tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181263349418369341.post1712995199259956556..comments2023-10-11T07:07:54.731-06:00Comments on hapilly ever after: New Carlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16419901586327437257noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181263349418369341.post-38277899332400769272011-04-11T13:47:37.198-06:002011-04-11T13:47:37.198-06:00Gotta say, even without the cool factor, minivans ...Gotta say, even without the cool factor, minivans are pretty awesome. I wasn't very excited about driving one until I finally went to look at some and not only does our Honda drive really smoothly, but the space is so worth it! I love being able to flatten out the seats (well, until kid #3 shows up next month and I have to start using the back seat), and have a huge flat space in the back. Oh, and those automatic doors come in really handy for school drop off/pick up, and when its raining, not to mention being able to buckle the kids easily from inside instead of leaning in and getting soaked. I'm a minivan convert.<br /><br />But my mom's Pilot has a lot of space as well, its just a little of a pain when you are using the back seat, but its nice being able to seat 8. (Actually, I think all the newer minivans have an optional 8th seat as well, we just didn't buy a new enough one to get that feature.)<br /><br />Oh, and no matter what vehicle you end up with, if you can get one with leather seats, that is a HUGE plus with kids--they wipe up so easily!kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15447062861030778055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181263349418369341.post-10983719529788225742011-04-09T21:08:44.405-06:002011-04-09T21:08:44.405-06:00I have mini-van envy up to my ears! they are awes...I have mini-van envy up to my ears! they are awesome, I mean, your kids can climb in by themselves, you can step in to buckle them if nescesary, and if you have a dirty diaper, there is sooo much room to change it in. And auto doors, stow-n-go seats, I saw a lady at DI fit a wooden dininng chair and a wheelbarrow into the back of her minivan and still had her two kids in the middle captian chairs. And then I started drooling! haha.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06710471445425846328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181263349418369341.post-19670263759887559752011-04-07T15:34:05.430-06:002011-04-07T15:34:05.430-06:00Pam- Brent thinks about a Pilot but I don't. I...Pam- Brent thinks about a Pilot but I don't. I don't think its roomy enough. So I don't think your jealousy will ruin our relationship. <br />Liz- Those sliding doors if automatic are fantastic, but you probably won't be able to park next to me, because we'll probably get a pathfinder.lehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16419901586327437257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181263349418369341.post-44990550947596089352011-04-06T18:43:37.528-06:002011-04-06T18:43:37.528-06:00Don't get a durango, they are crappy. Yes I k...Don't get a durango, they are crappy. Yes I knew this before I bought one. You should get a Honda Pilot or Acura MDX, but then I would never speak to you again because of my bitter jelousy.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002522314211059856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181263349418369341.post-52156073316159263012011-04-05T14:03:22.586-06:002011-04-05T14:03:22.586-06:00I never park next to a car/suv that hints of child...I never park next to a car/suv that hints of children. If I see a carseat, I move over a few spots. I don't want to risk getting my car dinged by a child flinging their car door open, or a mother trying to buckle her children in and accidentally bumping her open door into the next car.<br /><br />I will always park next to a mini-van. Those sliding doors are fantastic.<br /><br />Also, I'm glad you're not anti-minivan. Moms who are anti-minivan are fooling themselves. After you have kids, you aren't cool anymore anyway, no matter what you drive. Minivans are MADE to make the life of a mother easier. Why fight that? I would think a mother would be embracing things that would make her life simpler.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07972901089095708705noreply@blogger.com