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Originally Posted by dubc80
I have 2 kids under 3 and we have a Toyota Highlander.
Awesome vehicle. It would fit your criteria with the 3rd row, and 7 seats. You can get a used one a few years old for under $30K.
However, the 3rd row seating is useless.
Since the 2nd row doesn't fold flat, you have to climb over the 2nd row to get back there. With 2 car seats, its pretty much impossible. Well, unless you want to take the car seats out, flip it down, climb over into the back, then re-install everything.
When you have the 3rd row up, there is virtually no trunk. I'm not sure our stroller would even fit to be honest.
I think most 3-row SUV's would be like this.
I see a mini-van in my future.
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Quoted for emphasis. I know so many people that have bought a 3 row SUV and hate the thing as the 3rd row is useless when you have car seats in the 2nd row, especially if you're rear facing. One friend is trading in his Pilot after only 1 year. The Nissan "flip" seats help somewhat, but don't work with Rear Facing seats or infant carriers.
Car companies are really pushing the image thing with the SUV's, but from a usefulness they are really lagging minivans.