Unfortunately, in this austere fiscal climate, I had to get rid of my minivan.

However, in its place, I got me a new ride: a 1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX Wagon!

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Here are some other views of my new ride. Again, click any one for a humongous picture of it:







 

I picked it up a few weeks ago in Miami. It's a GLX, which means it's got all the options that VW offered in 1997--except for an automatic transmission. It's got a 5-speed. Cool. Precisely what I was looking for.

It gets better mileage than the minivan. It isn't perfect, but it's mechanically sound, and has ice-cold air. I'll have fun fixing it up.