In the midst of buying the car that has since shuttled me around New England for the last couple of years, I went back and forth about what it was that I wanted and needed. I couldn't pull the trigger on a truck: Not nice to my friends. I test drove and salivated over a Dodge Raider (the same as a 2 door Montero), but knew that if I ever wanted to make it to the Kancamagus, I'd have to put in a very pretty penny. The teenager in me imagined taking the top off of an old 4Runner, but those dreams died when I realized I'd have nowhere to put it once it was off. The car that really drove me bonkers was the Toyota Tercel SR5, a car that can still often be seen around town, only noticed if you're actually looking for it. Yes, they're sort of ugly, but there's something about those boxy 4WD wagons (AMC Eagle, Subaru Outback) that just strike a chord. Call me weird...I didn't end buying the Tercel (but always still looking...) and went with a 1999 Subaru Impreza Sport instead. I don't regret that choice for a second - that car has been one of the best purchases of my young life - but after passing a Tercel this weekend parked on a lonely country road, I couldn't resist getting out and drooling. Probably not a car that most of you feel the same way about, which is very, very understandable, but we all have our Wish List, right?Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend.MP3: Erroll Garner - She's Funny That Way