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SUVs SUV vs Minivans
1826 messages, Last post on Nov 29, 2009 at 12:33 PM
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Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 27, 2009 10:58 am) It's probably a rehash but I couldn't resist: Separated At Birth?
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Replying to: steve_ (Oct 27, 2009 11:01 am) |
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I am trading in my Chrysler Pacifica and need to figure out what to get next. My husband is leaving it up to me to figure out what to get and I am totally clueless. First, I have to decide if I should go with a minivan or an SUV. Honestly, I'd rather not get a mv - totally for superficial reasons  (I'm only 27 with 2 kids - I don't want to go there yet if I don't have to!) However, I'd bite the bullet if it really was the most practical and economical way to go. Here are the things that are important to me: (I know nothing about cars so this is not a very technical list ) 1. At least 7 seats. 2. Cargo space. 3. Easy to access 3rd row. 4. Ease of use with carseats (2 kids in carseats.) 5. MPG 6. I don't want to feel like I am driving a truck...would rather more of a car feel. So...what do you guys suggest? I need a few options to go check out (and maybe the pros and cons of each?) Thanks!!
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Replying to: tsg (Oct 27, 2009 11:38 am) Check out the usual suspects: GM Lambdas (Traverse, Enclave, Acadia), Mazda CX9, Honda Pilot, Hyundai Veracruz, and Ford Flex. The Highlander and Tribeca are a bit on the smaller side, so I'd try those bigger ones above. The Veracruz may also feel a bit small for 7, not sure. You will get the 7 seats or cargo (rare to get both at the same time - see minivan for that), and everything minus perhaps the MPG. Maybe try the FWD versions of those if you don't see lots of snow. I looked at all of those and pretty much concluded you lose MPG and cargo space with any of those compared to a minivan, so I got a Sienna. The CX9 probably came closest. The center tunnel rubbed my knee the wrong way, though, and it was more money for less space.
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Replying to: steve_ (Oct 27, 2009 11:01 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 27, 2009 12:21 pm)
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Replying to: tsg (Oct 27, 2009 11:38 am) |
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Replying to: berri (Oct 27, 2009 3:57 pm) With lots of stuff don't plan on seating more than 5, tops. My boating friend has a Sienna and showed up with his family of 4 and a Kayak - all INSIDE his Sienna.  It could actually seat 5 and still carry the kayak - driver, 2 behind him, 2 in the 3rd row. The Kayak lies on top of the folding passenger seat. Beat that. 
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Replying to: berri (Oct 27, 2009 3:57 pm)
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