Okay....if I have to get a mini van....

[Sealy]

What do you guys suggest?

I really was hoping to get a Volvo XC90 but unfortunately the 50,000 + cnd. dollar sticker price stifled that dream!

So to get as many seats or close to what the Volvo offered, the next thing is a mini van!! May the earth open up and swallow me now....

Anyway I'll stop being mellow dramatic!

Links would be appreciated!

 

[Cuda1447]

Why not an SUV instead?

 

[Sealy]

Originally posted by: Cuda1447
Why not an SUV instead?

Unfortunately, the seating is still only for 4 comfortably and 5 tightly. We are expecting our 2nd child in Oct. and we drive other people around, so we need something that's got more seats in it. Also we need room to put our stuff, as we make quite a few trips to my parents (about a 4hr. drive), as well as something that's gas efficient.

 

[PlatinumGold]

Originally posted by: Sealy

Originally posted by: Cuda1447
Why not an SUV instead?

Unfortunately, the seating is still only for 4 comfortably and 5 tightly. We are expecting our 2nd child in Oct. and we drive other people around, so we need something that's got more seats in it. Also we need room to put our stuff, as we make quite a few trips to my parents (about a 4hr. drive), as well as something that's gas efficient.

a large SUV will seat 7 comfortably also, but probably not as comfortably as the minivan. the minivan also has the advantage of having more headroom so that the passenger in the front can move to the back while in motion to take care of kids or whatever. my wife frequently does this.

when raising a family especially when kids are on formula etc, it really is hard to beat a minivan for convenience.

 

[Stealth1024]

hey I'm a college student and drive a 1999 Ford Windstar hey hey family hand-me-down...

 

[anno]

I've been driving a sienna for.. 5 and a half years or so now? yeah, 'bout that.. wow.. anyway, it's my favorite car ever.. not that I've had all that many, but.. it's great, I like it, the new ones are probably better yet..

 

[PlatinumGold]

btw, i forgot to recommend a minivan.

if i were to buy a new minivan today strictly on merits, i'd get the Toyota Sienna.

 

[vi edit]

Can't go wrong with a Sienna/Quest/Odyssey.

 

[Sealy]

Originally posted by: PlatinumGold

Originally posted by: Sealy

Originally posted by: Cuda1447
Why not an SUV instead?

Unfortunately, the seating is still only for 4 comfortably and 5 tightly. We are expecting our 2nd child in Oct. and we drive other people around, so we need something that's got more seats in it. Also we need room to put our stuff, as we make quite a few trips to my parents (about a 4hr. drive), as well as something that's gas efficient.

a large SUV will seat 7 comfortably also, but probably not as comfortably as the minivan. the minivan also has the advantage of having more headroom so that the passenger in the front can move to the back while in motion to take care of kids or whatever. my wife frequently does this.

when raising a family especially when kids are on formula etc, it really is hard to beat a minivan for convenience.

Ya I definitely don't want to drive a large SUV...we live in the city, and it's just too much on gas...I agree that a minivan is the most logical, It's just the stigma that goes along with it I guess! I'll get over it!

 

[GeneValgene]

honda odyssey

 

[apac]

Originally posted by: Sealy

Originally posted by: PlatinumGold

Originally posted by: Sealy

Originally posted by: Cuda1447
Why not an SUV instead?

Unfortunately, the seating is still only for 4 comfortably and 5 tightly. We are expecting our 2nd child in Oct. and we drive other people around, so we need something that's got more seats in it. Also we need room to put our stuff, as we make quite a few trips to my parents (about a 4hr. drive), as well as something that's gas efficient.

a large SUV will seat 7 comfortably also, but probably not as comfortably as the minivan. the minivan also has the advantage of having more headroom so that the passenger in the front can move to the back while in motion to take care of kids or whatever. my wife frequently does this.

when raising a family especially when kids are on formula etc, it really is hard to beat a minivan for convenience.

Ya I definitely don't want to drive a large SUV...we live in the city, and it's just too much on gas...I agree that a minivan is the most logical, It's just the stigma that goes along with it I guess! I'll get over it!

