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A car is an extension of how we see ourselves and what we hope to become.

For that reason, a truly self -aware person puts serious thought into that

car. You know, that image to find.

I've contemplated this considerably, and I know exactly what I want, exactly how

I want it.

If me and my girls are going to cruise the show, we need something stylish,

something classy, and something refined.

It's got to be correct from bumper to bumper. Because being seen in a bunk

hootie is like getting caught at Kmart behind a Jacqueline Smith ensemble to

front row center at a Michael Bolton concert.

You will be clowned. And I'm not going out like that, man. Never that.

Mountain Jammy. Okay, then why don't you jam that smoothie down your throat and

order another one because I got overhead.

Otherwise, you'd been trapped.

We here now, Freddy. You know her. Thanks for the ride.

Ride? I rescued you, girl.

That's got to be worth something.

Well, you got your $5. That's your something.

Now you can tighten up them braids, bro.

All right.

Be like that.

At least I know how I'm getting to the Magic Mountain, Jammie. Hey, whoa, whoa,

hold up, Freddie. Now, you know you still got a dollar's worth of my gas in

tank, bro.

How are we going to get to the Jammie now that Betsy's dead?

My mama say if I make straight A's, she going to buy me a car.

That money's safe in the bank.

See, don't worry, y 'all, because any day now we going to be rolling in my new

ride because I've got my AAA card.

What are we profiling in? A Jeep, girl.

back, because I'm riding in the front, okay? No, I called it first. It doesn't

matter who called it first. It's who calls it with the most gas money.

Well, you know she broke, so just accept it back, baby.

Hey, Mo. Huh?

Yeah, I need to wash my clothes.

Well, Hakeem, take them down to the river and beat them on the rocks like

always do.

Come on, Mo, man. I mean, I've won. and everything I own five times.

See? Smell.

Hey, Hakeem, you shouldn't put that in my face, man.

Go ahead.

Make sure you put some bleach, deodorant, and a grenade up in there.

Oh, you coming with me, aren't you? I don't think so, dead clothes walking.

Okay, okay. Now, see, if something come up broke, it's on you.

My goodness, leather seats.

Oh, I could see myself hitting the shore right now in this car.

Boy, the only way you're going to get behind the wheel of this car is if you

open up a valet parking service at the high school.

So what do you think, Mo?

You like the car?

Well, of course she likes it, D. What's not to like?

It's not a Jeep.

Miles.

Daddy, it's a really beautiful car.

But it's not me.

Yeah, Mo, but it's us. It's us, Mo.

She walked away from a brand new whore just like that?

Shh, shh, shh. Here she come, here she come. Now, remember, let her bring it

okay? I don't want her to know I'm spreading her business.

What's up, y 'all? What's up, Mo?

Girl, are you crazy? You turned down our new whore.

Oh, what'd you say?

Oh, no, no, stay over there. I'll come to you.

Well, I'm happy to see my business is my business.

Girl, you better take that card, because we could be cruising right now.

That's right. No, I ain't going out like that.

Trace your steps and see where you lost your mind.

Hey, pretty.

Pretty, I got five on me.

Hey, what's up?

Oh, what's my name?

My name is Moesha.

What kind of car is this? You mean to tell me you don't know? It's a Saturn.

Hey, where you going?

Hey, man, it's got double -stitched leather seats, dual airbags, baby, one

you and me.

Oh, it's really not a bad -looking car.

But it's not me.

I say keep the car.

are retractable, just like your head.

No, you're not going to have a head, bro. Get out.

You know,

you really threw your father for a loop today.

So you think I should just accept the car and make him happy?

Would that make you happy?

Doesn't really matter now, does it?

Mo, when I was a little girl, I begged my daddy for this beautiful red bicycle

with dazzling white trim and this cute little basket right up front. I wanted

so badly.

So let me guess, your father dogged you too?

Actually, he gave me the most extraordinary bicycle on the island.

Girl, you should have seen it. It was purple and yellow with five speeds, hand

brakes, and the most melodious horn that the birds would stop their chirping and

listen in awe.

I hated it.

So, do you understand?

Yes, I understand. You want what you want.

