In a few months I need to seriously start considering my next car purchase as my current lease will be expiring at that time.  I usually don’t plan too far ahead when it comes to buying a car, however, I’ve got a laundry list of things I need and an equally long list of features I want so I’m turning to you, my loyal readers, to help choose my next car.

As a Chief Mom Officer, building and maintaining my brand is key so I need a car that is on-brand.  So tell me, what car just screams “Chief Mom Officer” to you.

I’m not sure if the perfect CMO-mobile exists but I’m hoping I can find something that comes close.

Must-haves:

• Great gas mileage.


• Backseat fit for a booster/car seat. 
  
  


• Lots of trunk space for picking up those great Freecycling finds as well as gear for soccer and other preschooler activities.


• Gadget friendly: should be mp3-player ready for my business & marketing audiobooks.  And I should not have to choose between charging my iPod or charging my BlackBerry.


• Functional console so I can keep my coffee handy and find a pen easily plus spare change for the parking meters.


• High safety rating.


• Moderately priced.

Big Fat No-Nos:

• Gas guzzlers


• Mini-vans

Icing on the cake:

• Hybrid.


• Sunroof.


• Keyless entry.


• Satellite Radio.


• Camping-friendly.


• Remote-start.


• Leather package included.


• Modern and forward-thinking (just like a CMO!).


• Power everything.


• Wagon or Crossover.

Can’t wait to hear your ideas!  I will vlog all of my test driving experiences.