Haha have no shame, I've never seen a minivan pulled over by a cop

 

[Subzero]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
Can't go wrong with a Sienna/Quest/Odyssey.

That would be my choice a sienna ...

 

[StageLeft]

Your hubby gets that 300+ horsepower mercedes and you get a minivan?

 

[kami333]

Originally posted by: apac

Originally posted by: Sealy

Originally posted by: PlatinumGold

Originally posted by: Sealy

Originally posted by: Cuda1447
Why not an SUV instead?

Unfortunately, the seating is still only for 4 comfortably and 5 tightly. We are expecting our 2nd child in Oct. and we drive other people around, so we need something that's got more seats in it. Also we need room to put our stuff, as we make quite a few trips to my parents (about a 4hr. drive), as well as something that's gas efficient.

a large SUV will seat 7 comfortably also, but probably not as comfortably as the minivan. the minivan also has the advantage of having more headroom so that the passenger in the front can move to the back while in motion to take care of kids or whatever. my wife frequently does this.

when raising a family especially when kids are on formula etc, it really is hard to beat a minivan for convenience.

Ya I definitely don't want to drive a large SUV...we live in the city, and it's just too much on gas...I agree that a minivan is the most logical, It's just the stigma that goes along with it I guess! I'll get over it!

Haha have no shame, I've never seen a minivan pulled over by a cop

Been there, done that It was on my way home after a race and I was carting 5 people home. 15min from home on a 3hour drive I get pulled over for 78 in a 65. Cop didn't even look at my dl though, just told me to drive slower so maybe they are good.

btw, did you know that a Grand Caravan will comfortably do 110 (early morning Tennesse following a M3)

 

[Sealy]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
Your hubby gets that 300+ horsepower mercedes and you get a minivan?

Haha! Tell me about it! He actually said, he'd give me his car and he'd drive the minivan! He loves minivan's for some reason!

Btw how's Mrs. Skoorb feeling? I guess we'll both be loving a hot summer being pregnant this year!

 

[amdskip]

Congrats on the upcoming addition to the family Sealy

 

[flxnimprtmscl]

Originally posted by: kami333

Originally posted by: apac

Originally posted by: Sealy

Originally posted by: PlatinumGold

Originally posted by: Sealy

Originally posted by: Cuda1447
Why not an SUV instead?

Unfortunately, the seating is still only for 4 comfortably and 5 tightly. We are expecting our 2nd child in Oct. and we drive other people around, so we need something that's got more seats in it. Also we need room to put our stuff, as we make quite a few trips to my parents (about a 4hr. drive), as well as something that's gas efficient.

a large SUV will seat 7 comfortably also, but probably not as comfortably as the minivan. the minivan also has the advantage of having more headroom so that the passenger in the front can move to the back while in motion to take care of kids or whatever. my wife frequently does this.

when raising a family especially when kids are on formula etc, it really is hard to beat a minivan for convenience.

Ya I definitely don't want to drive a large SUV...we live in the city, and it's just too much on gas...I agree that a minivan is the most logical, It's just the stigma that goes along with it I guess! I'll get over it!

Haha have no shame, I've never seen a minivan pulled over by a cop

Been there, done that It was on my way home after a race and I was carting 5 people home. 15min from home on a 3hour drive I get pulled over for 78 in a 65. Cop didn't even look at my dl though, just told me to drive slower so maybe they are good.

btw, did you know that a Grand Caravan will comfortably do 110 (early morning Tennesse following a M3)

Lol, I would love to see that. I bet the guy in the M3 was laughing his ass off seeing a Grand Caravan flying along behind him

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: Sealy

Originally posted by: Skoorb
Your hubby gets that 300+ horsepower mercedes and you get a minivan?

Haha! Tell me about it! He actually said, he'd give me his car and he'd drive the minivan! He loves minivan's for some reason!

Btw how's Mrs. Skoorb feeling? I guess we'll both be loving a hot summer being pregnant this year!

