Convertibles Usually available as two-door passenger cars and SUVs, these commonly have a fabric top that folds down, but some sporty versions offer a removable or retractable hardtop.
Advantages | Disadvantages |
Sporty Appearance | Interior noise is often high, even with top up |
Good resale value | Often no rear seats |
Open-air driving in warm, dry weather | More expensive & more vulnerable to robbery |
Are you like the convertible?
- Christian walk is smooth and great, as long as the climate around you is great as well. James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
- Is your resale value high? Do you buy-in to the latest & greatest ideas in religion? John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
- Is your interior noise high? Do you often find yourself confused by life when the climate is not great around you? 1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not a God of disorder but of peace.
- No rear seats? Do you have little or no room to talk to others about your relationship with Christ? Galatians 6:2 Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
- Vulnerable to robbery? Is it easy for Satan to steal your joy and peace that God has given you? John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
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Coupes These two-door models often are the sportier incarnation of a four-door "family" sedan.Advantages | Disadvantages |
Sporty Appearance | Rear seats often cramped |
Better Handling | Low roof = low head room in rear |
More room than convertible (usually) | Wide doors difficult to open all the way |
Are you like the coupe?
- Do you handle yourself pretty well in tough life situations? Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
- Do you have a bit more room in your life to discuss your Christian walk. Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.
- Wide doors? Is it hard for you to open your heart to all God has for you? Psalms 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
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Hatchbacks These small or medium-sized cars have a trunk lid that's all one piece with the back window.
Advantages | Disadvantages |
Practical & versatile | Low roof = low head room in rear |
Lots of cargo space | High noise levels |
Usually cheaper than cars w/trunk | Cargo area visible to robbers |
Are you like the Hatchback?
- Are you versatile? Can you adapt to life’s changing situations? Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.
- Do you have lots of cargo space to carry life’s loads or other’s loads? 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
- Is your interior noise high? Do you often find yourself confused by life when the climate is not great around you? 1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not a God of disorder but of peace.
- Vulnerable to robbery? Is it easy for Satan to steal your joy and peace that God has given? John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
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Large sedans These are usually long and wide, with powerful engines and fully equipped interiors. They're a good choice as a family sedan.
Advantages | Disadvantages |
Roomy & plush | Handling is not very agile |
Long wheelbase provides smooth ride | Fuel economy is mediocre to poor |
Weight provides safety advantages in wreck | More difficult to park |
Are you like the Sedan?
- Does your life have plenty of room for God and others? 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
- Does your “base” provide a smooth ride through life, even in bumpy situations? 1 Timothy 6:18-19 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
- Are you “weighted” in biblical truths to assist you in the fender benders of life? Matthew 7:24-25 "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.
- Is your fuel economy poor? Do you quickly run out of the blessings of Sunday during the week? Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
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Pickup trucks These vehicles are primarily meant to haul cargo, not people, so it's not surprising that most do not provide a carlike ride or good fuel economy. Newer crew-cab versions with four full-sized doors and two rows of regular-sized seats are addressing the people part of the equation, however. Pickups are sold in far more variations than sedans--with many engine choices, diverse bed lengths, and often several cab and door configurations. Advantages | Disadvantages |
Able to carry bulky & heavy loads | Cargo in bed is general unsecured |
Good for towing | Sluggish handling & uncomfortable ride |
Extended-cab offers extra seating & cargo | Poor fuel economy |
Are you like a truck?
- Do you have plenty of room for the burdens of others, yet their burdens end up burdening you so that you become sluggish and uncomfortable? 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
- Is your fuel economy poor? Do you quickly run out of the blessings of Sunday during the week? Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
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Minivans These vehicles offer large interiors but are usually no longer than a medium-sized car. They are the most practical, utilitarian choice for moving lots of people or cargo. Advantages | Disadvantages |
Roomy – space for up to 8 | |
Plenty of cargo room | |
Good fuel economy | |
Higher off road = better visibility | |
Not as vulnerable to theft |
Are you like a minivan?
- Does your life have plenty of room for God and others? Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.
- Do you have plenty of room for the burdens of others? Galatians 6:2 Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
- Is your fuel economy good? Do you fill up and efficiently use the word of God as needed? Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
- Have you reached a “higher” place in your Christian walk so that you can see what God has planned for you and what you have planned for God? Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
- Have you committed to not allow Satan to steal your joy and peace? John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
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