Kyras_Mama
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We have been a one vehicle family for many years but are moving to WI this summer and DH will have to commute to work in the next town over (about 15 miles) so we'll be adding a second. We're looking for an older vehicle in the $2,000-$4,000 range with 4WD/AWD that will seat at least 6 with the thinking that DH will use our minivan when weather is fair and the other vehicle in bad weather and the rest of the time I'll use the second vehicle for kid-hauling in our small-town as we're thinking mileage will be better on our van. 6 passengers would be 2 adults, one 6 year old child who could be boostered (she's riding in a harmony defender in the van now but is mature enough and currently 39 lbs and in the middle of a growth spurt), a 5 year old in a ff combination seat, a rear-facing 3 year old and a baby due in November who will be in a chicco keyfit30 at least through the first winter with a base in each vehicle. We also have a largeish dog but as rarely as we will need to have him in the car with us we can just plan to take the van then. At this point I have no idea what's even out there to start looking that would fit the bill other than maybe the old Suburbans. Any suggestions for vehicles I should check into?