortunately, my understanding of basic economics has tempered my joy somewhat in that I fully recognize this new addition to the garage as the expense that it is. However- I am so grateful to have something a little bit bigger, totally within our budget, and newly detailed. I'm really happy with the purchase. Bruce looks slightly exasperated because he is still driving the car we went on our first date in.

Bruce and I walk a fine line on major purchases- we like nice things, but we also know that with 2 kids, something terrible will eventually happen to everything we own, so it is important to not spend TOO much. The Sequoia meets all of our needs (well, except one. It has a cloth interior. I haven't owned a car with a cloth interior in this century. I'm not a snob, I just think leather cleans up so much easier.) and was priced right.

Now I have to sell the 4-runner. I think I will run the following ad:

2000 Toyota 4-runner limited. 160K miles- 90% of which were accrued within the county limits on surface streets. Vehicle can find own way to local schools, Targets, and Taco Amigo. Interior smells of dog, goldfish crackers, dirty diapers, and diet coke. Dog hair in cargo area is permanent. Good tires, bad brakes. Radio backlight does not turn on, windshield wiper alert light does not turn off. First $100 takes.