I routinely have to transport 6 people. I currently have a Yukon XL but flipping a seat to get to the 3rd row is a pain. Am considering a van, but am looking for other options. Any suggestions?
Comfortable 6 passenger vehicles
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Demon-Xanth
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'59 Caddy. You can fit three in the front seat, four in the rear, and the trunk seats six. If you need more room, put a bench seat across the wings.
Pliablemoose
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Have you tried a minivan?
Nice wide doors, some with remote/power doors... Sienna is available in AWD.
If you purchase a Chrysler, be sure to get an extended warranty.
That's really your only option unless a Suburban would fit everyone in the front two rows...
Personally, I'd look for a used Excursion with a diesel engine...
Outside of going to a dealership with 6 people, it's hard to suggest what you'd like.
You'll be able to write off at least part of this vehicle as a business expense/depreciation?
Like I said before, since it's a new vehicle purchase, on safety reasons alone, I strongly recommend you stay away from a F/S van. Ever see crash tests on F/S vans? There's a reason for that, it's sort of a dirty secret of the auto industry...
Nice wide doors, some with remote/power doors... Sienna is available in AWD.
If you purchase a Chrysler, be sure to get an extended warranty.
That's really your only option unless a Suburban would fit everyone in the front two rows...
Personally, I'd look for a used Excursion with a diesel engine...
Outside of going to a dealership with 6 people, it's hard to suggest what you'd like.
You'll be able to write off at least part of this vehicle as a business expense/depreciation?
Like I said before, since it's a new vehicle purchase, on safety reasons alone, I strongly recommend you stay away from a F/S van. Ever see crash tests on F/S vans? There's a reason for that, it's sort of a dirty secret of the auto industry...
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Check out the new Lambda triplets from GM - GMC Acadia, Saturn Outlook, Buick Enclave.
They have three row seating with some of the roomiest and easily accessible 3rd row seating out there. Gas milage is good. Can be had in AWD if needed.
You can do either captains chairs in the 2nd row or a bench. the captains would allow easier pass through to the 3rd row though.
These would be the closest alternative to the dreaded Minivan that so many people avoid.
They have three row seating with some of the roomiest and easily accessible 3rd row seating out there. Gas milage is good. Can be had in AWD if needed.
You can do either captains chairs in the 2nd row or a bench. the captains would allow easier pass through to the 3rd row though.
These would be the closest alternative to the dreaded Minivan that so many people avoid.
I don't know why folks avoid the minivan, it's one of the best designs out there. It hauls more people and more stuff comfortably then an SUV. Can you haul sheets of plywood in your SUV? How about a full size kitchen table (it was huge, and I got it on a whim at a yard sale, so I had to pull seats and readjuste on the fly...me and the 2 kids). I also get 24ish MPG out of it all the time.
If you aren't man enough to admit that the minivan is a good idea, they make pills for that now.
If you aren't man enough to admit that the minivan is a good idea, they make pills for that now.
Pliablemoose
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IIRC, the OP is a physician & needs to bust snowdrifts in the wintertime occasionally.
I think a Snowcat and a minivan should do the job nicely
Actually I think the OP needs 2 vehicles, one for winter use like a 4X4 pickup and an AWD minivan
Also F/S 4WD crew cab pickups are insanely popular in Texas for a reason, I personally think many folk buy a 4X4 unnecessarily, especially in Texas, but in the snow, they can't be beat.
Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
IIRC, the OP is a physician & needs to bust snowdrifts in the wintertime occasionally.
I think a Snowcat and a minivan should do the job nicely
Actually I think the OP needs 2 vehicles, one for winter use like a 4X4 pickup and an AWD minivan
AWD maybe, but since most are front wheel drive, I think of AWD as an Oops fixer. 4WD/AWD won't compensate for driving like a retard (unfortunately)
If you can't get the job done with FWD, then you won't with AWD (imho). Of course, I learned to drive snow in a 1970 Plymouth, so I might be biased.
Pliablemoose
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Originally posted by: nweaver
Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
IIRC, the OP is a physician & needs to bust snowdrifts in the wintertime occasionally.
