used car salesmen are snakes

so stellamaris is on the hunt for a vehicle that will safely transport us across the highways of america as we rock and roll. specifically, we need a van. we've only checked out a handful but shopping for used cars is definitely not on my top ten list of "fun stuff to do." when you pull up the salesmen are poised like lions ready for the kill. cheesy smile, slicked back hair, greasy face, tie from the year 1976, scripted lines. in all fairness, the last guy we talked to was decent enough. it looks as though we may have one or two good prospects though. we shall see...