Incoming twins, need a vehicle for 6 comfortably
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with the 3rd row up (which are pretty respectable seat space btw), there are still some space in the back for luggage. that's why i think it's pretty good, considering that both the highlander and 4runner, i don't think they have as much space (negligible by comparison)
also on the pilot, if you put 2 car seats in the middle row (on both ends), you can still sit a person in the middle. that shows how wide the space is
also on the pilot, if you put 2 car seats in the middle row (on both ends), you can still sit a person in the middle. that shows how wide the space is
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I also second the ford flex, looks like a great family hauler. Or im sure they can get a great deal on an Merc R class
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Sienna all the way... ease of the doors w/ two toddlers will make life MUCH better!!! ![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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Sienna all the way... ease of the doors w/ two toddlers will make life MUCH better!!! ![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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so in terms of 3rd row you actually prefer highlander over 4runner?
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yes, i am talking about normal car seat, now the infant seat. with infant seat it takes up more space.
so in terms of 3rd row you actually prefer highlander over 4runner?
good idea, too bad my wife is too far along the way to try lift that now. but then she's so against minivan, she says it's suv no matter what![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
so in terms of 3rd row you actually prefer highlander over 4runner?
good idea, too bad my wife is too far along the way to try lift that now. but then she's so against minivan, she says it's suv no matter what
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I do not like the fact that the Highlander 3rd seat doesn't split. And I don't need the off road capability, and additional weight of the better 4WD system, that the 4Runner offers.
At this point, I think the Mazda CX9 would be my top choice, with a pretty useable 3rd row--but my kids are now in booster seats, so I can flip the middle row seats to access the rear, and I don't need to worry about captain's seating.
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Really can't beat the Sienna for space, utility and ride
I just helped a friend with a purchase who didn't want to go the minivan route but needed to have tons of space and room for 6. We looked at everything escalade's, land cruisers, Pilot and the list went on. When the dust settled he bought a Ford Flex Limited and loves it!
Congrat's to your friend on his 'twin blessing'
Good luck in your search.
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Congrat's to your friend on his 'twin blessing'
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I'm on the move so I'll chime in more later but what about the Ford Flex?
I'd rather get shot 5 times than ride in a Honda Pilot let alone have my kids ride in it. It's like a traveling future ricer trailer
I'd rather get shot 5 times than ride in a Honda Pilot let alone have my kids ride in it. It's like a traveling future ricer trailer
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You mentioned price of $30K, so you really can't go BIG SUV (Yukon, Expedition, Sequoia) so you're really looking at a minivan for that sort of hauling. You can do a "small" SUV like Highlander or Pilot, but then with the 3rd row up, you can't get any luggage behind it.
Someone mentioned CX7, I did not think the CX7 had a 3rd row, I thought only the CX9 had the 3rd row. As for the CX9, it has a small 3rd row, but like all in same class, not much space behind 3rd row.
I really can't recommend any particular minivan, but all have plenty of space behind the 3rd row for twins and two adults.
Someone mentioned CX7, I did not think the CX7 had a 3rd row, I thought only the CX9 had the 3rd row. As for the CX9, it has a small 3rd row, but like all in same class, not much space behind 3rd row.
I really can't recommend any particular minivan, but all have plenty of space behind the 3rd row for twins and two adults.