Need 8 Pass Van

longstocking

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I need recommendations please for a vehicle that can seat 8 or more. It will need to accommodate 6 car seats (2 backless boosters, 2 FF and 2 RF). Hoping to spend 15K or less on a used vehicle. Bonus if it can tow a small trailer and has lots of cargo room.
 
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ketchupqueen

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For minivans, the Sienna 04-10 or a Sedona of a recent enough model year to have 8 seats (I think around 13 on?) are the best options.

For SUVs, a Ford Expedition XL of a late enough model year to have the bigger rear seat (08?), or a 9 passenger Yukon XL 9 passenger ( you can't put anyone front center so you lose that "seat", but the configuration with benches both rear seats) model year 07-10 ideally (11-14 have head restraint issues; be aware that there are some incompatibilities third row in all models on this one.)

You could try to find a used Ford Transit full size van in that range if you're open to a van. (Though they call it a "wagon.") Make sure it's not the cargo van when shopping! There are 8, 10, 12 and 15 passenger versions. Obviously the larger ones give more room. 15 was the first MY.
 

TXAggieTech

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The Mercedes metris has been in the US long enough that you might be able to find a used one that price. It seats 8 adults easily and can tow 5,000 lbs I believe. Base model starts at $25,000 so a 2014 could hit that price point.
 

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