I had planned to keep my 08 xc90 when my lease was up in a couple months but my volvo has been attacked by mice -- in the cabin:crying:
Apparently, it is an issue with this vehicle (thanks to google search).
So I am getting rid of the car, who knows what wires etc they are eating. And we live in a rural area so I cant control field mice in the winter months.
I am most sad about the seat belt pretensiors in the kids seats; it doesn't seem like anyother manufacturer uses them.
So, advice on what car to get:
Some must haves : optional third row seats, four wheel drive, steel frame, reinforced steel bars in second row doors for side impact protection, side curtain airbags (for 2nd row), ability to switch into manual transmission but clutchless (I like to downshift on hills, curves and in the snow instead of using brakes), excellent safety ratings, prefer horizontally mounted engine block.
Here is my short list:
Mercedes M Class
Volkswagon Tourag
Ford Flex
Ford Explorer 2011
Subaru Tribeca
Jeep Grand Cherokee (is there a optional third row?)
Anyone have any experience with these cars -- would they recommend one over the other -- or is there something else you would recommend
any and all comments are very much appreciated
(oh, it is mostly me and my 5.5 DS and 6.5 DD in the car -- I'd like the third row for when they each have a playdate so I can transport 2 additional kids -- on the flipside if there is a car that offers a switch to manually disengage passenger front airbag I wouldnt need the third row).
Thanks, Jenny
Apparently, it is an issue with this vehicle (thanks to google search).
So I am getting rid of the car, who knows what wires etc they are eating. And we live in a rural area so I cant control field mice in the winter months.
I am most sad about the seat belt pretensiors in the kids seats; it doesn't seem like anyother manufacturer uses them.
So, advice on what car to get:
Some must haves : optional third row seats, four wheel drive, steel frame, reinforced steel bars in second row doors for side impact protection, side curtain airbags (for 2nd row), ability to switch into manual transmission but clutchless (I like to downshift on hills, curves and in the snow instead of using brakes), excellent safety ratings, prefer horizontally mounted engine block.
Here is my short list:
Mercedes M Class
Volkswagon Tourag
Ford Flex
Ford Explorer 2011
Subaru Tribeca
Jeep Grand Cherokee (is there a optional third row?)
Anyone have any experience with these cars -- would they recommend one over the other -- or is there something else you would recommend
any and all comments are very much appreciated
(oh, it is mostly me and my 5.5 DS and 6.5 DD in the car -- I'd like the third row for when they each have a playdate so I can transport 2 additional kids -- on the flipside if there is a car that offers a switch to manually disengage passenger front airbag I wouldnt need the third row).
Thanks, Jenny