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What kind of vehicle?

aldynaldyn
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I thought it would take a lot longer than it did to get pg w/#2 and now I'm feeling like we need a new vehicle.  With two children in carseats/boosters for the forseeable future, plus a large dog, plus the occassional need to bring along people other than just the four of us, I feel like we need a minivan or SUV w/a third row.  I'm ready to suck it up and drive a minivan, but DH really doesn't want one.  He'd rather go the sport utility route.  I want ease and convenience, I think my hands will be full enough as it is!

What do you guys drive?  Do you love it? Hate it? Rue the day you got it?

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  • Roco&LecheRoco&Leche

    I have two kids in carseats (a 20 month old and an 8 month old). Our honda pilot is great when its just the four of us plus the 2 dogs...it even works with another person but the 3rd row is a real pain to get to cause the car seats dont let for easy access and basically you get in through the trunk or jump over.  We will be getting a mini van. THe odessey is our top choice. 

     

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  • luv2cookluv2cook

    We have a Suzuki XL-7.  For the price, I really like it!  We got the optional 3 road seating and have used it quite a bit for the dog.  With the third row folded down, there's plenty of room for the stroller.

    My parents have a Saturn Outlook and I LOVE their car!  The main thing that I really like is that the second row is two captain chairs.  It's easy to get to the backseat without folding any seats down!

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  • mlf625mlf625

    Minivans make me shudder, so that won't ever be happening.  We just bought a Toyota Sequoia in preparation for #2 and I LOVE it.  Plenty of room for two kids in car seats, the dog, travel gear, other passengers, a double stroller, groceries, shopping, etc.  (Maybe not all those things at once though, haha.)  I love the way it drives, I love the way it looks, I love the DVD player that I know the kids will enjoy on long trips once they're both forward facing.

    We also considered the Tahoe, but in the end, Toyota won out. 

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  • sept04brideinMDsept04brideinMD member
    Right now I drive a 4 Runner - and I love it.  We had said that when #2 was here or on the way, we'd move to a larger truck or a van.  We were both deadset against a minivan, however we had to rent one on vacation this year (to haul more people!) and it was WONDERFUL!  Now, honestly we were smittened by the Sienna.  Dh is a total truck guy too...but he won't drive the van...I will :(  I don't know if I'm ready to drive a van before I'm 30.  Hopefully I can hold out for another 2 years :)  #2 is coming A LOT sooner than we planned - so I'm not sure what we're going to do.  I'm also looking around my house and wondering if it's big enough...
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