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kahlua716
3 Girls for Me!
Member since 8/07 12475 total posts
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Keri
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Those with 3 kids or more
Please recommend your car!
I have 2 in convertible seats now, and I would like to have 1 more DC someday (if I can convince DH  ).
My lease isn't up until September, but I'm starting to think about what I should look for in my next car.
Right now I have a Honda CR-V. DH thinks I should get a mini-van, but I'm not sure I'm ready for the mommy-van.
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Lauren82
LIF Adult
Member since 10/06 4580 total posts
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Re: Those with 3 kids or more
I have two and am pregnant with my third, but I often have three in my car...I have a VW Routan. We love it...it has all of the extras I needed in a vehicle, is safe, and is pretty darn convenient. I was a hold out on the minivan but my husband insisted and it was the best choice for us.
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| Posted 12/12/12 5:55 PM |
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CunningOne
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Re: Those with 3 kids or more
I have a Buick Enclave (which is also along the same lines as the GMC Acadia and the Chevy Traverse)... I have an infant rear-facing in a convertible seat, and my 6 year old DD in her booster seat, both in the second row Captain's chairs. My 8 year old is in the 3rd row. I keep the 3rd row split, so he sits in the seat and the other half is down for more cargo space. I often have full use of the 3rd row and my stroller fits back there fine. I have no complaints at all.. well, except maybe the 20-gallon gas tank and the price of gas!
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| Posted 12/12/12 6:38 PM |
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want2beamom
Love my boys soooo much!!!
Member since 8/06 10164 total posts
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True love doesn't end with happily ever after...
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Re: Those with 3 kids or more
We have 4 kids...didnt want the mini van but actually do love it right now...easy access to all the kids, plus i can just press a button from inside the house and the older 2 run into the car as I get the others in. We are on our 2nd lease of an odyssey. Its really great for young kids!
That being said, cant wait for 2 yrs from now, when this lease is up and kids r older...we will be movin on up to an Armada or something of the sort
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| Posted 12/12/12 7:46 PM |
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maymama
my little loves
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Re: Those with 3 kids or more
we got an MDX last oct. if i were to do it again, id get the pilot, acadia or gasp... a mini van.
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| Posted 12/12/12 7:55 PM |
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skinny
3 boys and a princess!
Member since 11/08 8178 total posts
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Momma
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Re: Those with 3 kids or more
We have a Nissan Quest.
I don't like it. I did at first but the novelty of it wore off.
It's HUGE, but there's really not a lot of room. No automatic doors.
I would not get a mini van again.
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| Posted 12/13/12 6:54 AM |
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rugratmama
LIF Toddler
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Re: Those with 3 kids or more
I was reluctant, but took the jump to the minivan, and I LOVE it! I have a Town and Country. Stow and go seats, automatic doors and trunk, navigation, dvd, rear camera. My 5 and 2 years olds get in it by themselves, no problems. I have a second row bucket seat folded down, so I have a changing area in the back. Great price!
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| Posted 12/13/12 8:33 AM |
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ali120206
2 Boys
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Those with 3 kids or more
I have a Pilot with two kids. If I were to do it again (and I'm not having more kids) I would get something like the Acadia where it's easier to access the third row.
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| Posted 12/13/12 8:38 AM |
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bpmom
Feeling Blessed
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Re: Those with 3 kids or more
I have 3 kids and a Honda Pilot, honestly wish I had gone for the mini-van instead but we love the 4x4 capabilities and we can take the Pilot on the beach.
All three are in the middle row, and they fit pretty well. Sometimes I'll put the 4yo in the 3rd row but that has him with part of that seat folded down and I feel like he's cramped.
When I was researching the Pilot vs Odyssey, I found a video of a 6'+ guy evaluating them for backseat room. His advice was to go with the Odyssey if you have tall people in your family because he felt cramped in both the 2nd and 3rd rows of the Pilot.
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| Posted 12/13/12 9:36 AM |
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mnmsoinlove
Mommy to 2 sweet girls!
Member since 3/09 8585 total posts
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Re: Those with 3 kids or more
I have a pilot. I don't love it with the carseat situation and I only have two kids right now. We will be getting an odyssey next year. I need dual sliding doors.
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| Posted 12/13/12 9:39 AM |
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Lucky09
2017!
Member since 1/06 7539 total posts
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Re: Those with 3 kids or more
I am in the same boat. I have 2 DC and am on the fence about a #3.
We have a CRV now and I am torn between a minivan and a larger SUV like the Pilot or Acadia.
I am considering the Odyssey and Sienna but the thing holding me back is that I keep my cars a looooong time, and I'm not sure I want to drive a minivan for the next 10 years, lol. I also need AWD because of where I live, and the Odyssey doesn't come in AWD but of course I prefer the look of the Odyssey to the Sienna.
Good luck with your decision! It's not easy!
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| Posted 12/13/12 10:56 AM |
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Rycois
Blessed with 2blue/2pink
Member since 12/05 13341 total posts
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Re: Those with 3 kids or more
We got a minivan (Honda Odyssey) when I was PG with my 3rd.
I'm now PG with my 4th so I'm def. glad we got it.
Doesn't look too pretty but it really, really is great to have!!
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| Posted 12/13/12 11:15 AM |
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summertime
LIF Adolescent
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Re: Those with 3 kids or more
Pregnant with #4, I have a YUKON which is not big enough. It has no cargo space, so I am getting a Suburban.
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| Posted 12/13/12 11:59 AM |
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laurabora
LIF Adult
Member since 4/07 2712 total posts
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Laura
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Re: Those with 3 kids or more
I would recommend getting something with captains chairs in the second row for easy access to the third row. I have three kids and the Volvo XC90 which does not have this setup, and I can't wait for our lease to be over so I can get either the GMC Acadia or possibly the Yukon XL or Chevy Suburban if I can get a deal. It's just too hard to get to the third row with a bench seat in the second row.
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| Posted 12/13/12 12:11 PM |
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kahlua716
3 Girls for Me!
Member since 8/07 12475 total posts
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Keri
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Re: Those with 3 kids or more
Thank you for all the advice! I'm going to look into all the suggestions.
I sat in/looked at the VW Routan at the Jones Beach Airshow last year when I was pg with DD2 and I loved it- but I know its $$$$.
So- I guess I'll have to do some pricing.
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| Posted 12/13/12 12:43 PM |
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