Vehicle options

KaysKidz · Apr 11, 2008

Hey All,

I haven't been around much lately, but I have a question. I have closed my home daycare and currently interviewing for a new job. IF I get this job, I will need to either sell or trade in my Sub for something a little more fuel friendly.

I still need it to fit 2 rf convertibles and an adult in the back. Right now, I have 2 Britax DCs, but would consider Radians if needed to make this work.

Sedan or crossover preferred. No minivans. Need it to get 25 hwy or better. And priced $15-$20k...preferably in the $15k range. I'd prefer new, but will consider the right used vehicle as I know most crossovers are starting in the $20k range.

Also, I have a big ole Valco twin that needs to fit in the back! LOL

BookMama · Apr 11, 2008

KaysKidz said:
Hey All,

I haven't been around much lately, but I have a question. I have closed my home daycare and currently interviewing for a new job. IF I get this job, I will need to either sell or trade in my Sub for something a little more fuel friendly. I still need it to fit 2 rf convertibles and an adult in the back. Right now, I have 2 Britax DCs, but would consider Radians if needed to make this work.

Sedan or crossover preferred. No minivans. Need it to get 25 hwy or better. And priced $15-$20k...preferably in the $15k range. I'd prefer new, but will consider the right used vehicle as I know most crossovers are starting in the $20k range.

Also, I have a big ole Valco twin that needs to fit in the back! LOL

No vehicle suggestions, sorry. I just wanted to say how surprised I am to hear that you closed your day care!

KaysKidz · Apr 11, 2008

BookMama said:
No vehicle suggestions, sorry. I just wanted to say how surprised I am to hear that you closed your day care!

I had issues with my daycare licensing worker over foster care stuff. She threatened to remove my foster kids because she said I didn't have approval from her to get them....which is not what I was told. I decided I would rather work outside the home and continue to foster then deal w/daycare licensing anymore.

BookMama · Apr 11, 2008

KaysKidz said:
I had issues with my daycare licensing worker over foster care stuff. She threatened to remove my foster kids because she said I didn't have approval from her to get them....which is not what I was told. I decided I would rather work outside the home and continue to foster then deal w/daycare licensing anymore.

Sounds like a wise choice!

BW1426 · Apr 11, 2008

I'd get a used volvo xc70 or a volvo v70 if you don't need the awd that the xc offers. They have lap-shoulder belts in all three backseat locations too, making your seating arrangements a little more flexible. 18mpg city and 25mpg highway! The dealer just bought me an xc70 and it's in the process of being shipped

Keep your eyes peeled for lease turn ins :thumbsup:

Also, trying to take two carseated kids with a stroller to the beach in the summer in a sedan :thumbsdown: Explore all your wagon and cross over options first.

How old are your babies and what are their sizes?

KaysKidz · Apr 11, 2008

The kiddos I currently have are 10.5mo old and riding in DCs. They are 22lbs and 19lbs twins. I also have an 5'2" 140lbs 11yr old.

And FWIW, we don't go to the beach...middle of Oklahoma! LOL

jewlsvern · Apr 12, 2008

What about looking into a Mazda 5. It is technically a Micro Minivan, but has the feel of a car. It holds 6 people. They are priced around $17,000 new. I drive one and I love it. The car has 3 rows of 2 people each. I find it very comfortable to drive and the sliding doors make in and out with car seats quick and easy.
I can give you more info if needed.
Julie
DD 13 mos RF in a SR
17# and 28 in

KaysKidz · Apr 14, 2008

jewlsvern said:
What about looking into a Mazda 5. It is technically a Micro Minivan, but has the feel of a car. It holds 6 people. They are priced around $17,000 new. I drive one and I love it. The car has 3 rows of 2 people each. I find it very comfortable to drive and the sliding doors make in and out with car seats quick and easy.
I can give you more info if needed.
Julie
DD 13 mos RF in a SR
17# and 28 in

But what do you do with 2 rf convertibles???? I really don't want them the 3rd row...how would someone get to the back row? Can you squeeze between the 2 middle seats?

jewlsvern · Apr 15, 2008

Depending on how far back the 2nd row seats were and how big the convertibles were you might be able to squeeze by. Also, my nephew (5 yr old) climbs through the back hatch. The 3rd row seats fold flat so he climbs in and then I pop them up again. You can fold down one or both. It is fairly low to the ground like a car so it is easy to get in to the back that way. I'm not sure the ages of who else would be in the car, but there are a few options. Take your car seats down to a dealer and test drive one. It really is a great car. I usually carry a 7yr old in LBB and 5 yr old in HBB and 13 mo old RF in a SR and occasionally add another 13 mo old RF in a SR.

jewlsvern · Apr 15, 2008

Check out this picture for another option on where seats can go.
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=110977

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