Volvo XC90 a Realistic Car for a Family?

9 messages, Last post on Nov 27, 2006 at 11:46 PM

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#8 of 9 Re: Do I really have to get a minivan??? [eroberts] by lmgkeys Nov 27, 2006 (8:35 am)
Replying to: eroberts (Nov 27, 2006 8:10 am) Well,...I must say, bad news is, I conceded. I have four kids ages 4,7,8 and 10. I had a Volvo with my first and when my second came got a minivan then got an Excursion with my 4th. Now, with rising gas prices and tired of lugging a truck around I went back to a minivan. We looked for many months at the XC90, the MDX and any other possible alternatives because I really am not a minivan mom but I took a look at the Honda and was wowed by the interior and the kids loved it. The gas mileage is much better than the other vehicles we looked at and the leather interior and the options are better than the others too. As for parking and driving I must say, it drives like a very nice car. The kids are very comfortable and for getting a baby in and out of it will be perfect. Believe me, I know you don't want to hear this, I didn't!!! But take a look at it and think about it, I realized that when my kids are grown that I'll get the car I want. I got the Odyssey with NAV, DVD and leather and I love it. The power doors and back up camera are great and the Navigation system is awesome to have. The power doors will make a big difference with a baby in your arms. But it will take a mind set change to convince you to get a minivan!! Good luck! Replies to this message: jtla (Nov 27, 2006 11:46 pm)
#9 of 9 Re: Do I really have to get a minivan??? [lmgkeys] by jtla Nov 27, 2006 (11:46 pm)
Replying to: lmgkeys (Nov 27, 2006 8:35 am) Congratulations on getting the fully loaded Odyssey. I just saw this thread today. When I read post #1, I was thinking you should get a minivan, either Odyssey or Sienna as shieatt suggested. Although XC90 has 7 seatings and its 3rd row seats are among the most useful and comfortable, it will not be practical for a family of 6. I am happy to see the happy ending at post #8. However, I think it is a different situation for eroberts since she and her husband is just expecting the first child. Besides, she mentioned that she is a professional. Driving a minivan doesn't quite fit the image. IMHO, any 4-door can be considered as "family car", whether it be sedan, wagon, or SUV. You really got lots of choices. For us, we have 2 kids, age 9 and 6. When the second child was born, we thought we needed a large vehicle so we bought a Sienna. The 3rd row was rarely used, and my wife never got used to that "soccer mom" feeling. We traded the minivan for XC90 at end of 2004. The seating arrangement is very versatile. Occasionally, we would utilize the 3rd row to carry additional passengers. All seats (except driver's) can lay flat if cargo space is needed. It is perfect for us, or any family of 3 to 5 for that matter. For a family of 6, I would consider either minivan or full-size SUV.

#8 of 9: Re: Do I really have to get a minivan??? [eroberts] by lmgkeys; Nov 27, 2006 (8:35 am)

Replying to: eroberts (Nov 27, 2006 8:10 am)

Well,...I must say, bad news is, I conceded. I have four kids ages 4,7,8 and 10. I had a Volvo with my first and when my second came got a minivan then got an Excursion with my 4th. Now, with rising gas prices and tired of lugging a truck around I went back to a minivan. We looked for many months at the XC90, the MDX and any other possible alternatives because I really am not a minivan mom but I took a look at the Honda and was wowed by the interior and the kids loved it. The gas mileage is much better than the other vehicles we looked at and the leather interior and the options are better than the others too. As for parking and driving I must say, it drives like a very nice car. The kids are very comfortable and for getting a baby in and out of it will be perfect. Believe me, I know you don't want to hear this, I didn't!!! But take a look at it and think about it, I realized that when my kids are grown that I'll get the car I want. I got the Odyssey with NAV, DVD and leather and I love it. The power doors and back up camera are great and the Navigation system is awesome to have. The power doors will make a big difference with a baby in your arms. But it will take a mind set change to convince you to get a minivan!! Good luck!

jtla (Nov 27, 2006 11:46 pm)

#9 of 9: Re: Do I really have to get a minivan??? [lmgkeys] by jtla; Nov 27, 2006 (11:46 pm)

Replying to: lmgkeys (Nov 27, 2006 8:35 am)

Congratulations on getting the fully loaded Odyssey. I just saw this thread today. When I read post #1, I was thinking you should get a minivan, either Odyssey or Sienna as shieatt suggested. Although XC90 has 7 seatings and its 3rd row seats are among the most useful and comfortable, it will not be practical for a family of 6. I am happy to see the happy ending at post #8.

However, I think it is a different situation for eroberts since she and her husband is just expecting the first child. Besides, she mentioned that she is a professional. Driving a minivan doesn't quite fit the image. IMHO, any 4-door can be considered as "family car", whether it be sedan, wagon, or SUV. You really got lots of choices.

For us, we have 2 kids, age 9 and 6. When the second child was born, we thought we needed a large vehicle so we bought a Sienna. The 3rd row was rarely used, and my wife never got used to that "soccer mom" feeling. We traded the minivan for XC90 at end of 2004. The seating arrangement is very versatile. Occasionally, we would utilize the 3rd row to carry additional passengers. All seats (except driver's) can lay flat if cargo space is needed. It is perfect for us, or any family of 3 to 5 for that matter. For a family of 6, I would consider either minivan or full-size SUV.