3-Row Suvs/minivans

[Jase]

Please make a case for an automobile that would comfortably seat at least 3 adults and two car seats.

Suddenly we're in need of a new car.

Sadly a minivan may be in our future.

xoxo

Jase

[Doyle]

I have a Pathfinder with an optional third row that folds down. Don't get a minivan!

[Mrs Pantherfan]

Good Lord, Jase...don't get a Minivan!!!

I have a honda pilot that would fit all you need

I have the 3rd row that folds down as well

[Niner National]

My parents have a Pilot. It holds 8. It gets fairly good gas mileage for a big car too.

[MadHatter]

We have a minivan (wife drives it and loves it).

I have a Hyundai Veracruz (SUV) and love it. It has the third seat that is great for kids and car seats.

[Scrumtrilescent]

Heard good things about the CX-9 as well.

[Zcustom]

We used to be one of those couples who looked down in disgust at minivan owners. Swore we'd never get one.

Now we own one and love it. Kids change that. The first time your little one can climb into the seat by themselves and look at you with that smile of satisfaction...yeah it's totally worth it.

[Mrs Pantherfan]

and why can't they do that it an SUV?

isn't it the same amount of room just not in a mommified body style?

no offense...I am one of those that hates them

[Jase]

Good Lord, Jase...don't get a Minivan!!!

I have a honda pilot that would fit all you need

I have the 3rd row that folds down as well

This'll be my wife's car... I'll still have my TS-sex.

So my dignity might remain intact if only for a little while.

[Zcustom]

Oh Ellen, it's totally different. Average height of an SUV floor is double that of a minivan, and for a toddler that's like the difference between a small hill and mount everest.

Built in entertainment systems, 2nd row captains chairs, more room in general, and car platform vs truck platform are some of the other reasons. You really don't see the value in one until you have kids, it's just that simple. At least it was for us

[Mrs Pantherfan]

well...glad I have cats then :)

and if I do one day have one...it's one and that's it..and if that bastard can't climb into a pilot...then he needs to be put down and out of his misery asap b/c he's never gonna get the ladies

[Guest]

I know a couple who had to buy a minivan suddenly (they had twins on top of one kid already). The guy drives it, the wife refused. He calls it "the white car" never the "minivan" (he's a stay at home dad).

I have rented one to drive to FL the past couple of years (6 people plus luggage) and while yes they look terrible and chicks don't check me out when I'm driving one, they do serve a purpose and do it well.

[Iceberg Slim]

Mini van, ughhh....please don't go that route, I am sorry even when I had young kids I didn't want anything to do with a mini-van. Take a look at the Ford Expedition XLT. Man SUV with the comforts that kids want and will keep them outta your hair...

[sunbunny]

I swore I'd never have a minivan, and then I bought one and loved it. There's so much more room in one than in an suv, and the back seats are much more comfortable. It was great for going on trips, too. They are much easier to get in and out of.