Heidi Stevens: Obviously I'm not writing a farewell column to a car. That would be ridiculous

Obviously I'm not getting nostalgic about a car. That would be ridiculous.

Certainly I'm not sentimental about a 2008 Honda CR-V with a cracked tail light and 170,000 miles and a dented passenger side door and a rusty wheel well held together with automotive tape.

Obviously it will be nothing but a relief to finally trade the thing in, collect my $200 and put it toward a sensible, new (or certified pre-owned) vehicle that can safely transport me and my children and their teammates/classmates/friends who are invariably in my back seat without