We need a car to fit 4 kids and 2 adults. Would love an Odyssey or Sienna but way out of our price range and I don't want to get a car older than 2006. Maybe in 2-3 yrs we could get our dream mini-van.
We need something on the cheaper side around $12,000. I am leaning towards the Mazda but haven't sat or drove one. My question is how long would my tall boys fit in it. My idea was to put my two oldest in the 3rd row. My oldest will be 7yrs in June. He rides in a Britax Parkway and a Graco Turbo booster right now. He is 55 pounds and I don't remember height but all my kids are in the 97% for height. 2nd child is 4yrs and will be 5yrs in September. Right now he is in a Radian but won't last for long b/c the crotch strap is getting too tight (and I have the longer strap). He is 40 lbs. Don't know what seat I will switch him to? But that's another post.
My 3rd child is in a Radian and will be 2yrs old in July. Surprise baby #4 will be here in Sept. and will be our last.
For those who have Mazda5's do you think we could last for 2-3 yrs before we could afford a mini van that we want?
What other small car options are out there? Someone mentioned the Kia Rondo but I have to say I REALLY Don't want to lean/crawl over seats to buckle kids or make sure they are buckled right. That's why I think the Mazda is great with the sliding doors.
Enlighten me and share your thoughts and stories. Thanks!
We need something on the cheaper side around $12,000. I am leaning towards the Mazda but haven't sat or drove one. My question is how long would my tall boys fit in it. My idea was to put my two oldest in the 3rd row. My oldest will be 7yrs in June. He rides in a Britax Parkway and a Graco Turbo booster right now. He is 55 pounds and I don't remember height but all my kids are in the 97% for height. 2nd child is 4yrs and will be 5yrs in September. Right now he is in a Radian but won't last for long b/c the crotch strap is getting too tight (and I have the longer strap). He is 40 lbs. Don't know what seat I will switch him to? But that's another post.
My 3rd child is in a Radian and will be 2yrs old in July. Surprise baby #4 will be here in Sept. and will be our last.
For those who have Mazda5's do you think we could last for 2-3 yrs before we could afford a mini van that we want?
What other small car options are out there? Someone mentioned the Kia Rondo but I have to say I REALLY Don't want to lean/crawl over seats to buckle kids or make sure they are buckled right. That's why I think the Mazda is great with the sliding doors.
Enlighten me and share your thoughts and stories. Thanks!