She's good. Half way there. Congratulations Somehow I think her summer will be hotter :Q

 

[Sealy]

Originally posted by: amdskip
Congrats on the upcoming addition to the family Sealy

Thank you! 2 little ones should be interesting! :Q

 

[tweakmm]

If you are a female, driving a minivan is not nearly as bad as when you are a male.

 

[Sealy]

Originally posted by: Skoorb

Originally posted by: Sealy

Originally posted by: Skoorb
Your hubby gets that 300+ horsepower mercedes and you get a minivan?

Haha! Tell me about it! He actually said, he'd give me his car and he'd drive the minivan! He loves minivan's for some reason!

Btw how's Mrs. Skoorb feeling? I guess we'll both be loving a hot summer being pregnant this year!

She's good. Half way there. Congratulations Somehow I think her summer will be hotter :Q

Totally agreed! She's due in August right?

 

[Sealy]

Please keep the suggestions coming, and thanks to those who have made them. My husband and I are going to the Auto Show at B.C. Place in Vancouver this Sunday, so I'll be able to get up close and personal with some vans. What fun!

 

[apac]

Originally posted by: kami333

Originally posted by: apac

Originally posted by: Sealy

Originally posted by: PlatinumGold

Originally posted by: Sealy

Originally posted by: Cuda1447
Why not an SUV instead?

Unfortunately, the seating is still only for 4 comfortably and 5 tightly. We are expecting our 2nd child in Oct. and we drive other people around, so we need something that's got more seats in it. Also we need room to put our stuff, as we make quite a few trips to my parents (about a 4hr. drive), as well as something that's gas efficient.

a large SUV will seat 7 comfortably also, but probably not as comfortably as the minivan. the minivan also has the advantage of having more headroom so that the passenger in the front can move to the back while in motion to take care of kids or whatever. my wife frequently does this.

when raising a family especially when kids are on formula etc, it really is hard to beat a minivan for convenience.

Ya I definitely don't want to drive a large SUV...we live in the city, and it's just too much on gas...I agree that a minivan is the most logical, It's just the stigma that goes along with it I guess! I'll get over it!

Haha have no shame, I've never seen a minivan pulled over by a cop

Been there, done that It was on my way home after a race and I was carting 5 people home. 15min from home on a 3hour drive I get pulled over for 78 in a 65. Cop didn't even look at my dl though, just told me to drive slower so maybe they are good.

btw, did you know that a Grand Caravan will comfortably do 110 (early morning Tennesse following a M3)

I don't know exactly how fast they go, I've only taken my '96 Grand Voyager to 100. The shaking deterred me from going any faster hehe.

 

[StageLeft]

Yep, august! We will keep our maxima for now with me driving the $1000 93 sentra

 

[PlatinumGold]

Originally posted by: Sealy

Originally posted by: PlatinumGold

Originally posted by: Sealy

Originally posted by: Cuda1447
Why not an SUV instead?

Unfortunately, the seating is still only for 4 comfortably and 5 tightly. We are expecting our 2nd child in Oct. and we drive other people around, so we need something that's got more seats in it. Also we need room to put our stuff, as we make quite a few trips to my parents (about a 4hr. drive), as well as something that's gas efficient.

a large SUV will seat 7 comfortably also, but probably not as comfortably as the minivan. the minivan also has the advantage of having more headroom so that the passenger in the front can move to the back while in motion to take care of kids or whatever. my wife frequently does this.

when raising a family especially when kids are on formula etc, it really is hard to beat a minivan for convenience.

Ya I definitely don't want to drive a large SUV...we live in the city, and it's just too much on gas...I agree that a minivan is the most logical, It's just the stigma that goes along with it I guess! I'll get over it!

you see, i just don't get that.

how could you let social "stigma" influence a decision like this.

a friend of mine did the same thing, he went out and bought a Nissan pathfinder because he didn't want the stigma of having a miinivan, couple years later and much regret later he ended up buying a minivan.

he should have just bought the minivan to start off with, oh btw, there really isn't anymore room in that pathfinder than there is in my Olds intrigue. people that buy mid sized SUVs for more "space" are just lying to themselves.