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While I totally agree with Tara W., I have to add that it's whatever car your family is in! :) Ok... to mention literally the best family vehicle we've ever had? HONDA ODYSSEY by far!! They've put the family's safety & needs in a classy package!

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Heidi M commented on January 12, 2010 - forgot to mention we have 5 kids and we're still comfortable, even on trips!

Sarah D voted on January 15, 2010

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Hester P commented on January 16, 2010 - Definitely the best family car, HOWEVER, not so great in the Colorado snow! We're actually looking to trade ours in for an AWD or 4WD one.. good for me to get suggestions on here.

Jodie B voted on January 16, 2010

Kayren B commented on January 16, 2010 - Love mine too- since I live in Texas not a problem with the whole ice and snow- I love that I can remove the seats in the middle on long trips to give more room- and I love that the back seat stows completely flat for when we go to the beach!

Jeanette V voted on January 16, 2010

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Jamie T commented on January 16, 2010 - I totally agree! This is my second Odessy and with 4 kids and occasional visitors, I LOVE being able to seat 8! The versatility of this car is awesome, I can re-arrange at will!

Renae W commented on January 16, 2010 - I too love my Odyssey and think its the bet car I have ever owned! Its versatility is amazing and we do take ours to Tahoe to the snow and it never falters! Best car ever for a family and so comfortable on longer trips!

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Mary S commented on January 16, 2010 - We have had our Odyssey for 9 years and 110,000 miles. LOVE it!! It may not be cool to be driving a minivan but they kids are happy, safe and comfortable.

Mary S voted on January 16, 2010

Michelle C commented on January 16, 2010 - with 3 kids we shopped around and this was the van for us. I was afraid of the Minivan stamp but we love it. we take long trips & it hasn't failed us yet. It's hard to find a roomy car when you have 3 carseats & 2 adults & lots stuff.

dud voted on January 16, 2010

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Kim M commented on January 16, 2010 - We are on our third Odyssey. We have 4 kids (3 in car seats) and use it on long trips and pack it full for camping. LOVE it and wouldn't trade it.

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Heather K commented on January 17, 2010 - I have one also. For the most part I really enjoy it, but when I have two carseats stapped into the middle row, no one can get into the back row without unbuckling the carseat!

Jess F voted on January 17, 2010

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Julie C commented on January 17, 2010 - My '02 Odessey has over 115K miles on it and we love it since we bought it used with 60K on it. We have leather, DVD/CD/tape with headphones so those in back can listen to something different than what the driver and passenger are listening to. GreatSpace

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Best Family Car

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While I totally agree with Tara W., I have to add that it's whatever car your family is in! :) Ok... to mention literally the best family vehicle we've ever had? HONDA ODYSSEY by far!! They've put the family's safety & needs in a classy package!

I have a Chevy Suburban --The truck that started the whole SUV thing, its great I have 3 rows, easily separate my kids so they can't touch each other and tons of storage, yeah its an alcoholic on fuel but I live in Michigan so I use my 4 wheel drive alot

Where I live in the midwest, you really can't beat my Dodge Caravan -automatic sliding doors and hatch, heated leather seats for cold mornings, stow and go, and a built in DVD player for Elmo, Dora, and Barney videos. Compared to a big SUV gas is great.

Toyota Sienna. Very comparable to the Honda Oddysey, but I felt like I had better line of sight with a smaller blind spot in the Toyota, and I liked the feel of it better when I test drove them both. I LOVE my Sienna. No "mini-van image issues" for me.

I LOVE my Acura MDX. It's sporty looking, well made, and good in bad weather. The rear cargo area is very spacious and perfect for my 90 pound lab, but it's nice that I can put up the third row when I need it.

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Ford Flex - best quality ride I ever had! Great room in third row (easily fits adults), still room for storage - and all the extras you could ask for (DVD, rear back up camera, navigation system, Sync, button flip middle row, heated middle row seats, etc

We have the Toyota Sequoia only downside-gas mileage. Great for the whole family. Exceptionally safe, accident proven! Our dog travels with us all the time and he loves that the back window rolls down. Plus we can carry all the kids toys, sports gear etc

I love my Honda CR-V, good on gas, great visibility.

