Traded in my '02 Dodge Dakota last night for an '04 Honda Civic LX.

I must say that the sales staff at the Honda dealer weren't nearly as slimy as many dealers I've worked with in the past.  They got me the payment I wanted and didn't pressure me too much.

The car itself looks very sharp.  I got the shiny blue color b/c my wife says “it's pretty”.  It handles very well, doesn't have alot of oomph because it's a v4, but the cabin is roomy and surprisingly quiet for an “economy“ car.  The dealer gives cheap oil changes and free car washes to buyers (which rocks b/c I live almost across the street from them.)  My thought is that with my wife being from Sweden and never driving before that this compact car is simple enough in design and handles nice enough that it'd be a good car for her to learn to drive on.  Eventually I plan on making this her primary car and then getting myself another truck!

So yeah, I'm pretty happy, kept my car payment the same, double the gas mileage, and doubled the time between oil changes.  My truck was only a two seater, and since I have a baby on the way that just wasn't going to work anymore anyway.  It was time for a change!