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149 messages, Last post on Aug 01, 2011 at 6:53 PM
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#21 of 149 by fintail
Dec 20, 2004 (8:27 pm)
The M and X exist to cash in on fads. The E wagon has sold here for 25 years. I don't think the BMWs have been nearly as popular, but they do have their fans.
#22 of 149 fintail by lexusguy
Dec 20, 2004 (10:32 pm)
25 years ago, companies could sell station wagons. In Europe, they still can. This is the reason why the Germans (and Volvo) still make wagons and nobody else does. There used to be Camry and Accord wagons as well, you'll notice they are long gone. People would much rather have a Highlander or Pilot.#23 of 149 by fintail
Dec 21, 2004 (6:45 am)
Or an Exploder or something else that is really just a pretend wagon.Accord wagon in NA? I know they sell it elsewhere...and it is kind of interesting.
#24 of 149 Some great discussions... by Sylvia
Dec 21, 2004 (7:58 am)
There are a number of great comparison discussions in the Forums. So we can keep this discussion on-topic of "Cars for Moms..." here are some places to discuss specific vehicles or class comparisons:Help me select a Wagon
Upcoming Wagons & Crossovers
#25 of 149 Or, if there's something you want that doesn't exist... by kcram HOST
Dec 22, 2004 (4:27 pm)
...try here:What Wagon Would You Like To See Offered?
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#26 of 149 Some general thoughts by lancerfixer
Dec 22, 2004 (9:12 pm)
Today I saw a Mercedes E-Class wagon with three child seats (not baby seats...belt positioning boosters) across the back. They seemed to fit just fine.As far as cars for moms; well, it's been four years since our first child; we've now got two, and there is NOTHING I can say or do to get my wife to give up her Honda Accord coupe!
Actually, the two car seats fit in the back seat of the Accord just fine. For family trips we take my Volvo S70, but we've never wanted for passenger or cargo space in either car (and this includes family trips from Iowa to Massachusetts at least annually.) I'd like to get her a wagon (or get me a wagon and have her drive my car...either way is fine by me) I guess I've always been mystified by people who have one kid and decide they need a Honda Odyssey or Chevy Tahoe.
#28 of 149 Should this car exist? by researchqueen
Jan 12, 2005 (2:30 pm)
My friend has four kids (three are triplets), and she says that what she really wants is a minivan, or any reasonable-looking car, that has a total of four rows of seating. Sure, she could get a passenger van, but those things are WAY ugly. Does anyone else feel the same way?- kcram (Jan 12, 2005 6:36 pm)
- guss (Jan 13, 2005 5:22 am)
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#29 of 149 Re: Should this car exist? [researchqueen] by kcram HOST
Jan 12, 2005 (6:36 pm)
Replying to: researchqueen (Jan 12, 2005 2:30 pm)
For 4 rows of seats to be A) remotely comfortable, and B) relatively accessible, nothing will work except a full-size van. A minivan or SUV would have major entry/exit issues unless they had three doors per side - that huge slider on a full size Econoline-Club Wagon, Express/Savana, or Sprinter allows safe, easy access for all passenger rows. That level of access would also be imperative in an emergency situation - yoiu're never in a seat that requires climbing over or folding down another seat to get to a door. kcram
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#30 of 149 Re: Should this car exist? [researchqueen] by guss
Jan 13, 2005 (5:22 am)
Replying to: researchqueen (Jan 12, 2005 2:30 pm)
We have three kids and while the mini-van works excellent, for looks I think the passenger vans are much nicer. My neighbor has 3 kids and he has a Ford as a third vehicle, he's not giving up his Porsche. It has tons of room and looks more manly than a mini-van. The downside he gets killed at the pumps, 8-9 mpg.
Before we got our mini-van I joked to my wife about buying a used limo. Think how cool the kids would look pulling up to school in that.
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