It's that time in my life where my family is outgrowing our vehicles, and we are looking for something larger. I'll be the main driver and I am pretty big (6'3" 230 lbs). So we want something both economical and comfortable. I looked at the Mazda5, but it is too tiny for carseats and me... So... Which 2009/2010 minivan/crossover should I choose? [more inside]
posted by fozzie33 on Sep 21, 2009 - 15 answers

Another cash for clunkers question. My mother has a 2003 or 2004 Kia Sedona minivan. The government website says its combined mileage rating is 16 mpg. It's got a lot of miles on it, not in great condition and probably not worth $4500 - trade it in for an efficient small car? [more inside]
posted by thewalrus on Jul 29, 2009 - 9 answers

Minivan or Scion xB? [more inside]
posted by The corpse in the library on Jan 11, 2008 - 31 answers

Help my semi-broke young family find transportation we can afford! [more inside]
posted by streetdreams on Oct 10, 2007 - 10 answers

Please recommend a mini van for my sister! She will soon be having her third kid, and the hand-me-down Buick LeSabre she drives now isn't going to cut it anymore. The tough part with this one is budget - she needs to get something for around $16k. [more inside]
posted by autojack on Mar 24, 2007 - 14 answers

My used Honda Odyssey (2005) did not come with a couple of parts, which the dealer has offered to order. However, I'm having trouble getting them to look up the right part number for one piece and would like help finding the right part number to avoid having to go into the dealership just to order the item. [more inside]
posted by theredpen on Nov 6, 2006 - 2 answers

We love our Prius. We reproduced. Hybrid SUVs are lame. Is there any way to import this from Japan? [more inside]
posted by ericbop on Jul 24, 2006 - 13 answers

What kind of minivan should I buy? I'm in the market for a used minivan, something 4-6 years old. What make/model do you recommend? Why? I've got a bead on a Pontiac Montana. Any good reason to avoid it?
posted by kc0dxh on Jun 20, 2006 - 15 answers

I want a car that carries more than 5 passengers AND gets good fuel economy! I did see some similar recent posts on this question, but not explicitly including the more than 5 seating issue! Right now I drive a tiny civic hatch back. I don't care about having a BIG car, I just want a car that can carry more people than the members of my immediate family. I hate to switch from 35 mpg to the 18 that even the most efficient minivan provides. Any creative seating solutions (Optional rear bench? Back facing station wagon seating?) will be considered!
posted by serazin on May 16, 2006 - 27 answers

Why do people in minivans drive around with their parking lights on? [more inside]
posted by jacquilynne on Aug 17, 2005 - 27 answers

Buying a mini-van, and with the help of Ask Mefi, Edmunds and Kelley Blue Book, I know I want a Toyota Sienna LE. Got all the cash. Want to minimize the notorious hassle of running the car dealer gantlet. (More inside.) [more inside]
posted by sacre_bleu on Jun 7, 2004 - 12 answers

I have an, ahem, friend who's looking into purchasing a minivan. My--I mean, my friend's--primary concerns are reliability and efficiency first, then price, then bells and whistles. Are there clear winners in the minivan world? And what's word on new or used?
posted by vraxoin on Dec 16, 2003 - 19 answers