Value In the Eye of the Beholder

How much is a 2002 Dodge Caravan worth? Okay, that’s a trick question because there are way too many layers to consider. So first, a little background before I bring this around to make a point.

In the summer of 2003, my husband and I bought our first minivan because we were expecting baby number three. The price we paid factored in the original price, age, and mileage, but to us, the value of the vehicle rested mostly on the fact I wouldn’t have to cram multiple kids and car seats into the b...