With #3 on the way (due in the spring), DH and I are thinking we need a larger vehicle. We currently drive a Yaris hatchback with a 4yo RF in a Radian and a 2yo RF in a Coccoro. We are hopeful we can squeeze another Radian or a Foonf back there (move the 2yo to that, put the new baby in the CCO) but have accepted that is most likely not possible.
Our first thought was a minivan, either an Odyssey or a Sienna. But then I looked at the gas mileage - we haven't gotten less than 30mpg in a loooong time and minivan mileage made me balk.
So we are looking at more fuel efficient options. My first question: Is it insane to intentionally put 3 kids next to each other, like for long term? Will they kill each other? Next, out of these options, are there any that play nicely or not at all with Radians/CCO/Foonf? (I know it's cheaper to buy a seat than a car, but we have to buy a car anyway so would rather not replace the seats we have.) Here's what we're looking at:
Odyssey
Sienna
Prius
Insight
Escape hybrid (I'm leery of Fords though, had some bad experiences)
hybrid sedans (Camry or Accord)
Highlander hybrid (probably out of our price range unless really high mileage)
Is there anything else I should be considering? Or should I just bite the bullet and go with a minivan? Our budget will be around $10K...could maybe go up to about $12K.
Our first thought was a minivan, either an Odyssey or a Sienna. But then I looked at the gas mileage - we haven't gotten less than 30mpg in a loooong time and minivan mileage made me balk.
So we are looking at more fuel efficient options. My first question: Is it insane to intentionally put 3 kids next to each other, like for long term? Will they kill each other? Next, out of these options, are there any that play nicely or not at all with Radians/CCO/Foonf? (I know it's cheaper to buy a seat than a car, but we have to buy a car anyway so would rather not replace the seats we have.) Here's what we're looking at:
Odyssey
Sienna
Prius
Insight
Escape hybrid (I'm leery of Fords though, had some bad experiences)
hybrid sedans (Camry or Accord)
Highlander hybrid (probably out of our price range unless really high mileage)
Is there anything else I should be considering? Or should I just bite the bullet and go with a minivan? Our budget will be around $10K...could maybe go up to about $12K.