You were born with all the transportation you need. Of course we need cars for this and that, but if our children grow up walking and running, here and there, it will make a huge difference in their lives

Lincoln Navigator. American made,V8 power,very plush/comfortable, keypad entry,DVD player,6-disc in-dash CD player,heated/cooled front seats (Texas heat),Navigation,THX surround sound,power third row,power hatch,chrome luggage rack,perfect for road trips

If the Toyota Seqouia came out in a Hybrid, you couldn't beat it anywhere! It seats 8 - so you get your kids and friends, has TONS of storage, all the plush bonuses of leather seats, CD-player, heated seats, moon roof, etc., and TONS of storage!

Well, I always said that I would never own a minivan, so thankfully Honda re-worked the Honda Pilot and I bought the '09 model in August '08. I love it! It has a third row seat that even my husband sits in comfortably and it is not too big to drive easily

FORD FLEX.....I call it a mini cooper on steroids. A cross between a mini van and a limo for my family and much more luxurious and comfortable than my previous minivan. Its cool, has a fridge for long trips, all three rows have moon roofs..highly recomm

Without a doubt, Subaru Impreza. 4 door sedan, comfortable, reinforced framing, all around air bags, and all-wheel drive. Room for 5, with a good sized trunk for the groceries. Subaru has a great warranty and lots of smart extras like roof & bike racks.

Ford Freestyle (now Taurus X). American made, tons of storage in the back even when the 3rd row seat is in use. Seats 7 comfortably. Never had a problem, and it's really proving itself in snow and ice this winter!

I love my expedition. 3 rows, leather(or cloth upholstry) pretty much any feature you want. The only thing I don't like about it is that with the 3rd row there isn't much room for a stroller or groceries unless it's folded. I'd like to get an excursion

We absolutely love our Volvo xc90. We test drove many 3rd row cars, and the xc90 was the roomiest and most comfortable. It fit 4 adults, two large carseats, and our double stroller with plenty of spare room for cargo. Highly recommend it!

I love my Toyota Matrix. We have twins and the car seats fit great, the DuoGlider fits in the back and we can still fit a 50lb bag of pet food, groceries, etc., etc. And you can't sneeze at 38mpg. I only wish I hadn't been rear ended. Now sunroof leaks

I loved everything about my dodge caravan, except that thing was a piece of crap!! nothing worked on it however it was very comfortable lol. I love my toyota camry! (#2 wrecked 1) I would love a honda or toyota mini van tho!

I love my truck silverado extended cab, however who ever designed the rear doors wasn't thinking well. I always wonder why as soon as you have 1 child people think they have to run out & buy a minivan.I have 3 kids & huge dogs, we all fit great & safely!

I have both a Ford Explorer with 3rd row seating and a Dodge Durango with 3rd row seating and I love them both. The durango has over 200,000 mile on it with no major work done to it and the explorer has 129,000 miles on it with no work done. Great SUV's!

Honda Odyessy! The people who won't drive a minivan need to get over themselves already . Minivans are the MOST practical car for raising a family hands down. As a former SUV owner I can tell you I like the van 100% better.

Sorry Ladies, Hands down I have had my Chevy Suburban 10 years & I get the ride of a Cadillac and the storage and seating of a van with a full frame underneath not a unibody.

A prius. Kids don't need huge SUVs. Kids need a healthy planet.

It is pretty sad that so many people are buying non american vehicles.... what happened to Chrysler, and Ford....??????

Mazda 5 - it is the mini minivan!! Perfect for a woman of a smaller build and a 3-row 6-seater with the last 2 seats folding down to give lots of storage room!! It looks nice and it is fun to drive, even for someone who is nervous about driving a minivan!

Hands down, the Volkswagen ROUTAN! It has THE best use of space (thanks to "German" engineering) while not sacrificing comfort. 2nd row is full captains chairs & 3rd row is a full-sized row. Ample trunk space & floor storage plus great gas mileage too!

