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What kind of vehicle do you drive???

I know it has been asked many times.  We are hoping to get something late summer/early fall.  Right now we have a 2003 Pontiac Montana and we love it.  (almost 120K miles, it is our only vehicle)

I need something we can space out the kids in.  (2 rows in back, but really not so fond of a big SUV) We have test drove a Chevy Traverse and I love it, I'm trying to get DH to consider a Honda Odyssey.  We are really up for anything, not to pricey.

Re: What kind of vehicle do you drive???

  • I just got a 2010 Dodge Journey last week. It's super roomy, not too big and I have the 3rd row seating.

    I am loving it. 

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  • a ford edge.  It's nice but my volvo suv was my favorite. :)
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  • I have a 2011 Chrysler Town and Country and I love it!
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  • 2003 Yukon and 2007 Ford 500. Both have held up pretty good. The car has a lot of leg room in the back, that's why we got it.
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  • I have a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. I love it!
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  • 2006 honda odyssey ex-l        love it.   we bought it used in 2008. 
  • I have a 2008 GMC Acadia and I like it a lot, it is very roomy without feeling huge...It does have a few blind spots I don't care for, but mostly I love it..
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  • I LOVE our Dodge Grand Caravan (the SE model, no premium features).  We bought it new last year.  It has by far been the best vehicle I have ever owned.  It is so convenient with the kids and I can fit a couple friends in too!

    We just bought a Jeep Patriot last week to replace DH's lease as well.  It is nice, but does not have the room.  We figured we only needed one huge car for transporting the kids :) 

  • I LOVE LOVE LOVE my GMC Acadia.. LOVE it...not big and bulky, but very roomy.  I would def. reccomend the captain chairs in the middle so it's easier to get to the 3rd row, though if you don't have carseats, that wont be much of an issue if you get the bench in the middle.
  • I love my mazda 5 but it isn't what I'd call roomy.  It drives like a car, gets good mileage, isn't very expensive and fits 4 kids + 2 adults quite comfortably. 
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  • 2004 Suzuki XL-7. I love the room but I would like a more fuel-efficient car. Too bad this one is almost paid off. Oh, I'm kind of in love with the Chrysler Town & Country but that's definitely not happening.
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  • I also have a 10 Dodge Journey and love it. I've had it since July. We have third row seats and even when those are up, I can fit my double stroller in the back.
  • I have a 2007 toyota camry XLE.  I love it!  It is perfect for someone with 1-2 kids.  It handles like a dream, gets good gas mileage, and is loaded with safety and convenience features. 

    My DH bought it for me after DD was born.  The funny part is I had built the car online and never told him about it.  He bought me the car as a surprise and picked the exact car I built online, down to the color!  He rocks! 

  • I drive a 2006 Grand Caravan Minvan and love it.  DH just upgrade from a Ford Focus which we loved but outgrew and now has a 2011 Ford Fusion which we LOVE.  The girls are comfy and have room to grow in the back seat.
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  • We have a 2010 Mazda CX-9 and I love it. We were deciding between the Mazda and the Journey which I also really liked.
  • What do you mean by not pricey? An newer model Odyssey is still pretty expensive. I drive a 2002 Jeep. It's paid off! But we are looking at getting an Odyssey. I had a Town and Country a few years ago and loved it!

    ETA: I have a feeling we will be seeing car pricing either go up or not many incentives due to the crisis in Japan. Many companies are very concerned about a shortage due to lack of parts. You might buy earlier if you see something you like.  

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    What do you mean by not pricey? An newer model Odyssey is still pretty expensive. I drive a 2002 Jeep. It's paid off! But we are looking at getting an Odyssey. I had a Town and Country a few years ago and loved it!

    ETA: I have a feeling we will be seeing car pricing either go up or not many incentives due to the crisis in Japan. Many companies are very concerned about a shortage due to lack of parts. You might buy earlier if you see something you like.  

    not pricey=under 35K.  I am hearing about prices going up also, that is why I'm starting my search now.  I just don't really know if we can afford it by then.  We need to have some stuff paid off first.  :(

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