Let's talk cars....we are going to start looking at family vehicles..

btrflygrl Posted: Nov 21, 2004 06:21 PM

Let's talk cars....we are going to start looking at family vehicles..

what did everyone drive before baby and then drive after baby?

luvsbob4603 Posted: Nov 21, 2004 06:33 PM

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WINDSTAR is a great family truck!

Emmasmom Posted: Nov 22, 2004 06:09 AM

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before baby I had a nissan pathfinder, now that she is here with all her gear, there wasnt any room for other people to sit in the back seat so we got an explorer because it has a 3rd row so we dont always have to take seperate cars when going out with other people. My friend just recently got a ford freestar minivan and loves it so much.

070502 Posted: Nov 22, 2004 07:44 AM

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I had a 96 Dodge Neon. I had it since I was 17 so for our second anniversary Dh and I purchased myself a 2003 Ford Escape XLT.

Dh drives a 2003 F-250 Super Duty with a crew cab.

Niecey Posted: Nov 22, 2004 08:53 AM

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I don't drive but Dh does and we have a Toyota 4Runner Limited as our main car. Our friend told us the car is made for baby seats - lol - when he installed his in our car - said it was real easy!!!

Victoria Posted: Nov 22, 2004 09:55 AM

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I have a 97 4runner and DH got a 98 Sienna last year. Both are great for carseats and a double stroller.

AliKing Posted: Nov 22, 2004 09:56 AM

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We have a Jeep Wrangler right now, which is WAY too small. We are trying to pay it off before the baby gets here, so we can purchase a new car... I cant bear to give up the Wrangler!!! Its too much fun!
We are thinking of getting a Jeep Grand Cherokee. My father has one and it has a lot of space.

The Original 2nd-time-around Posted: Nov 22, 2004 10:06 AM

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I have the Trailblazer EXT. Now that we'll have the 2 kids, we really wanted a 3rd row. I love the truck, there's plenty of room, but it's a major gas guzzler.

I'd highly recommend the Hyundai Santa Fe.

ambersmom Posted: Nov 22, 2004 10:16 AM

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I had a Toyota pickup (no room for baby) before so I bought a Kia Sedona minivan. I get alot of gabs to the ribs over it but I love it! So roomy and comfortable and I can tote the whole family around (kid, dogs, Mom & Dad, etc.)

jillybean66 Posted: Nov 22, 2004 10:39 AM

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We had a Jeep Grand Cherokee before, but decided we wanted 2 rows of seats. We just bought a Chrysler Pacifica - it is great!

steph4777 Posted: Nov 22, 2004 11:30 AM

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We have a Honda CRV. We don't really ever have people in the car with us so it will do until we have two kids. At that point we'll have to get something with 3 rows.

Florenze Posted: Nov 22, 2004 12:11 PM

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Before baby: The new Jetta
and Saab 9-3 (DH car now :( )

After baby: Honda Pilot (great car love the 3rd row when we have to use it)

antoinette Posted: Nov 22, 2004 12:11 PM

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I vowed I would never get a minivan LOL! so for now Im just trading cars with dh_ he has a family sedan and I have a compact.

D&J Posted: Nov 22, 2004 12:41 PM

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Right now I dont have a car due to some crazy woman who blew a stop sign and flipped my SUV and it was totaled.. I work in NYC so right now I dont need one..

However, when we move to Florida in January I'm buying a Nissan Murano. I cant wait to get it!

Emma2-22 Posted: Nov 22, 2004 07:51 PM

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Before - 99 Ford Mustang
After - 04 Lexus RX330

CathyB Posted: Nov 22, 2004 08:18 PM

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We had a 2001 Honda Civic - the lease was up about 1 month before we got pregnant. We got a 2004 Toyota Camry. I love it.

DH drives a 1998 Corolla to the station, but I doubt the baby will ever be in it.

AJsMommy122 Posted: Nov 22, 2004 08:33 PM

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Before 2003 m3 bmw - total sports car. NO PLACE for a baby!!!

Now: 2003 Infiniti QX4 - I love this car!!!
But we said when we decide to have another baby we will upgrade to the new infiniti truck since it has third row seating.

kptoys Posted: Nov 22, 2004 08:35 PM

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Before Emma

90 Mustang Convertible

JUST before Emma

01 VW Passat

NOW

04 Acura MDX

My cars just keep getting bigger as my family gets bigger...

Dee7772 Posted: Nov 22, 2004 08:36 PM

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We have a jeep grand cherokee. We love it so much and think its the best purchase we ever made.

chmlengr Posted: Nov 22, 2004 11:36 PM

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I am in a Pontiac Vibe now. It's one of DH's dealership cars. When my lease is up next year, he is putting me into a Chevy Equinox or Pontiac Torrent (same car, different maker). DH can drive a full sized SUV, so I don't need one, hence the smaller SUV.