I love my GMC Acadia. Has everything listed, plus remote start, which is the BEST for moms with small kids!

Love my Toyota Sienna. Bought it used, so doesn't have all the bells and whistles, but it gets great mileage, has TONS of storage, and seats 7. LOVE IT!!!

Toyota Sienna! I said that we would never own a minivan; however, with a 10mnth old and another baby due in 2 mnths it was the only practical way to go. We did look at American made minivans but they just did not compare. Sienna is a living room on wheels

We just purchased a Ford Freestyle. I had never even heard of it or seen one. but we LOVE it! Very roomy, three rows, had great crash test ratings.

Honda Odyssey, hands down.

I am voting for a Porsche 911...who says a family can't arrive it style..

Our family car is an old Toyota Camry wagon with a third row. With 3 kids it works great, and we have 2 extra seats, or lots of extra space when we need it. The Honda Odyssey and Pilot we tempting, but the wagon has better gas mileage and is cheaper.

My Ford F-150 Crew Cab. I love that truck. Before we purchased this one I drove a '79 F-150 extended cab. I can keep my family AND haul any large item I want, no drop offs, reconfig seats, I'm done in one trip. And I don't have to stay on the beaten path.

Mazda 5. For the price, it's a great choice. Of course, my first choice would have been either the Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey.

Toyota Sienna!!! It's nice looking, has more storage than the Highlander we traded it for, and has automatic sliding doors - which are ideal for kids!! It's easy to drive and has various options/features to choose from...plus it has 8 seats!

My GMC Acadia is great for little one's and big one's. Good luck with the search!

kia sedona, its the greatest ever my kids carseat fit great and it has the new safty features. very spacey,i never wanted a van i wanted a truck because im not a soccor mom,but when i seen it i fell in love it sporty and i love it. the kia sedona is great

Our family car is neither a minivan or an SUV, it's a Kia Rondo. It's the roomiest car we've ever owned (not to mention best $). Headroom makes it easy for adults to peek in and out getting kids in the carseats, even the largest of which fit comfortably.

I have had Dodge Caravans and have been happy with them. My next vehicle will be a mini-van. Votes look the most for the Sienna and the Odyssey, but I am surprised I have not seen anyone mention the Nissan Quest. Anyone have thoughts on the Quest?

Suzuki XL-7- 3rd Row stow n Go seats, built in dvd player, heated front seats, EXCELLENT warranty, great gas mileage, not too many on the road- one of a kind!!, sleek, stylish and affordable. We bought ours brand new for $22,000 fully loaded.

Love love love my Chevy Impala. Unfortunately, with the law requiring my kids be in a car seat until they are 8 (for heaven's sake), three car seats make it impossible for my 5 year old to buckle herself. So we are planning on getting a Toyota Sequoia.

I've been in the shop way 2 many times w/my Chrysler T&C, I love it! If it didn't hv the small prob of being made in the US by a co that didn't build to last, I'd keep it forever. As it goes, I'll keep it as long as it runs. It's a perfect design 4 Moms!

I agree with all of the moms who own a minivan. There is no vehicle more practical to raise a family in. I love my Toyota Sienna. It is great on gas and a true value in this struggling economy, without sacrificing luxuries that make a car a joy to drive.

I'm a stay-at-home mom and plus, baby-sitter of 3 kids! So, I had to upgrade from a Saturn sedan 2 a SUV! I got a 99 Dodge Durango! LOVE the 3rd row! I have all the kids in the back. So, this SUV is AWESOME! Love it!

VW Routan....it's a Chrysler/VW collaboration(so at least it's somewhat American made) but handles "tighter' like a German car would---felt better to drive than the Odyssey. TONS of space and features. Love the remote start and entertainment pckg.

We have had 2 Ford Windstar's and a Ford Freestar~~love them, plenty of room and American made to boot!! Got the leather seats with this one and will never go back to cloth, so much easier to clean with kids!!

