False.

Not the ugliest:

Got pulled over for Unnecessary Display of Power.........

Better Question: Does any fucking crossover need a fucking teaser?

Better solution:

Same goes for older cars.

You’d also use 2x as much fuel in the process.

Have you met the general public?

200hp with a narrow powerband and no torque aren’t fun.

It could easily be setup properly to counter lag.

Rear mount turbo, weight is distributed evenly, problem solved.

Anecdote to your anecdote:

The Freestyle also cost thousands more, I would expect better quality.

Slow learners?

Facts aren’t perception, but perception is what sells the car. Create the perception and the cars will sell themselves.

She’s right.

Buy a Traverse/Acadia.

Never heard of the husband saying you have too many cars. Sounds like it’s time for a new husband.

Downshifting a trans on hills won’t hurt it, many modern vehicles will downshift automatically on hills to maintain speed.

All cars break, regardless of age/miles.