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Calling All Minivan Moms!
Read all 22 responses: "We've just started looking at minivans, and I suddenly feel ... The 3 year old can sit in the middle of the front bench and see out. ...
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- In my experience, the van with captain seating is GREAT if you don't have a baby in an infant carseat. I have a Dodge Grand Caravan and I have the two bench rows. I do...
- In most minivans with benches for both back rows, you can switch the benches or just pull the little one out entirely and put the big one in the middle section. This ...
- I LOVE my Honda Odessey. It's a newer one 2007. The side door windows roll down which is key compared to some older ones. The middle/second seat is captains chairs, ...
Buying a Minivan
Read all 13 responses: "We are in the market for buying a minivan. ... We always look at Consumer reports as they rate all the cars once a year. Good luck! ...
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- We have a Dodge Caravan and love it! However, our next van will be a Toyota Sienna because of the safety ratings and the fact that Toyota rates very high in not needi...
- It seems that the most popular minivans out there are either Dodge Grand/Caravan or the Chrysler. We have a Dodge Grand Caravan and so far, so good. Safety rating just...
- i own a 2002 dodge grand caravan..i have had it for 2 years.. i have had one problem with it but other than that i like it.. if u do get one try mot to get the one wit...
Minivan, SUV, or Large Sedan? Seeking Advice from Moms W/ 2 Kids
Go for the minivan. I currently have a Toyota Camry and am waiting for the new minivans to come out from Toyota and Honda (supposed to be out this year or ...
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- Hi- I am a mother of three, ages 15, 10, 5. Have you considered a crossover vehicle? I had a Ford Expedition that we traded in for a Saturn Outlook in 2007. I lo...
- Hi there, We just went through this process ourselves and went with a Honda Odyssey minivan. We also have 2 children and wanted more room for family outings and wh...
- MAZDA 5!! and you can have it all! I wanted one, but my hubby wouldn't let me get one, because the reliability is not yet proven. I was SOO frustrated that when y...
SUV Vs. Minivan
I have drove minivans for over 10 years. They are not as bad as some may think. I finally last year bought an SUV (durango) only because of the stow and go ...
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- S., I think we can all relate. :) We had a Subaru Outback with just our two kids. It was a perfect vehicle for us. It had room to haul around all the gear we need...
- S., Hi, I think the mini van is the way to go with a family. My children are older now. I find that we need far less room in the car than we used to. With younger ch...
- I went from an SUV to a Toyota Sienna two years ago. I have absolutely no regrets! The Sienna has an amazing amount of room inside and can haul a lot of things you mig...
Very Needy 3 Year Old
I've typed two sentences and during that time I've had to open the minivan so my 4 year old could get her sticker, peel it off the wall after showing it to ...
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- Hi - I'm right there with you. This morning, PBS cartoon, cheerios, blankie and I still couldn't get through a 10 minute shower (HAD to wash my hair - you know the fee...
- "Needy" and "3 year old" are redundant. Same with "high maintenance" and "baby" or "toddler". They're all needy and require a great deal of maintenance. I've typed ...
- Can you have her nap? My daughter is 4 and a half, and i still make her "Nap" for my sanity. And hour or two in her room playing is heaven sent. Some days she just ...
Seeking Advice on Minivan
Definitely go check out Consumer Reports for the pros/cons of the different ones in they year you are looking for. I do like the convenience of the mini-van ...
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- H., We have a Dodge Grand Caravan and as soon as the transmission hit 140,000 miles it died. It cost us around $2500 to replace the transmission and later learned ...
- I strongly do NOT recommend Dodge Caravan. Ours has had problem after problem, and we have had friends with the Dodge and Chrysler version that has the same problems ...
- The Ford Windstar is awesome!!
Keeping My Car Clean with a 2 Year Old
I bought one a few years ago for my mini-van and four kids and it really ... I make my 7 year old responsible for cleaning the backseat and removing all ...
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- My kids are not allowed to eat in the car, so I can't help you there. As far as kids clutter, we keep a sterilite bin on the floor in front of my 1yr olds seat. W...
- We attach a walmart/grocery bag to our gear shift and fill it up (all trash goes in it). when we get home or the next time we fill up it goes and a new one gets put o...
- I keep small bags (like Walmart, Target bags)in the van at all times. I also have a small garbage can in the garage that we will use when we get home. I will put it ...
Advice on Best Forward-facing Toddler Car Seat for Minivan W/ "Captain's Chair"
After tons of research and seeing a friends minivan post-car accident with ... seat. now my husband and i fly a couple times a year and for that we use a ...
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- I agree Britax is the best. My mother in law has a nissan quest and we put in the Britax Marathon and it fits wonderfully. They are not cheap but well worth it.
- i can tell you right now that 98% of moms will tell you britax is the best! if you have the money to spend to buy one i say go for it. i personally have an alpha omega...
- After tons of research and seeing a friends minivan post-car accident with her Britax and toddler fully intact, I didn't hesitate to buy the Marathon for my son when h...
VAN Or SUV for Family of 5!
I LOVE my minivan!!! I have a 2 year old Dodge Caravan, got new for $15000. Before that, I had a Plymouth Voyager (same car, different tag) for 12 years ...
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- We just bought the Honda Odyssey. It has everything (Navigation, DVD, sunroof, heated leather seats, etc.) and fits 8 if you want. The back row seats fold right into...
- M., I am not sure what the ages of your children are, but we have a Tahoe and a Town & Country (kids are 10, 4 and 4 months). I love the Town & Country when it com...
- I would go for the VAN!!! We just a bought a Tahoe and I wish we would have gone for the van. I have 3 girls and I do daycare so the van would have been a plus. We got...
Need Minivan or SUV Purchase Advice
I love my minivan. The double slider doors and roominess of the back will be great. We alredy have made a road trip wit our 2 year old. ...
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- Hi S., I drive a 2004 Honda CR-V. Although I only have one child, I have very frequently put 3 car seats in the backseat. I'm tall (5'8) so I don't need to stretch to...
- Hi S., I have a 2003 Toyota 4-Runner and love it!! There are 3 safety seat belts in the back seat with plenty of room in the "trunk" when grocery shopping or for a...
- I hope you enjoy your Dodge Caravan. I myself love the Nissan Quest. It is very roomy, seats 7. I have 4 kids and we ride in style with no problems for their seats. Th...
