Family Car/Van/Suv Recommendations??

[erinyourpclady]

Yeah I have a trailblazer too. Hate it. But I can't get more than 8,000 for it and we owe 9,000. So it stays. But I hate it.

When we were overseas we had ordered a tralblazer but decided to go mini-van instead. Thank goodness! But I traded my mini-van in a year ago for a Chrysler Aspen. Oh I love my truck!!!:love:

 

[heather223]

I have a Toyota Sienna and I LOVE It!! Rides like a car, but has enough room for everyone. If you want, I can let you test drive it at the next cluster meeting!

 

[buckeyefan08]

I have a KIA sadonnaand love it! We bought it when I was eight monthe preg. with Christopher. I was able to get in and out easy and the girls are able to get in by themselves. Three kids in car seats with no problem. TONS of cup holders and we love that the back seats are stow & go. And you can't beat the warranty on a KIA!!!!

 

[Stephaniecafe]

Yeah I have a trailblazer too. Hate it. But I can't get more than 8,000 for it and we owe 9,000. So it stays. But I hate it.

YouTube - Chevy Trailblazer SS and Corvette Ballet My husband drives for a living and this is what he did in a trailblazer! He worked for GM at the time and was doing a moral boost for the workers at the factory. We really aren't sure how it got on youtube, since it was a high security deal! I have given my thoughts on American cars in the past. I only have to say that GM is doing really bad. They have laid off so many and we got caught up in the last lay off despite my husband's expertise and abilities in teaching. He was hired by VW the day he was laid off by GM! Buy the van you want. I am a little disheartened by the whole GM experience. He worked their l5 years! I heard that the company will be bankrupt by June 2009. I am not recommending you buy one, but rather warning you that if you do you may not have a dealership to honor "factory warranty". Sooo sad! We loved GM!

 

[Yakmama]

I have a Honda CRV- had it since 1998 and it has 170,000 miles on it and has NEVER broken down! I LOVE my car and would buy another one just like it if it died today.

 

[jrstephens]

I have a leased Trailblazer. I HATE the MPG!! Actually, my car salesman called me last night and said with the incentives going on right now he can get me out of my lease 6 months early. We're looking at the Uplander or Malibu. I like the Uplande b/c I would like a van to have more room but I like the MPG of the Malibu. Basically, I am sure the payment will help me make my decision. I did find out my insurance will go DOWN with the Uplander and it will go UP with the Malibu.

In theory I want the van but I am a little nervous about not liking it nice I get it. He is letting me come get one Friday and drive it until Saturday to help me decide.

He is suppose to call me today with an estimate on my payments for each.

I agree the the TB is a gas GUZZLER!! It's bad when a Tahoe get sbetter MPG. I had minor problem when we first got it too and had to fix something minor a few months ago. That's another reason I want it gone, I do not want the minor to turn into major. And I will NEVER lease again!

 

[tabnat80]

I looooove the looks of the malibu Jennifer, but have you looked at the trunk? That was the car I was going to trade for but the trunk is almost nonexistant. Good luck with the car search.

 

[jrstephens]

I looooove the looks of the malibu Jennifer, but have you looked at the trunk? That was the car I was going to trade for but the trunk is almost nonexistant. Good luck with the car search.

No I haven't - just looked at them going down the road. If I do not have much room inside a big trunk is a MUST! The one thing I love about my TB is being able to put whatever I want in it without having to goget Russell's truck.

How have you been?

 

[micocina]

I'm researching the Vollkswagon Routan.

 

[jrstephens]

My car dealer just called my estimated payments are as follows:

Uplander 450
Malibu 325-350
Impala 385

I wanted to stay around $360, so, it looks like the Uplander is out unless he comes up with some savings.

 

[janezapchef]

My best friend has an Impala and loves it. She has 3 kids -- ages 7,4 and 2 and plenty of room in the car and the trunk. I would seriously consider it if I go with a "car" and not something bigger. Just fyi.

And, thank you so much again to everyone for chiming in here. My husband was blown away when I showed him all of the responses!