We were planning on giving our current car one more winter, but now looks like we will be replacing it asap (apparently our winter tires are worn right down and replacing them for one season is kind of pointless - may as well buy a new vehicle now instead of waiting for spring).
We are a family of 4, but there are times that we would like to be able to take along a couple of other kids with us or my IL's so seating for 6 would be ideal. We are nearly out of the car/seat booster stage. DD is almost 11 and is in a LBB (and very close to 5 stepping in our vehicles). DS is 7.5 and prefers a HBB (but fits well in a LBB if we run into head rest issues). The other kids we would be taking with us both 5-step so no need for seats for them (ages 8.5 and 10.5). I need enough cargo room to haul at least 2 hockey bags as well.
We haven't been car shopping in 11 years so I have absolutely no idea what is out there. Any and all suggestions are welcome. We will probably buy new and haven't talked about budget yet - I'm thinking maybe up to $30 000. We are in Canada if that makes a difference.
We are a family of 4, but there are times that we would like to be able to take along a couple of other kids with us or my IL's so seating for 6 would be ideal. We are nearly out of the car/seat booster stage. DD is almost 11 and is in a LBB (and very close to 5 stepping in our vehicles). DS is 7.5 and prefers a HBB (but fits well in a LBB if we run into head rest issues). The other kids we would be taking with us both 5-step so no need for seats for them (ages 8.5 and 10.5). I need enough cargo room to haul at least 2 hockey bags as well.
We haven't been car shopping in 11 years so I have absolutely no idea what is out there. Any and all suggestions are welcome. We will probably buy new and haven't talked about budget yet - I'm thinking maybe up to $30 000. We are in Canada if that makes a difference.