cohesion 0 Posted January 25, 2009 Do to the fact that we are going to have our first child and my in-laws ares from out of state(something we can all ride in together), it made sense for us to get a minivan. Well, today I traded in my Dodge Caliber for a Dodge Grand Caravan. I miss my Caliber :'(. This has to be the only time that I got a new vehical and wasn't excited about it. Don't get me wrong, the van is ok... I was just so attached to me car. Besides that, I would've never pictured myself with a minivan. I'm glad we got it. It's so much more practical than a small four door car. I told my husband that I'm going to make flames for the side of it and put the company name on the doors. He made this face :-. I was kidding, but I thought it was funny. Maybe I'll just make a soccer mom decal . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted January 25, 2009 We just got rid of ours. They are very practical. Not many vehicles that seat 7 and get 20+ mpg. You can take the whole family and the dog too. I don't miss it though. Traded it for a Toyota Matrix. Love the new Matrix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chefgary 4 Posted January 25, 2009 I drive the windstar minivan in our family. My wife drives the Focus zx3. GB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Print Star 0 Posted January 25, 2009 I have a 96 Town & Country that my wife loves. The thing has 364000 miles on it and still runs like a champ. I keep saying we need to replace it but it won't die!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob28x 0 Posted January 25, 2009 We have a caravan and I love it. Lots of room, rides good, just a good all around vehicle. Not sure why you thought a 4 door car wouldn't have worked with only having 1 kid though. :- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cre8tiveCutter 7 Posted January 25, 2009 LOL! been there done that a few times!! We had 4 kids, out of state visitors etc etc..now all but one of the kids is grown with vehicles of thier very own, so now I drive a colorado pick up truck! what can i say, I haul trash to the dumpsters ( we dont have trash pick up here in the country) I haul hay for horse, I even hauled shelving, clothing racks etc for my shop. cant beat it! I'm not sure though what i will do when the 1 grand baby turns into 4 or 5...etc! oh well! I do love my pick up though! Renee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bayshorecreations 30 Posted January 25, 2009 We just did the same thing... Traded in the 4 Runner for a Siena Mini Van. I swore I would never own a mini van but it's just so practical with 2 kids and 2 dogs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cohesion 0 Posted January 25, 2009 We have a caravan and I love it. Lots of room, rides good, just a good all around vehicle. Not sure why you thought a 4 door car wouldn't have worked with only having 1 kid though. :- A few reasons but one reason is because when the in-laws come up (or even just friends) we would have to take two cars to go out anywhere together. Plus, I guess it will be easier to get our baby in and out of a mini van than it would a small (awesome) car. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ms_sign 5 Posted January 25, 2009 Just remember, "There is no such thing as a cool Minivan" Jon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wasatchcars 0 Posted January 25, 2009 Sure there is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ms_sign 5 Posted January 25, 2009 Sure there is I stand corrected Jon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buggie Pilot 4 Posted January 25, 2009 I am a foreman for a construction company. We just started a 18 month job 95 miles away, so the boss bought me a ford freestar.....First thing I did was to put a SOCCER MOM decal on back....you would laugh at the looks we get when they drive by on the highway and then see 6 construction guys in the mini Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted January 25, 2009 LOL! been there done that a few times!! We had 4 kids, out of state visitors etc etc..now all but one of the kids is grown with vehicles of thier very own, so now I drive a colorado pick up truck! what can i say, I haul trash to the dumpsters ( we dont have trash pick up here in the country) I haul hay for horse, I even hauled shelving, clothing racks etc for my shop. cant beat it! I'm not sure though what i will do when the 1 grand baby turns into 4 or 5...etc! oh well! I do love my pick up though! Renee Hey ( Hay ? ) I have had 2 chrysler mini-vans & used them to haul mini Horses & mini- Donkeys . I charged a guy $75 to deliver a Donkey ( about 50 miles in 20 degree weather ) instead of taking the trailer , I put him in the back of the mini van . The guy started balking at paying me .. I told him there was a chance of the Donkey getting sick in a livestock trailer , but not in the van , so he paid me . I have hauled 5 mini Horses 280 miles from home to home & they had plenty of room & a pleasant trip ( My wife & i had a plesant trip also , MANY laughs at people seeing them & reacting going down the road . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cohesion 0 Posted January 25, 2009 LOL, that's awesome Roger. I don't think that I will end up transporting mini horses, but there is plunty of room in there. Plus it has sto-n-go seating, so all of the rear seats fold down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted January 25, 2009 We didn't use ours while in family use . The 94 got cosmetically totalled & I used it without fixing the body damage ( bought it back from the insurance co for $600 ) , the 96 got to be a beater anyway , so the seats come out very easy & I used it until the tranny broke . the 03 Town & Country will see livestock duty when " retired " . My wife threatens me when I kid her about using it before then . I tell her Horse poop is only grass & water , but she doesn't seem to care ... Hmmm , wemens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cre8tiveCutter 7 Posted January 25, 2009 We didn't use ours while in family use . The 94 got cosmetically totalled & I used it without fixing the body damage ( bought it back from the insurance co for $600 ) , the 96 got to be a beater anyway , so the seats come out very easy & I used it until the tranny broke . the 03 Town & Country will see livestock duty when " retired " . My wife threatens me when I kid her about using it before then . I tell her Horse poop is only grass & water , but she doesn't seem to care ... Hmmm , wemens LMAO!!!! grass and water= STINKY!!! I being a "wemens" can relate to how she feels! and this is why I drive a pick up! Renee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fbomb 0 Posted January 26, 2009 Just remember, "There is no such thing as a cool Minivan" Jon Tell that to the Japanese! http://www.pinktentacle.com/2007/05/extreme-japanese-custom-vans/ Now you just need the "Soccer mom on board" decal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenimes 42 Posted January 26, 2009 I just purchased a 91' Chrysler Voyager- Soccer Mom style, to replace the nicer Intrepid I rolled during the Holidays. Better than nothing I suppose. Levi and I were thinking about doing it up real good with vinyl. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cohesion 0 Posted January 27, 2009 I just purchased a 91' Chrysler Voyager- Soccer Mom style, to replace the nicer Intrepid I rolled during the Holidays. Better than nothing I suppose. Levi and I were thinking about doing it up real good with vinyl. lol If you do, you have to post it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 27, 2009 I just purchased a 91' Chrysler Voyager- Soccer Mom style, to replace the nicer Intrepid I rolled during the Holidays. Better than nothing I suppose. Levi and I were thinking about doing it up real good with vinyl. lol Oh yeah I am super excited. We are going to decal the heck out of that thing, head to toe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dustinjtrr 0 Posted January 28, 2009 http://www.turbominivan.com/ those are awesome minivans. my fiance and i have already decided that we will never have a minivan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ms_sign 5 Posted January 28, 2009 my fiance and i have already decided that we will never have a minivan. Yeah, we will see........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted January 28, 2009 LOL . Jon , I was thinking the same thing . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ms_sign 5 Posted January 29, 2009 Looks like they fit in wagons too....... Jon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