So, uh, when you gonna talk to my dad about my Jeep? Oh, hold up, hold up,

because you are moving much too fast here. I am not taking sides on this one.

But, Dee... Mo, you're not necessarily wrong in feeling the way you feel,

but... If you've got a problem, instead of sitting around complaining, you need

to come up with a solution.

Mm -hmm. A solution.

Good morning, family.

Hey, Mo.

You must be feeling pretty good today.

I certainly am. That's because I finally made my peace with the car.

That's my pumpkin.

I knew you'd come to your senses, baby. I certainly did. I want the car, but not

the one in the garage.

But, baby, the one in the garage is already paid for. Daddy, I'm knowing

but Saturn has a buyer's remorse policy, and I am remorseful.

Is that a big word for stupid?

No, son, it's a stupid word for bus pass.

Miles, don't miss your bus.

Look, Daddy, all I'm saying is I want a car that's me.

Something that fits who I am.

Oh, does Subaru still make the brat?

Look, Mr.

Mitch, this is about supply and demand.

Since there's no more demand for your supply, my next offer might not be as

generous. Nice try, my friend. We'll see you later.

Yeah, I'll see you at dinner.

Yeah, I gotta go too, baby. Oh, wait, look, Daddy.

Your main concern is that I drive a safe and a reliable new car, right?

Right? Right.

So somewhere in there shouldn't I be happy to? You most certainly should. So

I do the research and get the car that I want for the amount you pay, you know,

can we work something out? We most certainly can. All righty then. Hold on,

Hillary and Chelsea.

I didn't sign that bill yet.

And even if I did, baby, you're never going to beat my employee discount.

me.

Well, since you're so sure that she'll never beat your price, what's the harm

letting her try?

Bill.

Oh. Okay, Ms. Mitchell.

If you think that you can limbo under this price, you go right ahead.

Now, this includes a brand -new car, tax license, insurance, and the ribbon I

wrapped it with. Bam!

Whoa, that's a low bar. Mm -hmm.

You got a deal, Mr. Mitchell.

All right.

Thank you.

Calm down.

See, you have to understand something. Cars are like boys. If you like one, you

got to act like you don't.

See, Mo, that's the reason why you have no guy.

How do you do, ladies? I'm Dave Lee. Hi, I'm O .H. Mitchell. This is Kim Parker.

Hi.

It's beaut, ain't it? Ooh, it's the bomb. It's the perfect color. See, I got

this red little jumper that'll go perfect.

Okay, Dave, there are two things that are painfully obvious here.

I'm here to buy a Jeep, and she's here to be ignored.

So, how about a little test drive? No problem. How about a little idea that

you're 18 years old and we're out of here?

How about a little test fit instead?

No problem.

Climb up in there.

Party over here.

She grooves pretty good, don't you?

Yeah.

Now, what do I got to do to get you into this bad boy?

Give me a good deal.

Anything but that.

Okay, Dave, thank you for your service. It was really nice meeting you. Hey,

where are you going? It was just a little car sales humor.

Yeah, Mo, where are you going? I thought we weren't going to take the bus back.

Ladies, why don't we go on over here to my desk and have a little sit down, huh?

Yeah, right on over there.

Now, you just have a seat right there.

All right.

Now that we are done dancing, let's talk financing.

All right.

Who's your lender?

The bank of daddy.

Are you sure you don't want to finance through us? We will never tell you when

to go to bed.

All right, let's talk about this. Why don't we?

I believe I can give it to you.

Put that right there.

I was thinking more like, uh...

This right here.

Ouch. You're hurting me here.

Dave, my offer is more than fair. I want your cash rebate and your dealer hold

back. Hold back?

This is a hold off.

Dave, that is $400 above your card. That is not a bad price. I got four kids.

That's $100 for each of them.

No way. I can't do it.

Thank you, Dave.

It was really nice of you. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Whoa.

Whoa. Whoa.

Well, I can't approve this on my own. I'll have to talk to my manager.

Woo! Boy, is he upset.

But I believe we got ourselves a deal, Ms. Mitchell.

Oh, we do if you throw in a CD player.

