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Recommendations for Minivan - Pros & Cons
Asked by T.N. from Dallas
on August 13, 2009
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Hello ladies,
Next month, we'll need to purchase a minivan since we are going to have our # 3 ( 3 kids- 3.5 yrs and under :)) I don't know much about minivan. My hu...
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- the honda odyessey is awesome. If i ever go back to a van - although i'm partial to our SUV - i would definetly do the odyessey. It has so many perks - rear roll dow...
- Here is my experience. I own a Chrystler Town and Country. We did a ton of research before buying it. My husband is a large man (6'5 and over 300 lbs) and he could ...
- I've owned both Toyota and Honda. I loved them both, but Toyota was always so expensive to fix. I have an Odyssey now and I love it!! It's been great and the newer ...
Minivan Recommendations
Asked by Z.G. from Denver
on July 28, 2009
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We are looking at getting a minivan within the next 6-months and I was wondering what make and model Moms have, and what do you like/dislike about the minivan you have...
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- I have a Dodge Caravan SE, which is the cheaper version of the Chrysler Town & Country. Both are GREAT vans & I especially like mine because of the built in 5 point ca...
- I have a 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan top of the line. We bought it new and I would NEVER make this same purchase. It now has 95,000 miles but has been problematic since...
- I just bought a 2007 Chrysler Town and Country a few months ago. It's great! Stow and go seating, the back seat folds backwards also, for camping out, drive-ins, etc...
Calling All Minivan Moms!
Asked by S.L. from Boise
on July 7, 2009
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We've just started looking at minivans, and I suddenly feel lost!
One we looked at last night just gave me more questions instead of answers.
It has two rows of sea...
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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, ...
In the Market for a Minivan - What Do You Ladies Recommend?
Asked by R.R. from New York
on July 9, 2009
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I am scheduled to have my second baby at the end of July and I am starting to think that I am really going to need a minivan.
Can you ladies please tell me a little ...
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- I love my Toyota Sienna. The navigation system isn't great, but everything else about it is wonderful! Fantastic seating, easy to fold down back seats, easily fits u...
- Honda Odyssey - never thought I could love a minivan so much =) Good luck
- I can tell you what NOT to buy .... a Dodge Carivan. Stick with the foreign manufactures like Honda. They cost a little more but worth every penny down the road! We...
Do I Need a Minivan with Three Kids?
Asked by H.J. from Nashville
on July 6, 2009
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Hi,
I have two kids (3.5 and 2) and a third one on the way. My husband thinks we need a minivan to fit all these people with car seats in a car... but I don't feel ...
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- Have you looked into the Huyndai Veracruz SUV? My girlfriend just got one with two cars seats and room to spare. It's pretty big with a 3rd row that folds down. It's...
- I personally love my minivan, but I can see why a lot of people don't. I find the minivan to be more comfortable to put the car seat in and out of since I don't have ...
- I really don't have first-hand experience, but I know that most cars cannot fit a rear-facing seat and two other carseats in the back seat. It really depends on what ...
Towing with a Minivan.
Asked by V.S. from San Antonio
on June 27, 2009
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I was wondering if any moms (or dads) out there have ever towed a boat with a minivan. I have a 2007 Nissan Quest that can tow 3500 pounds. I want to get a boat and ...
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- our neighbors have a surburban they tow a camper with. they got a special thing that attaches to the car that makes towing eaiser. call a trusted auto shop and ask the...
- It can certainly be done, but you may want to have a tow kit installed for extra security. A bumper tow wouldn't be ideal for launching a boat. Don't forget to have li...
- the weight limits of most mini vans state what you can and cannot pull. If you don't find it in there or have lost yours, then I would call the manufacturer. I would...
Cheap Car Rental?
Asked by T.O. from Dallas
on June 13, 2007
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I'm trying to find a minivan for 10 days at the end of July with unlimited miles. All I can find on Hertz are ones for about $950. That's too much. Any ideas?
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- Unless you just HAVE to have a minivan... shoot for an SUV. I got one for an entire week -- doesn't have unlimited miles but I got it for $224 for the week... look...
- Traci, what city and dates. I can help you look for a fgood deal. i used to be a travel agent. K.
- I would try Budget. My husband, son, and I are going to Knoxville TN in a week and a half I got a mid-sized car with our AA Advantage discount for $150. I know you sai...
Minivan Vs. SUV
Asked by D.B. from Dallas
on April 14, 2009
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I will soon have baby #3 so I will need a bigger car. It will be a minivan or an SUV with the 3rd row. My question is what are your favorites about either? Why did ...
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- I have an 8 passenger Toyota Sienna (I have three in car seats and another on the way in November). The middle row isn't bucket seats right now (it's a bench that's sp...
- D.- I would suggest a minivan. Although I don't think anyone "wants" a minivan they are just so convienient! I gave up my SUV for a Nissan Quest minivan and it is s...
- Hi D., I started off with an Expedition, and was thrilled to switch to a minivan. I specifically ordered a minivan that had two captain seats in the middle (so eac...
What SUV with 3 Rows Should We Buy or Not Buy and Why?
Asked by C.E. from Atlanta
on June 20, 2009
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Still want one. Crunch time to find one. Like the trunk space of the Yukon XL and the Suburban. Ruled out Honda O minivan and Acura. Lexus GX small trunk space. Same w...
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- Hello, I have three children 7, 4, and 2. We have a Nissan Armada and it has plenty of room. We went from a Durango and there is soooo much more leg room betwee...
- I have a Ford Expedition 2003. Bought it new. 3 rows of seats. It has been WONDERFUL. I don't feel mommy-ish in it. I feel more sporty. There's plenty of room...ev...
- I have an 03 Honda Pilot and love it! I've had it for 3yrs now and would only trade it for another one! I have two kids ages 3 and almsot 9yrs and they have plenty o...
Car Seat Question
Asked by M.A. from Provo
on June 24, 2008
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My husband and I have 2002 Dodge minivan. Our son will turn 3 next month. There seem no space between the driver seat and our son carseat. He does not know how to c...
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- Try moving his carseat to a different location . This will start to give him the freedom to sit where he wants and encourage him to climb up into the van, seat himself...
- WOW! I was surprised at the responses! The law in CO is age 4 AND 40lbs. Not age 4 OR 40lbs. If your son is only 2 then you need to figure out how to make it work, eit...
- Two years old(even if almost three) is WAY too young for a booster with or with out a back unless it has a 5point harness built in. Do some research on the matter. t...