The feature I've come to appreciate it the split fold down seats in the rear of my Saab. Way too many times I've had boxes to take home that are too long for my trunk. But I can lay two thirds of the seat flat and still haul baby!

Drove GMC surburban 12 years! Made many trips to South Padre Island Fishing in Lousiana Hauled furniture 6 foot couch 2-5 drawer high boys-not at the same time-to college much more Replaced with Expedition Wanted something shorter Miss length at times

I LOVE my Lexus LX470. PLENTY of room. 2nd & 3rd row seats 3 across, and lots of trunk space. Even after I put my stroller in I still have lots of trunk space. Navigation, DVD, etc, UltraPlush! Even gets GREAT gas mileage compared to my Volvo XC90. A++

If I had what I wanted, I'd like a Toyota Sequoia. As it is, we have a Ford Expedition. 4 kids, 2 parents and a dog, plenty of space. My favorite thing? Leather seats! With carsick proned kids, nothing better than leather seats!

I love my Chevy Impala, lol. Great car!! Awesome on gas and fits my family pretty well and an extra here and there, lol.

I love love love my Odyssey!!!! It's the best car I ever owned. Soooo comfy for me and my kids just love it too. I have a 1, 4 and 6 year old. It's easy to load the baby and the big kids have no trouble getting in and buckled by themselves.

Honda Pilot - I have owned my faithful Honda Pilot since 2004 and it has had no major services. It stores a lot when the kids are in & out of the car. It holds up to 8 people with the 3rd row. I would change the back hatch door, with a opening window.

Just bought a new Chrysler Town & Country that has the stow and go. Holds 7 people comfortably and has ton of storage. All the seats fold down and you can load it full of whatever. Just fit 3 doors, 14 studs & 2 sheets of sheetrock in it in one trip!

Definitly a mini van

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My twelve year old Subaru Legacy wagon. My mechanic says it has at least another twelve good years left, even though it's been rear ended three times and sideswiped once, and is covered with dents, dings, and dirt. It takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'!

Even though there some type of stigma against the mini van, I have to say our 03' Honda Odessey is the tops. With loads of room (with the seats out the space rivals that of my truck) and space for seven this V6 can take us anywhere there is blacktop.

Van wise... Kia Sedona. I had one with stow and go 3rd row, bag hooks in the rear extra-deep storage well, double automatic doors, dvd player, etc. Best of all, very sporty. But, I LOVE the newer durangos w all this plus... miss mine a lot!

I love the GMC Acadia! It has seating for 7 w/ the middle row having captains chairs. We have the DVD system, remote start, heated front leather seats and I can open the back hatch w/ a button on my key fob. The 3rd row lays down flat fast & easy.

Having 5 children I can tell you that I really miss our full size 13 passengerChevy van. It held all the baseball equimnet and well as the team when we traveled. I even leaned to chop vegetables waiting for pratice to end. I really miss this van. Glenda

I have a Honda Odyssey, and I like it ok, but it burns me up that I can't buy something more fuel efficient.

NISSAN ARMADA!!!! That says it ALL: V8, SO SPACIOUS,THIRD ROW ( 8 passengers), SURROUND SOUND, POWER SEATS, etc!!!! just about to upgrade from a 2007 to a 2010 - with all the bells and whistles! LOVE IT!!!!!!

I love our Acura MDX. We had a Toyota Matrix and it was great until we had our 2nd kid. You kiss the windshield in the Matrix if you are 5'8" or taller. Tons of room in the MDX and love the standards it comes with.

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I love our Acura MDX. We had a Toyota Matrix and it was great until we had our 2nd kid. You kiss the windshield in the Matrix if you are 5'8" or taller. Tons of room in the MDX and love the standards it comes with.

kia sedona, its the greatest ever my kids carseat fit great and it has the new safty features. very spacey,i never wanted a van i wanted a truck because im not a soccor mom,but when i seen it i fell in love it sporty and i love it. the kia sedona is great

My GMC Acadia is great for little one's and big one's. Good luck with the search!

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