So unlike the other thread looking for a small car, we are starting to search for a large car for our expanding family!
Just found out that wife is pregnant and it's time to start searching for something larger (maybe even a minivan...) as the 2012 Rogue with 2 car seats, and 3 adults is not going to cut it...unless someone loses a LOT of weight within the next few months so they can squeeze in b/w the rear car seats.
We are considering the Mazda5 as I like it, and it's like a mini-minivan but the rear space is non-existent once you actually utilize the rear seats. Son is too small for a while still before he uses a booster, and the next baby will need a full on seat as well.
Trying to keep the budget under 25k and not sure whether to go with a full on van (i.e.: Odyssey / Sienna / Sedona / Quest / Grand Caravan (wife hates the back end of the GC)) or with a larger SUV with third row seating.
Not sure whether to trade in the Rogue, or the Volt in on the new car...but once the time comes we can decide at that stage. Volt is great for commuting (18,500km in a year with 180L of gas used!).
Any recommendations? Thoughts? Suggestions? Would prefer lower than 20k but apparently vans don't depreciate that fast!
Would really love a wagon...but unfortunately I don't think something exists for our needs.
Just found out that wife is pregnant and it's time to start searching for something larger (maybe even a minivan...) as the 2012 Rogue with 2 car seats, and 3 adults is not going to cut it...unless someone loses a LOT of weight within the next few months so they can squeeze in b/w the rear car seats.
We are considering the Mazda5 as I like it, and it's like a mini-minivan but the rear space is non-existent once you actually utilize the rear seats. Son is too small for a while still before he uses a booster, and the next baby will need a full on seat as well.
Trying to keep the budget under 25k and not sure whether to go with a full on van (i.e.: Odyssey / Sienna / Sedona / Quest / Grand Caravan (wife hates the back end of the GC)) or with a larger SUV with third row seating.
Not sure whether to trade in the Rogue, or the Volt in on the new car...but once the time comes we can decide at that stage. Volt is great for commuting (18,500km in a year with 180L of gas used!).
Any recommendations? Thoughts? Suggestions? Would prefer lower than 20k but apparently vans don't depreciate that fast!
Would really love a wagon...but unfortunately I don't think something exists for our needs.
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