I have been a member for quite awhile and cant get into my account so I made a new one...I have 3 kids, 14 (almost 15) son, 9 year old daughter, and turning 5 next week son. Right now I have a 2003 Explorer. Dd is riding rear driver side on a backless Parkway sgl, she is 4'8 and weighs 106. Oldest Ds (5'3 135 pounds) rides rear passenger side, and youngest Ds (43 inches 40 pounds) rides center in a Blvd. Dd is kinda big for her booster, it sticks to her butt when she gets out if its not latched but the shoulder belt still does not sit well on her. My oldest is beginning to complain about leg room and shoulder room, he barely fits between the door and Blvd. Plus its time for a newer car.
I don't want a minivan since theres only 2 years until Ds drives and I will have the vehicle for a good 6 or more years. I need a 3rd row because the kids like to bring friends and it needs to be a roomy 3rd row (Ds has a 6 foot tall friend who rides with us often) We have considered the Flex, Acadia, Traverse, Pilot, and Expedition.
We almost got an 09 Flex but it had tranny problems and the dealer decided to wholesale it. Coming from 9+ years with a vehicle that has had tranny problems repeatedly scares me! I am not sure I want the Expedition because of the fuel economy We would be getting a 2nd row bench because I don't want to sacrifice trunk space, especially for trips. Is there any other vehicles I should consider or can anyone recommend which of these would be best? I am driving myself and Dh nuts with this decision.
Our budget is about $16000 max.
Thanks!!
Also thought I'd mention we have a Radian that could be used in place of the Blvd for 5 year old.
I don't want a minivan since theres only 2 years until Ds drives and I will have the vehicle for a good 6 or more years. I need a 3rd row because the kids like to bring friends and it needs to be a roomy 3rd row (Ds has a 6 foot tall friend who rides with us often) We have considered the Flex, Acadia, Traverse, Pilot, and Expedition.
We almost got an 09 Flex but it had tranny problems and the dealer decided to wholesale it. Coming from 9+ years with a vehicle that has had tranny problems repeatedly scares me! I am not sure I want the Expedition because of the fuel economy We would be getting a 2nd row bench because I don't want to sacrifice trunk space, especially for trips. Is there any other vehicles I should consider or can anyone recommend which of these would be best? I am driving myself and Dh nuts with this decision.
Our budget is about $16000 max.
Thanks!!
Also thought I'd mention we have a Radian that could be used in place of the Blvd for 5 year old.
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