We are in the market for a new vehicle. It has been a long time since we have purchased a vehicle, and we have never had to consider children/car seats in our decision making before. You all seem very knowledgeable on this topic 
so I am hoping you can help!
Here are the important details: We have a 26mo still RFing currently in a Scenera, but my TrueFit should be delivered today (he is tall and skinny). We are also expecting another child any day now (I am 10 days overdue today) This babe will start off in a SS1 and we plan to RF for as long as possible. My husband is 6'4" - so we need something that will accommodate a tall driver and ERF. I am an average 5'6".
We currently own a 1997 Saturn SL1 and a 1998 Chrysler Sebring convertible (sooo not a child-friendly car....). We are looking to replace both of these vehicles by the end of the year with new to us (used) vehicles.
We are thinking of purchasing a SUV of some sort in the very near future, and we have around 5-6K to spend (and possibly trading in the Sebring if they will give us anything for it :lol) This will be the vehicle that the person with both children will drive, and we will temporarily keep the Saturn, then it will become DH's car.
Eventually we would like to replace the saturn as well with a Minivan, as we do plan on having more children. My top picks are the Sienna, Odyssey or MPV. But I am open to any other options also. We will probably be able to spend about 13-15K on the minivan.
I am looking for thoughts on SUVs (smaller or larger versions - ie Forrester, Highlander etc.). So far my research has led me to think that we will not find a foreign SUV in our price-range...are there other options that we should consider?
As I stated before, my biggest concern is that my tall hubby can drive with a rear-facing child behind him (as this can't currently happen in either the Saturn or the Sebring).
Another thing to consider is that I have lots of nieces and nephews (my sister has 5, one SIL has 4 and another has 1 with 1 on the way)...almost all are under 7yo...so being able to fit extra car seats for trips with the cousins is helpful....)
Thank you so much for your help!!
so I am hoping you can help!Here are the important details: We have a 26mo still RFing currently in a Scenera, but my TrueFit should be delivered today
(he is tall and skinny). We are also expecting another child any day now (I am 10 days overdue today) This babe will start off in a SS1 and we plan to RF for as long as possible. My husband is 6'4" - so we need something that will accommodate a tall driver and ERF. I am an average 5'6".We currently own a 1997 Saturn SL1 and a 1998 Chrysler Sebring convertible (sooo not a child-friendly car....). We are looking to replace both of these vehicles by the end of the year with new to us (used) vehicles.
We are thinking of purchasing a SUV of some sort in the very near future, and we have around 5-6K to spend (and possibly trading in the Sebring if they will give us anything for it :lol) This will be the vehicle that the person with both children will drive, and we will temporarily keep the Saturn, then it will become DH's car.
Eventually we would like to replace the saturn as well with a Minivan, as we do plan on having more children. My top picks are the Sienna, Odyssey or MPV. But I am open to any other options also. We will probably be able to spend about 13-15K on the minivan.
I am looking for thoughts on SUVs (smaller or larger versions - ie Forrester, Highlander etc.). So far my research has led me to think that we will not find a foreign SUV in our price-range...are there other options that we should consider?
As I stated before, my biggest concern is that my tall hubby can drive with a rear-facing child behind him (as this can't currently happen in either the Saturn or the Sebring).
Another thing to consider is that I have lots of nieces and nephews (my sister has 5, one SIL has 4 and another has 1 with 1 on the way)...almost all are under 7yo...so being able to fit extra car seats for trips with the cousins is helpful....)
Thank you so much for your help!!