It's a great price. You did well, Moesha. I learned from the best.

What about insurance?

Well, see, your insurance company wanted $4 ,000. My insurance company wanted

$700.

$700? Mo, I don't know about that. That sounds too good to be true. Well, it is

true, and the agent is on his way over right now to sign me up.

Matter of fact, that's him. Excuse me.

Moesha Mitchell?

Yes.

This is my dad and stepmom.

How you doing? Frank Mitchell.

Yeah, this is my wife, Dee.

All right, man.

Look, Hakeem said you guys were real nice people and everything.

Hakeem? Yeah, you know Hakeem's my cousin.

Man, something sure does smell good, man. It's a long trip and everything. I

wondering, can somebody fix me up a little plate or something?

Yes, you and Hakeem really are cousins.

Why don't you have a seat?

So,

tell me, Woody, how is it that you managed to get insurance from over $700

it cost my insurance company $4 ,000?

This is how it works.

You have any relatives in Colton?

Man, what are you talking about?

Well, I take it you ain't close to any people in Colton.

Let's see here.

What about...

hooking you up with your relatives in Rancho Cucamonga.

That sounds good.

Mm -mm, that sounds like fraud.

Hey, well, look, man, you know, she called me. I done called her. Look, if y

'all don't want to do no business, I can't say that was you, but I got a

bunch of people down on the street, you know.

It's all right, Woody. Have a seat.

All right, just a little something.

All right, man.

Yeah, okay, so... What you want to do is...

You want the real rate, so 16 years old.

Jeep Wrangler.

Black boat.

Oh, that's just a little, you know, insurance humor.

Okay, when you work that down, that'll run you $4 ,022.

What about the good student discount? That ought to take something off.

I've never done one of those. Let's check the numbers.

Good student discount.

All right.

Boom!

Now, that'll bring you down from $4 ,022 to $4 ,020.

Now you got $2. You know, have a little spending spree or something.

That's... to move to me. Mm -hmm.

Daddy, your play cousin's ex -wife's brother lives in Pomona. We could use

address.

We could work Pomona. No, we can't.

But thanks for stopping by.

Were y 'all expecting somebody or something?

You know,

drive with me, but you know, hey, look here. I got, you know, cell phones and

everything like that, unlimited calls. You know, I got Clipper tips. You know,

Magic is back and he's falling for you.

It's not your fault, Dee.

No, now look, baby, I know you wanted that Jeep, but why don't you come on out

to the garage with me?

Daddy. No, no, no, baby, just give me five minutes.

That's all.

All right,

young lady, now you tell me what you want in a car.

Daddy. Is it economy, reliability, resale value?

None of the above.

Right, right, right. I know what you want.

Get in.

All right.

Now, picture this.

You and your girlfriend are cruising down Crenshaw Boulevard.

It's the Shaw, Daddy.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. You're cruising down the Shaw.

Now, it's 90 degrees out, baby, and you got your air conditioner blowing.

But the sunroof is open so that you can wave to the boys.

And you got your music, baby. Hey, what's that song that you like so much?

You remind me of my Jeep.

No, baby, it's the other one. You know, the one by, what's his name? Six Pack.

Tupac, Daddy, Tupac. Yeah, whatever, baby.

But you are going to blow the roof off this sucker when you pump up the volume

on your thick, perfectly balanced premium speakers.

And a subwoofer. Now, can you hear it?

Yes. Can you feel it?

Yes. Baby, can you drive it?

No.

Daddy, I really appreciate everything you've done for me.

But if it's okay with you, I'd rather get a job and earn the money to get what

really want.

Baby, you sure you just don't want to take it for a spin?

I'm sure.

Daddy, you're not mad at me, are you? Oh, no, baby. No, no, no, no.

I respect what you're doing. You're standing up for yourself.

I learn from the best.

That's my puppy.

Hakeem, Kim, and Niecy still can't believe I didn't take the call.

But see, I gotta be me.

As far as my dad goes, I think he understands why I didn't.

Just as I understand he only wants the best for me.

You see, Frank's not only a different kind of guy, he's a different kind of

And I'm glad he's mine.