Young family just go with a minivan with all the bells and whistles, upgrade later when you are not hauling so much stuff around. Automatic doors are the bees knees when hauling stuff including kids. Strollers are bigger than they look when trying to stuff them into a car/SUV. Add in the backpacks and toys and you will love the extra space inside. Storage is key.
I tried to avoid the minivan, big mistake. The SUV just didn't cut it. A stroller with hockey/lacrosse gear and whatever else you need for the day just didn't fit. I lasted two years and broke down and bought the minivan when the 3rd came along.
I have a 5 and 3 year old now and will look to sell the van and get a small SUV or truck. But I keep going back to just how damn convenient the van is.
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