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Originally Posted by Tiger
Mini Vans are awesome, get a mini van
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I agree, I really don't understand the stigma about mini-vans. Do people still believe their vehicle defines them?
We have one, and it is great. I have had 3 adults, and 3 kids and their hockey gear (one being a goalie) in the van to go to a game. You can't do that with a wagon or SUV. Most SUV with 7 seating have no cargo space when the rear most seat is up.
As has been mentioned the ability for the kids to get into the vehicle by themselves is great. Also, the sliding door remove the concern about your kids hitting another vehicle when they open the door. Ours has power doors and tailgate. This is a great thing when you are loaded down with kids or other gear.
I honestly think you would be foolish to discount a mini-van without driving them, and really thinking about your future life style.
I will say that we have had great success with Hyundai. We have had two. We had a Santa Fe, currently we have an Entourage (2008) van. We are 140,000 km into it and have never done anything to ther vehicle other than routine/regular maintenance.
In summary:
- Don't write off a min van without driving one, and thinking about your future life (2 kids, which will get bigger)
- If you decide to go SUV take a look at Hyundai. We have had great success/happiness with out vehicle.
Good luck. I just ended my search for a new vehicle this past week.