She served me well for as long as I can remember, so it’s not easy to let her go. How could I? She drove me to every field hockey practice in high school, got me to classes on time when I thought I was going to be late, drove me to my graduation in senior year. We went to college together, went on my first road trip with my college roommates who are now the godparents to my children. Got me to the hospital to deliver my children. My Beetle is one of the only things that could get my kids to sleep when we couldn’t. She has become a part of my family, but it is time to get an upgrade. Hopefully, she will find a new loving home to drive her around and take care of her.

As for us, we decided to get the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, and while it is definitely my Volkswagen Beetle, it is a much better choice for my family. There is a plenty of space for my whole family to fit comfortably along with lots of cargo space for all of the luggage and kids things we will undoubtedly need for our next family trip.

Naturally, the kids were skeptical at first. This was not their car. This is not what they had grown up with, so they were a bit hesitant to accept change. As soon as they got in the car, however, it seems that their tune had changed. They loved having all that room, there was even a third row of seating which is apparently a luxury when you are  6, 3 and 2 years old. They loved they can listen to all of their favorite music and have a bit more control over the temperature, with our help of course! And the “SHE’S TOUCHING ME!!!!” fight among siblings is no longer an issue.

While the 2018 VW Atlas isn’t out Beetle filled with memories, now we have the opportunity to make brand new memories with this vehicle. Hopefully, my kids have fond memories of the Atlas as I did of the Beetle! It’s shaping up to be a beautiful new beginning!