I think DH is ready to get a "family" car--updated to ask if DH needs the "bigger

So now that DD is one year old, DH is finally thinking of trading in his 2-door BMW and getting something more family-friendly.

Based on the good experiences other family members have had, he is debating between a Honda or a Toyota.

That said, any thoughts on the CR-V, Rav4, Pilot, 4 Runner, Highlander?

Thanks!

Message edited 2/26/2008 5:57:40 PM.

Re: I think DH is ready to get a "family" car--need opinions on SUV's

I am partial to Toyotas, since DH worked for them for so long. The Highlander is a nice size. Might be a bit big if you are transitioning from a sedan. The Rav4 is great, and the new ones have a 3rd row option. They are great on gas too. The 4 Runner is also really nice and might be a better deal than the Highlander. But there is no 3rd row option for the 4 Runner.

Having said that, a good friend of mine went from a small sedan to a Honda Pilot with a 3rd row & loves it. She has 2 kids, both still in convertible seats and there is plenty of room.
ETA: I forgot the CR-V. It was nice but I felt a little claustrophobic in it.

Message edited 2/26/2008 5:02:54 PM.

Re: I think DH is ready to get a "family" car--need opinions on SUV's

we have a honda pilot and ABSOLUTELY love it! its so easy to load and unload our little guy and fits everything we could need in it also!

Re: I think DH is ready to get a "family" car--need opinions on SUV's

I've had the CR-V for 2 months and absolutely adore it. It was a great transition SUV also - I previously have driven only small cars. It drives like a car but has all the good points, esp with the baby, of an SUV. IMO, best possible value out there.

Re: I think DH is ready to get a "family" car--need opinions on SUV's

Thanks for the input.
DH is 6'3. Do you think he needs the bigger category?

Re: I think DH is ready to get a "family" car--updated to ask if DH needs the "bigger

Re: I think DH is ready to get a "family" car--updated to ask if DH needs the "bigger

We have two CRV's and love them - we looked the Rav4 - but we had a friend with us and DH and our friend sat in the back seat and honestly there was little room in back left over. DH is 6' and our friend is about 5'11. I can easily fit three adults in my back seat without being crushed.

Re: I think DH is ready to get a "family" car--updated to ask if DH needs the "bigger

i have a CRV too and love it, its great for the 3 of us, however, when we try for #2 i may get the pilot, as it has even more room

Message edited 2/26/2008 8:56:48 PM.

Re: I think DH is ready to get a "family" car--updated to ask if DH needs the "bigger

Re: I think DH is ready to get a "family" car--updated to ask if DH needs the "bigger

I've always owned Honda's and never had a problem. I had the Jeep Liberty and hated it. The CRV or RAV4 is a little cramped with a car seat rear facing (the seat needs to be pulled all the way up), the main reason we opted for the Pilot with DC#2 on the way!!!

Happy Car Shopping :)

Message edited 2/26/2008 9:27:58 PM.

Re: I think DH is ready to get a "family" car--updated to ask if DH needs the "bigger

I LOVE my Pilot. I had a Mazda Protege before it and I had no problem with the transition. It is so roomy, I just love it!

Re: I think DH is ready to get a "family" car--updated to ask if DH needs the "bigger

My sis has the Rav4 and she likes it. i think it's terrible, but that's because I drive a 6 cylander (sp?) and would never drive anything less.

Re: I think DH is ready to get a "family" car--updated to ask if DH needs the "bigger

I think we may go w/ the highlander bc it's a little bigger