Every week, I take a walk (or this week, a slide!) around the lot. Partly to stretch my legs, partly to escape my inbox, and partly because I’m a sucker for new shiny objects.

Here are the five that stood out this week!

1. 2024 KIA Carnival SX – Stk# 9L25

I spent a significant portion of my childhood in a red minivan. It was practical, reliable, and occasionally hazardous, especially the day the sliding door closed on my hand. (Character building, to say the least.)

Thankfully, minivans have come a long way since our Mercury Monterey. The KIA Carnival is a perfect example. It keeps all the space and functionality families need, but wraps it in a design that feels modern and even a little sporty.

This one is low-mileage, extremely clean, and surprisingly sleek. If you need space but still want something that feels elevated, the Carnival deserves a serious look, no childhood trauma required.

👉 See it here

2. 2025 Expedition Active — Stk#1L1725

I’ve been really enjoying the direction Ford has taken with the redesigned Expeditions, and the Active trim is an especially smart build. It gives you approachable pricing without stripping away the features that make this generation of Expedition stand out.

The split tailgate is excellent, the interior looks fantastic, and the Glacier Gray exterior looks sharp and helps you stand out from the sea of White and Black SUVs in the world.

👉 See it here

3. 2023 Ford F-150 King Ranch — Stk#11K25

Some vehicles just look “right,” and this King Ranch is one of them. The white exterior paired with the signature King Ranch accent color is a classic combination, and the paint-matched wheels elevate it even further.

I’ve always liked the grille design on this era of King Ranch and Platinum trucks, distinctive without being obnoxious. Inside, you get the unmistakable King Ranch leather and all the luxury and safety tech you’d expect from a premium F-150.

👉 See it here

4. 2025 Ford F-150 Raptor — Stk#1K0325

The Raptor rarely needs an introduction. If your weekend included a Raptor, it likely included some fun. And if it didn’t, well… this one can fix that!

With both the F-150 Raptor and Bronco Raptor taking wins at Baja, it’s hard not to appreciate the engineering behind these trucks. This one in Space White looks sharp, distinctive without being flashy, and the graphics package ties everything together nicely.

In short: it’s a Raptor. It’s impressive. Enough said.

👉 See it here

5. 2021 Subaru Forester Limited — Stk#42L25

Subarus don’t show up on our lot very often, which might be why they get so much attention when they do. This Forester Limited immediately stood out — clean, sharp, and clearly well cared for.

The white exterior with chrome accents gives it a polished look, and it’s perfect for this winter weather. Someone in Pella is going to appreciate a vehicle that handles our seasons with more grace than most of us do.

👉 See it here

Final Thoughts

Those are my five favorites this week. Feel free to share your own picks, or let me know whether my taste is excellent, questionable, or somewhere safely in the middle.

See you next week!

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