I think a Snowcat and a minivan should do the job nicely
Actually I think the OP needs 2 vehicles, one for winter use like a 4X4 pickup and an AWD minivan
AWD maybe, but since most are front wheel drive, I think of AWD as an Oops fixer. 4WD/AWD won't compensate for driving like a retard (unfortunately)
If you can't get the job done with FWD, then you won't with AWD (imho). Of course, I learned to drive snow in a 1970 Plymouth, so I might be biased.
Yep, I'm learned how to drive in snow in a RWD, have always been impressed with FWD in the snow & ice.
Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
Originally posted by: nweaver
Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
IIRC, the OP is a physician & needs to bust snowdrifts in the wintertime occasionally.
I think a Snowcat and a minivan should do the job nicely
Actually I think the OP needs 2 vehicles, one for winter use like a 4X4 pickup and an AWD minivan
AWD maybe, but since most are front wheel drive, I think of AWD as an Oops fixer. 4WD/AWD won't compensate for driving like a retard (unfortunately)
If you can't get the job done with FWD, then you won't with AWD (imho). Of course, I learned to drive snow in a 1970 Plymouth, so I might be biased.
Yep, I'm learned how to drive in snow in a RWD, have always been impressed with FWD in the snow & ice.
I think all new drivers should be required to spend the first winter in an old brick with RWD...I think it would make better winter drivers out of them all.
Minivans really are great, except in appearance
I'm driving a Honda Odyssey now. Its been great for road trips, taking the kids to sports and school, moving furniture and stuff... has a great, smooth V6 and gets 20mpg city. And inside its much roomier than the "crossover" SUV style cars. But yeah, its a minivan.
I'm not much of a fan of Toyota's Sienna, but the (surprisingly) good Hyundai and Kia both are nice and comfortable too. Steer clear of ford, chevy, chrysler please! My Honda was built in [Alabama?], so I consider it domestic... hehe
I'm driving a Honda Odyssey now. Its been great for road trips, taking the kids to sports and school, moving furniture and stuff... has a great, smooth V6 and gets 20mpg city. And inside its much roomier than the "crossover" SUV style cars. But yeah, its a minivan.
I'm not much of a fan of Toyota's Sienna, but the (surprisingly) good Hyundai and Kia both are nice and comfortable too. Steer clear of ford, chevy, chrysler please! My Honda was built in [Alabama?], so I consider it domestic... hehe
Pliablemoose
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Originally posted by: nweaver
Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
Originally posted by: nweaver
Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
IIRC, the OP is a physician & needs to bust snowdrifts in the wintertime occasionally.
I think a Snowcat and a minivan should do the job nicely
Actually I think the OP needs 2 vehicles, one for winter use like a 4X4 pickup and an AWD minivan
AWD maybe, but since most are front wheel drive, I think of AWD as an Oops fixer. 4WD/AWD won't compensate for driving like a retard (unfortunately)
If you can't get the job done with FWD, then you won't with AWD (imho). Of course, I learned to drive snow in a 1970 Plymouth, so I might be biased.
Yep, I'm learned how to drive in snow in a RWD, have always been impressed with FWD in the snow & ice.
I think all new drivers should be required to spend the first winter in an old brick with RWD...I think it would make better winter drivers out of them all.
It would certainly teach them the butt clench maneuver :laugh:
Honestly I never got real comfortable with FWD in the slippery stuff, and all I own are RWD vehicles at the moment, hell, it only snows/freezes a couple of times a year where i live now & the whole region just shuts down anyway
Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
Originally posted by: nweaver
Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
Originally posted by: nweaver
Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
IIRC, the OP is a physician & needs to bust snowdrifts in the wintertime occasionally.
I think a Snowcat and a minivan should do the job nicely
Actually I think the OP needs 2 vehicles, one for winter use like a 4X4 pickup and an AWD minivan
AWD maybe, but since most are front wheel drive, I think of AWD as an Oops fixer. 4WD/AWD won't compensate for driving like a retard (unfortunately)
If you can't get the job done with FWD, then you won't with AWD (imho). Of course, I learned to drive snow in a 1970 Plymouth, so I might be biased.
Yep, I'm learned how to drive in snow in a RWD, have always been impressed with FWD in the snow & ice.
I think all new drivers should be required to spend the first winter in an old brick with RWD...I think it would make better winter drivers out of them all.
