Hey there Chris , what are you up to ?   I'm just poring over some brochures about various car models .   Oh , so you're thinking about buying a new car ?   Yeah , it looks that way . My wife has been bugging me about it . I thought we could probably survive without one , but with a baby on the way , maybe it is time to get a car .   So this would be your first automobile ?   That's right . For quite a few years , I rode a bicycle to work . Then I got a motorbike .   Yeah , I think I can understand your wife's position . Asking her to ride on a motorcycle when she's pregnant is a tall order .   Oh ... I don't let her ride with me . It's just too dangerous . She takes the bus to work , but it is sometimes difficult to get a seat and it's crowded and hot .   So it's time to buy your very first car ! Wow , that's exciting !   Yes , but it's also a pretty big financial responsibility .   Yeah . I still remember my first car . It was an old clunker that my dad gave me when I turned 17 . I drove it around for a couple of years until I scraped together enough money to buy a better secondhand car .   I'm having a hard time deciding which model is best for us .   Yeah , it is a tough call . Each one has its pros and cons . Are you looking for a sedan ?   Yes , I'd like a Jeep , but my wife says we have to get a comfortable sedan for long drives home to see her relatives .   I'd advise you to listen to your wife . She will be sitting in the back taking care of the kids so whatever she prefers is probably the best choice . 