Help with finding stats on 2003-2005 minivans!

[Adib]

I plan to do a search in a bit, but here's the issue:

We plan to replace our '99 Ford Windstar for something a little newer and with less miles. Looking at minivans in the 2003-2005 timeframe.

We have 4 in seats - 2 Regents, 1 Radian, and 1 Boulevard.

Currently we don't use LATCH because it is not in our '99. I know I'd need to refamiliarize myself with LATCH (used to have it when we had a '01 Dodge and an '02 Focus).

Currently looking at a '05 Dodge GC and a '04 Chevy Venture, but still in the researching stage.

Any help is appreciated!

 

[Adib]

Okay, found out that Chevy Ventures are no-nos.

Looking at Mazda MPV now ...

 

[jourdysmom]

I was just going to post that we had engine trouble with our 2003... a GM boo-boo...

And their crash rating are pretty bad. My mom has an '01GC, sister has an '05 and I have an '08. We really like them. Top tethers are an issue though, there are only 3 in mine, I believe only 3 in the '05 as well (for future F-F'ing, I keep my cars forever so that would be an issue for us).

Height/weight of the kids?

 

[Adib]

I am not even sure at the moment. I'd check them but they are in bed.

Is there a place I can go to to find out what is the safest van in certain years, in some sort of ranking?

I'll get their stats tomorrow!

 

[Adib]

Maria: 34", 26 pounds.

Serena: 41", 34 pounds.

Alayna: 46", weight unknown (we only have a postal scale that goes up to 36) but I'd guess not over 40 pounds.

Aaron: 52", weight unknown (see above) but I'd guess around 50-55 pounds.