Friday, October 23, 2009

SUV vs. Minivan

Well, I've been a mommy of two for a little over 3 months now.  One thing I have discovered for sure is that we need a bigger vehicle.  Whenever we go somewhere now, especially with all the kids' stuff, I feel clostrophobic.  I've been researching different vehicles and would like YOUR opinion/input.  Below are the vehicles I'm interested in.  What do you find most useful/efficient for your family?  I'm trying to think years down the road too, as I know we will want at least one more child.  I'm also thinking of when we take the kids to amusement parks, go on vacation, beach trips, etc.  Which do you think is the most family-friendly vehicle?

Saturn Outlook




Mitsubishi Endeavor






Honda Odyssy





Toyota Sequoia




Toyota Highlander






What do you guys think?  Any others to take into consideration?  Ideally, I'd like a 3-row seater.  Minivans just haven't warmed up on me yet.  Got any to recommend?

3 comments:

nicole said...

I know what you mean about not warming up to minivans yet...I feel you on the cramped car when you have a kid and tons of supplies (esp. with 2 or 3!), so a bigger vehicle is a must. I like all your choices, but the first 2 and the last 1 are my favorites as far as LOOKS go. I would check out safety ratings and stuff too though if you haven't already.

Candie said...

Hahahaha! You are cramped with two munchkins, wait until you have to cram three in the backseat! Not fun, but doable. My choice is the Honda Odyssey. That is the only vehicle that we are looking at. My mom has the Hylander, but when the third row is in place, their isn't much trunk space. You are just going to have to test drive and see what you like.

Mommy of Three! said...

Candie - Ha ha ha ha. We actually brought Natty's old carrier to Matt and Maggie the other day. SO it was wweeiirrdd to see 3 carseats in the back. We think you guys are awesome for being able to do it. With the stroller in the trunk (in either car), we can't get groceries, well, not very much, as it takes up the entire trunk.


Nicole - #1 is my favorite too! I am not sure thought. We own a Saturn (Tim's car), but the company has been bought out since.