You're Failing Me

I have made repeated requests for people to talk me out of being rational and in to a new car. So far, the rational side is still winning. I want either a new Civic or a Fit, but I am not sure that I want to take on car payments while I have a working car already. Come on readers, convince me that a new car is a good idea. I'm not even talking about a flashy car, I'm talking about two very practical compact cars with great safety features. What's wrong with me?