Vehicle for 3 Car Seats?
09-29-2008, 02:04 PM
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Unless you're getting a 7 series, an Audi A8, or a Maybach, I can't think of any sedan that will hold three car seats.
The other issue is safety, I don't believe there are three sets of latches in a sedan, so you'd have to double up on each inner latch to get the third seat in, which I would see as a potential safety issue.
The other issue is safety, I don't believe there are three sets of latches in a sedan, so you'd have to double up on each inner latch to get the third seat in, which I would see as a potential safety issue.
I think from a safety side, there is just not enough of a buffer with 3 seats in the back of a sedan. On a side inpact, the seats are not really going to have any give.
09-29-2008, 02:44 PM
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Shhh- don't tell my wife, dammit!
The Ody also had more road feel and better response than the Sienna, Caravan, etc. when we were looking. The Mazda MPV was nice (smaller) and handled pretty well IIRC, but the Ody was the acceleration champ of the minivan set.
09-29-2008, 03:07 PM
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09-29-2008, 03:19 PM
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I agree. However the Sienna is on the heavier side and while it did ride smoother, the Odyssey was the best pick of the bunch. Handles much better. The steering feel is very comparable to the E39's in my humble opinion. It also feels somewhat composed, almost german-like. Those who own them know what I mean, it feels safe and rides like a lux car. Overall, I also think it looked the best compared to the other offerings in the category. The first time I merged on the highway with it, I went 
and smiled thinking how peppy it was. 
the all the Ody owners.
Done my fanboi speech now.
and smiled thinking how peppy it was. the all the Ody owners. Done my fanboi speech now.
09-29-2008, 04:37 PM
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I agree. However the Sienna is on the heavier side and while it did ride smoother, the Odyssey was the best pick of the bunch. Handles much better. The steering feel is very comparable to the E39's in my humble opinion. It also feels somewhat composed, almost german-like. Those who own them know what I mean, it feels safe and rides like a lux car. Overall, I also think it looked the best compared to the other offerings in the category. The first time I merged on the highway with it, I went and smiled thinking how peppy it was. the all the Ody owners.
Done my fanboi speech now.
and smiled thinking how peppy it was. the all the Ody owners. Done my fanboi speech now.
But the Sienna is quicker. Sienna weighs 4310 while the Ody weighs 4500 to 4600 depending on trim. In the last head to head I remember seeing the Sienna was quicker. But not by much.
09-29-2008, 06:04 PM
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Siennas are for suckers. :wink:
09-29-2008, 08:36 PM
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I don't think it makes him vain, I just think he's trying to think outside the box. The problem with that though, is that he's crossing off the most practical, obvious choice, which will make it a lot more difficult to find something that will actually work for the family as a whole (not just him).
I do like the comment that w/3 kids it is no longer about me. Very solid point...but I'm still going to look for something besides the minivan
PS- I love the which minivan is faster part of this thread. I can just see me bragging about the 1/4 mile times of my Sienna/Oddy
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09-29-2008, 09:01 PM
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Looks and stigma are your issue, not driving enjoyment.
Not trying to convince you into a Minivan. You've made that clear. Just providing perspective.
The CX-9 and Vercruz are nice choices. Have a look at those.
09-29-2008, 09:08 PM
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Yeah, three rows, three car seats, and NO sliding doors... can't see how that would provide easy, convenient access to whoever is stuck in the back, and certainly isn't so easy for them to get in/out either.
09-29-2008, 09:13 PM
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And the thing is. That SUV that you plan to put baby seats into better have buckets in the middle row to get to the rear. Once you put baby seats in, the seats will no longer fold to provide access to the rear since their acnhored to the rear of the seat.
09-29-2008, 09:17 PM
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What about the R63 AMG?
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09-29-2008, 09:19 PM
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Lots of things to consider, which myself and pretty much everyone else has mentioned in previous posts. I guess there's a reason why minivans "work" for families with more than 2 young children.
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09-29-2008, 09:58 PM
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My wife and I have a CX-9 that we purchased new in April of 2007. She drives the vehicle, and has 27,000 trouble free miles so far. We purchased the AWD Grand Touring model with all the bells and whistles. It has been a fantastic vehicle, and is perfect for a family. The second row is big, and we currently have a child seat and a booster seat in that row, with plenty of room left between the kids. There is tons of room in the third row. The third row has very easy access, and my 6 year old loves to ride back there. Two adults will fit comfortably back there.
Although the vehicle is large, it drives like a sports sedan. It is very nimble, and it has great pickup. My wife averages about 18 mpg combined driving on regular fuel. When we use it for trips, we routinely get 22 mpg on the HWY.
Give one a test drive. I think you will be pleasantly surprised. There is a reason that it has won so many awards.
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Although the vehicle is large, it drives like a sports sedan. It is very nimble, and it has great pickup. My wife averages about 18 mpg combined driving on regular fuel. When we use it for trips, we routinely get 22 mpg on the HWY.
Give one a test drive. I think you will be pleasantly surprised. There is a reason that it has won so many awards.
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09-30-2008, 09:11 PM
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My wife and I have a CX-9 that we purchased new in April of 2007. She drives the vehicle, and has 27,000 trouble free miles so far. We purchased the AWD Grand Touring model with all the bells and whistles. It has been a fantastic vehicle, and is perfect for a family. The second row is big, and we currently have a child seat and a booster seat in that row, with plenty of room left between the kids. There is tons of room in the third row. The third row has very easy access, and my 6 year old loves to ride back there. Two adults will fit comfortably back there.
Although the vehicle is large, it drives like a sports sedan. It is very nimble, and it has great pickup. My wife averages about 18 mpg combined driving on regular fuel. When we use it for trips, we routinely get 22 mpg on the HWY.
Give one a test drive. I think you will be pleasantly surprised. There is a reason that it has won so many awards.
Zoom Zoom
Although the vehicle is large, it drives like a sports sedan. It is very nimble, and it has great pickup. My wife averages about 18 mpg combined driving on regular fuel. When we use it for trips, we routinely get 22 mpg on the HWY.
Give one a test drive. I think you will be pleasantly surprised. There is a reason that it has won so many awards.
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As for why not use the QX...that is the wife's and I really would not be interested in driving that on a daily basis.
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