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1826 messages, Last post on Nov 29, 2009 at 12:33 PM
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"Park scientists have found that the bears tore up minivans more frequently than other types of vehicles. It found that minivans represented 29 percent of the 908 vehicles torn into by bears between 2001 and 2007, even though they made up just 7 percent of the cars that visited Yosemite." For Yosemite bears, dinner arrives in a minivan (Idaho Statesman)
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Replying to: steve_ (Oct 25, 2009 11:11 am) It's not the type of vehicle, it's the stuff inside, the smells of all that spilled food. No doubt.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 27, 2009 9:53 am)  I can say that to you since we both own vans. 
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Replying to: steve_ (Oct 27, 2009 10:56 am) 
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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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