Monday, June 2, 2008

Need your opinions :)

With the second baby approaching faster that I can imagine, we have been scoping out new cars. I want a car that has 3 rows and DVD ability built in. Those are the musts for me. Brandon has his own wishes too, but I of course will be driving the car the most and using the functions. So, being the wonderful husband he is, he says it is by choice but has influenced my decisions a little. I have dilemmas with the 3 top choices. First, we were thinking of either a Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey. What I like about the vans is the seating arrangement inside. The 2 single seats and a row back to the 3 seats, bench like style. I picture that the perfect spot for changing diapers when we are driving across country or even a chance to be separated in both kids want to sit in the 2 single seats. Then Brandon brought to my attention that Saturn outlook. It is a large SUV and has seats that can be maneuvered anyway you like so I have been told. I have not test driven any of them nor looked at them except on the Internet. This is a big purchase for us and will have the car for a long time. We are putting a lot of research into our next car. All three cars cost pretty much the same, the vans may end up being a little more costly in the end. All three have the same gas mileage (which is horrible... 24 mpg highway / 16 mpg city), that is not what I want to see with gas prices so high. I don't know which way to lean. Of course, we will test drive first and go from there but what do you guys think. First pictured is the Saturn Outlook, second is the Honda Odyssey, and finally the third is the Toyota Sienna.

3 comments:

Unknown said...

I say you go for the Saturn just cause it's not a minivan. Ha ha just kidding (kinda). I love you guys!

Z said...

I have to go with Chrissy :) But you know I am not big on vans...;)

Betsey said...

A van would be convenient, but I like the Saturn as well. I can totally see you driving a van too though!