SUVs with 3rd row seating

[MissHell]

Originally Posted by itgirl

... so if you want real life-sized people sitting in the third row, i'd opt for the minivan instead (even though they are highly uncool looking).

Which is why I'd rather have an SUV.

The 3rd row would be for one of the kids (5 and 8), so it would work for several years.

[HokieDNA01]

Originally Posted by Rider

Many years ago when the Oddessy first came out, leather was not an option. It kind of turned me off on Honda. I know they offer it now but... it just rubbed me wrong and I haven't been able to get passed it.

The Oddessy first came out as a small "van" in 1995 and was pretty cheap. They have REALLY come a long way. I really enjoy driving their new one. The thing is pretty damn fast and quiet. Back seat folds into the floor so there is tons of room. They got the leather option (white ext, tan int.) and it really is a pretty car. Good gas milage compared to an SUV as well.

[Cutty72]

idk, my sisters minivan gets around 17 mpg, 20 on a long trip if you keep it under 70 mph.
There are SUV's that will get similar mileage, and give the benefit of higher ground clearance, AWD/4WD, and towing capacity.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by tommymac

you get a minivan and we will have ot ban you

i rock a gmc safari with pedobear stickers for my daily

[itgirl]

Originally Posted by MissHell

Which is why I'd rather have an SUV.

The 3rd row would be for one of the kids (5 and 8), so it would work for several years.

well, then it's a no-brainer. SUV FTW.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by Cutty72

idk, my sisters minivan gets around 17 mpg, 20 on a long trip if you keep it under 70 mph.
There are SUV's that will get similar mileage, and give the benefit of higher ground clearance, AWD/4WD, and towing capacity.

I owned a Chrysler T&C for a while and the mileage was shitty. Around 15mpg city. After 2 blown transmissions before 36K miles I got rid of it soon after the factory warranty expired ans swore off Chrysler forever although I did end up getting a Jeep GC and that had transmission issues as well. Go figure. I'll never own a Chrysler product again even if they were giving them away.

[HokieDNA01]

My parents Odyssey gets about 25 on the interstate. She's too cool for a van so no reason to push one anymore.

[Bluestreak]

Have you considered the Subaru Tribeca? 7 passengers, AWD and you can can tow up to 3,500 lbs properally setup.

MPG is not bad either. Mid to low 20's.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by Bluestreak

Have you considered the Subaru Tribeca? 7 passengers, AWD and you can can tow up to 3,500 lbs properally setup.

MPG is not bad either. Mid to low 20's.

3500lbs towing is a stretch for me. 4000 is what I need to be comfortable.

[RACER X]

Originally Posted by shmike

Mini-van owns the wannabe SUV's.

just got back from kansas, 2000mi roundtrip, overall was about 22mpg, full hwy was 25mpg at 75ish

couldnt ask for a better family truckster, Z went to the 3rd row and napped , got back there w/o disturbing the kids vs SUV crawling over the seats