well, the day has finally come. i'm on my way to go pick up our new ride. it is as hip as can be possible for a family car\wagon. we have managed to so far avoid the "soccer mom van". it's a 02 ford taurus wagon se, with a 3.0L V6 vulcan engine, anti-lock brakes, cd, the works. it's the only "new" car i've ever bought. more later....