However for the every day driver, I know I want something more practical.

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But really what you're describing is something a little more, you know, I hate to use the word mundane, but everyday illnesses that become deadly.

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You only spend a small portion of your life in your car (although I know it seems like more) so why not splurge on something for the house instead, like a good wide-screen TV and a recliner with a fridge in the arm?

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