1. The "Acceptance of Need" Stage
You finally admit to yourself, out loud, "Oh, yeah...I need a new car."
2. The "Ogling" Stage
You can't leave the house without checking out every car on the road. New car dreams are starting to overwhelm you.
3. The "Hey, You Like This Car?" Stage
Regardless if you know the driver well or not, you ask every single car-driving individual you come in contact with, "Hey, man, you like driving this car?"
4. The "Weekending at the Dealership" Stage
You actually made it to the dealership! You're there, and you plan to go every weekend until magic happens.
5. The "Test Driving Out of Your Price Range" Stage
"Wait, I can test drive this?" Because let's be real: When are you EVER gonna have the chance to drive a car like this again?
6. The "Four-Wheel Lovefest" Stage
This car gives you butterflies. The moment you laid eyes on it, you knew you had to have it.
7. The "Please Approve Me for This Loan" Stage
"Come on, please?! Look how adorable I am? I belong in that car!!"
8. The "Holy Smokes, I'm Signing a Contract and Will Actually Own Something" Stage
"Does this mean I'm an adult now?!"
9. The "I Can't Breathe, My Bank Account Is Empty" Stage
All the monies ➣ No more monies
10. The "Anxious About Anyone or Anything Touching This Car" Stage
"IS THAT A SCRATCH! EVERYONE OUT!" (You're pretty much a scaredy-cat behind the wheel.)
11. The "Laying Down the Rules" Stage
"No eating, smoking, dirty shoes, hairy animals, melting candy, glitter anything in the car ever. This car will stay clean."
12. The "Learning All the Buttons" Stage
"Wait, how do I pop the trunk? Is the gas tank on the driver's side or passenger side?"
13. The "Parking So Far Away From Everything, I'll Walk for Miles" Stage
This car is a beauty and shall sit alone so others can admire its awesomeness.
14. The "Joy Riding Full of Pride" Stage
You look good in this car.
15. And: The "No More Rules, It's My Car, and I Don't Care" Stage
You've settled in and found your comfort level.
