Minivan recommendations

[anke]

Minivan or large SUV. I think I might be in the market for a new vehicles and I don't know what to look into. I have a Toyota Sienna now and want to get something different. Does anybody have any suggestions? I have three kids and often have their friends in the car, plus it would have to be comfortable for traveling... any ideas?

[maureenreynolds]

The one with the best gas mileage?

and no, I've never owned either. My only experience was with a 12 week (!) federal trial where a Ford mini-van turned over.

[LoriS]

I have a Chev Traverse and I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!! Happy Car shopping!

[digishoes]

We have a Honda Odyssey and love it! My mom just purchased a Buick Enclave and that seems to be a nice family car. A bit sportier than a minivan, but not quite as big as a large SUV. Have fun shopping!!

[Jen D]

We have a Toyota Sienna and it is an awesome van The powered doors are worth every penny when I have a handful (which is always). The gas mileage is great too.

[LoriS]

I should add that the Traverse is VERY ROOMY, but not a minivan. So roomy though! I get lots of stuff & ppl in it!

[whatnext]

Hi, Anke! my son has a Toyota Highlander hybrid which seems to be roomy, useful and nice.

[Steph]

We have a Honda Odyssey, it's 9+ years old with over 130k miles on it and still looks and drives like new! Best car I've ever had!!!

[DonnaNJ]

I have a Toyota Sienna and wouldn't buy anything else.. have you looked at the new ones? They really jazzed them up.

[earlofoxford]

I have a Toyota Sienna, also, and would buy another one in a heartbeat. Our son and daughter-in-law have a Honda Odyssey and love it.

[anke]

I have the Toyota Sienna right now, it's an '04 and I really need the all wheel drive, so I bought the more expensive version with the run flat tires. I hate them! They don't last and are really expensive, so I bought regular tires and have a spare in the trunk.... I always liked the Sienna except for that big problem (for me). Are there any cool SUVs that are big enough and don't suck up a ton of gas?

[mungerre]

22/23 mpg is possible (city driving) in an 2012 SUV without going hybrid. A big improvement over 5 years ago though.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bycla...lassList.shtml

[b2halter]

I must be the only minivan single in the group..... I have a Dodge Grand Caravan with stow n go seats. Gets about 28 mpg on the road and about 22 mpg around town. Very comfortable for long road trips, and seats up to 7 adults. The stow n go seats are really handy when I need the back of the van for large items (like a new chair and ottoman) and I don't have to take them out and store them, then put them back in. There's been one of these at my house since the 2nd year they were out, and I love them.

[LoriS]

Try the Traverse, Anke... Just sayin'!