scatterbunny
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and need a few pointers in the right direction.
We don't want to spend more than $8k, but for the right safety features I can talk dh into a bit more, maybe $10k.
I am in love with the idea of a minivan, since dd rides in a Husky, and I'd like to have more passenger room than my '91 Accord allows.
I also would like AWD, since we're planning on buying a house/acreage in the wilderness within the next 5 years.
Safety is pretty important to us. I'm just worried we can't get much in the way of safety in our price range. We're considering leasing for this reason alone.
Dh says we don't necessarily need AWD for my vehicle, since he has a 4WD F-150, but I don't want to get something w/o it now, and regret it in a couple years if our new home is in the boonies.
I'm also open to the idea of another type of vehicle (car, SUV), as long as it's roomier than the typical sedan and fits our other criteria.
It needs to have headrests and lap/shoulder belts in at least five seating positions.
I've been looking at '98 Windstars, number one reason being they are very affordable, number two reason being they got good safety ratings from IIHS--better than the newer body style that came out in '99. I don't think they come with AWD though?
Is there anything in our price range that fits our needs/wants, or am I only dreaming?
We don't want to spend more than $8k, but for the right safety features I can talk dh into a bit more, maybe $10k.
I am in love with the idea of a minivan, since dd rides in a Husky, and I'd like to have more passenger room than my '91 Accord allows.
I also would like AWD, since we're planning on buying a house/acreage in the wilderness within the next 5 years.
Safety is pretty important to us. I'm just worried we can't get much in the way of safety in our price range. We're considering leasing for this reason alone.
Dh says we don't necessarily need AWD for my vehicle, since he has a 4WD F-150, but I don't want to get something w/o it now, and regret it in a couple years if our new home is in the boonies.
I'm also open to the idea of another type of vehicle (car, SUV), as long as it's roomier than the typical sedan and fits our other criteria.
It needs to have headrests and lap/shoulder belts in at least five seating positions.
I've been looking at '98 Windstars, number one reason being they are very affordable, number two reason being they got good safety ratings from IIHS--better than the newer body style that came out in '99. I don't think they come with AWD though?
Is there anything in our price range that fits our needs/wants, or am I only dreaming?
