Minivans are the best all round vehicle by far and the Caravan can be an insane deal in some trim levels. You can haul 7-8 people in complete comfort (unlike the penalty box of a third row in most SUVs), they're easy to drive, you can haul tons of stuff securely, they're reasonably economical and they're super versatile with the sliding side doors. They're also the perfect size in that they fit in every parking spot and every garage. I could go on.
Also, counter to what a lot of posters are saying, you absolutely don't need AWD. It's all about the tires. I have an F150 4x4, a FWD Sienna and an AWD CLS550 - the FWD minivan with Blizzaks is amazing in every single weather condition including traversing the mountains in a foot of snow with ice underneath. If I could have only one car as my only car, the minivan would be it. It's not as fun as the CLS and the F150 might look cooler, but the minivan is the best of the bunch.
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