I just got the auto issue, and I thought I'd share, in case anyone is in the market for a new car.
Models are listed in order of Family-Friendliness
Minivans Toyota Sienna Honda Odyssey Mazda Mpv Nissan Quest
Midsized/Large SUVs (seat 5-9) Acura MDX Honda Pilot Toyota Highlander Toyota 4Runner Lexus RX330 Ford Explorer Buick Rendezvous Toyota Sequoia
Small SUVs (seat 5) Honda CR-V Subaru Forester Honda Element Ford Escape Mazda Tribute
Large Sedans Buick Park Avenue Toyota Avalon
Luxury and Upscale Sedans Lexus LS430 Saab 9-5 Infiniti I35 Lexus ES330 BMW 330i Lexus IS300
Family Sedans Honda Accord (4 cyl.) Volkswagen Passat Toyota Camry XLE Honda Accord (V6) Toyota Camry LE Nissan Altima Mazda6 i Mazda6 s
Wagons Sabaru Outback Ltd Subaru Outback H6 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Small and Fuel-Efficient Sedans Honda Civic Toyota Corolla Honda Civic Hybrid
Rainmama
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We've got a subaru forester and couldn't be happier with it!!! They say it's the safest small suv available!
Claud2001
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Thanks, Jenn!
It's amazing HOW FAR DOWN the list my Accord is in terms of 'family friendliness', but at least it's in the TOP of its category!
My ONLY fear of having baby #2 is the larger car purchase. I don't want to have to work FT just to pay a car payment!
kptoys
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YAY MDX
michele31
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We have a Hylander and I can tell you that I love it for Molly and us BUT with a second car seat there would be NO room for anyone else in the backseat, except maybe Beemer.
Stacey1403
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Yeah our new car made it!!!!
That was a big selling point for us
JennRenee
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Posted by kptoys
YAY MDX
JennRenee
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Posted by Claud2001
Thanks, Jenn!
It's amazing HOW FAR DOWN the list my Accord is in terms of 'family friendliness', but at least it's in the TOP of its category!
Claud, I don't think the TYPES of cars indicate family friendliness (van, SUV, etc) just the specific make and model in the category. I mean, how can an UPSCALE sedan be better than a FAMILY sedan??
Kate
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Woohoo Honda Pilot! We did so much research before we bought and found that it was one of the safest on the road, now its also one of the friendliest!
Thanks for posting...
2003fallwedding
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I was looking into getting a Mazada Tribute. Gald to see its on the list.
Claud2001
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Posted by JennRenee
Posted by Claud2001
Thanks, Jenn!
It's amazing HOW FAR DOWN the list my Accord is in terms of 'family friendliness', but at least it's in the TOP of its category!
Claud, I don't think the TYPES of cars indicate family friendliness (van, SUV, etc) just the specific make and model in the category. I mean, how can an UPSCALE sedan be better than a FAMILY sedan??
No, I interpret this as the types, too. I think b/c an upscale sedan is bigger and roomier than a family sedan, and it probably has a TON more user-friendly features. So, it makes sense to me.
shelzyp
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Where's the Mustang?
You can definitly fitt a few kids in the back of that.
kptoys
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I had a Mustang about 5 months before I got pregnant with Emma. Darn good thing... there is NO WAY a stroller, diaperbag, car seat would have fit comfortably... although the top down would have helped with her jaundice when she was a newborn
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Posted by shelzyp
Where's the Mustang?
You can definitly fitt a few kids in the back of that.
FH and I saw the Eddie Bauer Leather carseat....and he says, when we have kids...he wants that for the back of his mustang! He wants the kid to be cool when he's riding around with daddy!
KathyKelly
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I have to give props to my SIENNA
anna
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WOW, Im Impressed that my MPV is right under the Honda and Toyota (who I will always take my hat off to as 'THE BEST, PERIOD'. But not bad, MPV for being next in line *round of applause*
ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM YEAH ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM
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I got that issue too. I wish I could get a new car when new baby arrives
The April issue of Parents Magazine also just ran a 'Best Family Cars of the Year' article with AAA. Their results were as follows (in no particular order for each category):
SUVs Ford Explorer VW Toaureg Nissan Murano
Minivans Nissan Quest Toyota Sienna Honda Odyssey
Wagons Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix (I have the Vibe!!) Chrysler Pacifica Volvo V70
