So I went to lunch with mommy yesterday and she caved in out of nowhere: "Ya know, I was thinking about it, and you've given me absolutely no trouble. None. So you deserve a cool car."
With that, we were off to test drive a Matrix. And boy, did it suck.
What Toyota understates is the car is built off a Corolla. I'd say it's closer to a sporty-wannabe Corolla hatchback. So instead of being this really neat, youthful car, it's a cramped, slow piece of trash.
So instead, I'm getting the newer Camry SE (which can actually *fit* me) and I'll have a sunroof installed just to make it more fun. Should be good for staying in Texas for the next few years.
I looked at alternatives, such as a Mazda 6, but it got just a bit too expensive too fast. Bummer.