It would certainly teach them the butt clench maneuver :laugh:
Honestly I never got real comfortable with FWD in the slippery stuff, and all I own are RWD vehicles at the moment, hell, it only snows/freezes a couple of times a year where i live now & the whole region just shuts down anyway
Since I learned to drive in a 1970 Chevy laguna, on cobblestone roads in the hills of Pittsburgh, PA, I really don't desire to rely on RWD anymore. Although you could throw that sucker in reverse and gun it to slow down when going down an icey hill. Wouldn't try that with anything today the back end would rip off.
Originally posted by: mattpegher
Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
Originally posted by: nweaver
Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
Originally posted by: nweaver
Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
IIRC, the OP is a physician & needs to bust snowdrifts in the wintertime occasionally.
I think a Snowcat and a minivan should do the job nicely
Actually I think the OP needs 2 vehicles, one for winter use like a 4X4 pickup and an AWD minivan
AWD maybe, but since most are front wheel drive, I think of AWD as an Oops fixer. 4WD/AWD won't compensate for driving like a retard (unfortunately)
If you can't get the job done with FWD, then you won't with AWD (imho). Of course, I learned to drive snow in a 1970 Plymouth, so I might be biased.
Yep, I'm learned how to drive in snow in a RWD, have always been impressed with FWD in the snow & ice.
I think all new drivers should be required to spend the first winter in an old brick with RWD...I think it would make better winter drivers out of them all.
It would certainly teach them the butt clench maneuver :laugh:
Honestly I never got real comfortable with FWD in the slippery stuff, and all I own are RWD vehicles at the moment, hell, it only snows/freezes a couple of times a year where i live now & the whole region just shuts down anyway
Since I learned to drive in a 1970 Chevy laguna, on cobblestone roads in the hills of Pittsburgh, PA, I really don't desire to rely on RWD anymore. Although you could throw that sucker in reverse and gun it to slow down when going down an icey hill. Wouldn't try that with anything today the back end would rip off.
that was a worthless venture (imho). Once your wheels start spinning in ice/snow, you are at the mercy of Newton. That's part of the problem, you are much better off to put the car into neutral and use your brakes going down an icy hill. My Aunt lives outside pittsburg, drove a RWD car for 30 years, and never missed a day driving to the state police dispatch in Beaver because of bad weather, but my Grandpa took her out and made sure she wouldn't be "one of those damn Woman drivers in the snow". He worked in the steel mills for years, and same thing, including a nasty downhill into Beaver Falls from the Chippawa area (iirc). Never had an accident, never late/called in because of weather.
Pliablemoose
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grand marquis is not the best for 6 people all the time, it will do in pinch, 3 are tight in each seat, esp if there big guys, now 3 average sized women can seat in the back no problems
I own a 94 mercury grand marquis, best car I ever had, this car maybe the best buy period on the used car market. 2000 thru 2002 model years are great cars, first 6 months of 2003 weren't as good, later 2003 ,2004, and 2005 are ok
I own a 94 mercury grand marquis, best car I ever had, this car maybe the best buy period on the used car market. 2000 thru 2002 model years are great cars, first 6 months of 2003 weren't as good, later 2003 ,2004, and 2005 are ok
Real life isn't as black and white as that...while it's not usually helpful, I can see some situations where throwing it in reverse and gunning it would offer better decceleration on an icy/semi-icy surface than braking.
no, because as soon as you break loose, you loose WAY more traction. It might not make sense, but as long as you aren't spinning, there is some traction. As soon as it's spinning, it's not providing ANY traction. ON dry pavement, yes. On ice? no. That is why when you climb a hill in a low traction situation (such as ice, or gravel) you stop once you break loose, pretty much no more movement. It's better to take it slow and not break loose.
Ah but that was the good old days when you had spikes on your winter tires. So it worked to keep me from spinning backwards.
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You can do that in my 1997 Town Car, except the part with the wings, and it's probably better on gas and more reliable than a '59 caddy.
That said, having a third person up front isn't that comfortable, even though there is a belt for him. It's easier to just put four people in the back, and it's not even all that crowded when you do that.
studded tires WOULD change what I said. Then throwing it in reverse WOULD help, except it would really mess up control of the car.
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