https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:01:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1813936 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:15:28 +0000 BSB 1813936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In addition to my comment above, I have to admit that I'm Honda CRV owner and probably will stick with Hondas but that Ford we drove was really nice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1813796 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 11:28:17 +0000 MOMTOLITTLEB 1813796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got a 4Runner as our family car and it has worked out really well. We bought it 10 years old and everyone thinks it's brand new because it has held up so well. I am still driving the car I bought at 22 so I'm interested to read these responses- I will probably be due for a Mommy car soon. I've considered a second 4Runner but it's a little big for me when I drive it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1813754 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 11:13:43 +0000 sandy 1813754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HLK208: I grew up in a Honda family (DH too) but we love Toyotas :) love the service and the cars! I think the Sequoia is so pretty for a big car! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1813701 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 10:55:02 +0000 Orchid 1813701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Honda Odyssey and it's awesome! Never thought I'd enjoy driving such a "mom-car". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1812981 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 23:22:35 +0000 HLK208 1812981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sandy: oh jeez, I had to edit my post (sleep deprivation)! But I might give the Sequoia a test drive. I love Toyota's! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1812972 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 22:59:04 +0000 sandy 1812972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HLK208: good to know you like the captain chairs :) . We are done after this 2nd baby so hopefully the highlander will be just the right size for us. I keep looking at the Sequoia bc it has so much room but I could not imagine driving (and parking) such a giant car everyday </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1812890 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 21:24:45 +0000 marionberry 1812890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following. We are looking to get a mommy vehicle in October. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1812867 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 21:12:58 +0000 BSB 1812867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We rented a car last week while we were on vacation and I was quite impressed with the Ford Explorer we got. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1812852 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 21:07:06 +0000 HLK208 1812852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sandy: we looked at a lot of highlanders but I don't think I saw one that didn't have the captain seating/removable middle seat unless they were older. We love the captain seating!</p> <p>We have a Toyota highlander and it's been great, however, now that we have three it feels pretty tight. DH thinks a suburban would be the best fit for our family of 5...but I don't want to feel like I'm driving a boat! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1812741 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 20:14:12 +0000 getjazzy 1812741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started a similar search recently, I previously had a Ford Escape and we are getting a Toyota Highlander... I CAN'T WAIT. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1812716 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 19:51:44 +0000 LemonLong 1812716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just got a highlander and I love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1812673 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 19:32:21 +0000 shinymama 1812673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for the Highlander from a mom of 2 who drives one and loves it! I had a Pilot before, and I liked it, but I like the Highlander more. I think the 2nd row captain chairs sealed the deal for us.</p> <p>ETA: the middle row can convert from 2 captain chairs to row seating that accomodates 3. It's two separate pieces, and the one you're not currently using is stowed under the 1st row's center console. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1812672 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 19:31:33 +0000 sandy 1812672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@filly: so you have the highlander limited with captain seats for the 2nd row? What's this middle jump seat? We're likely getting a highlander for our next car and are leaning towards the captain seats for the second row </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1812629 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 18:52:42 +0000 T-Mom 1812629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a rogue and it became way too small quickly... When we had #2 we got an odyssey and it's been awesome. We test drive a pilot and highlander and just didn't feel like it was enough space for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1812627 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 18:51:50 +0000 filly 1812627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an Acura sedan and when we learned we were expecting twins we knew the first change we were going to 'have' to make was the car. I got a Toyota Highlander and it has been 110% perfect. </p> <p>We got it when I was around 12/13 weeks pregnant and now our twins are 21 months. I get in and out fine, I can lift them in and out fine and it fits all the junk I schlep around. </p> <p>We have a 3rd row and our second ow has 2 bucket seats + a jump seat in the center should someone need to sit between the girls.</p> <p>If you have any question please let me know and Good Luck with your search :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1812615 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 18:42:01 +0000 birdofafeather 1812615@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we love our outback! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1811564 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 11:35:19 +0000 JMOM 1811564@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Ford Flex and love it. It is really comfy and has a 3rd row. With the 3rd row down, you can fit in a ton of stuff! With the 3rd row up, it still has quite a bit of storage room. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1811533 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 11:25:46 +0000 littlek 1811533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about the highlander? I don't know anyone who has one but they look pretty big. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1811528 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 11:23:43 +0000 Canoli 1811528@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: agree! We have the Pilot and love it. We were also disappointed in the pathfinder. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1811413 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 10:47:23 +0000 Charm54 1811413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love everything about our Nissan Pathfinder! I find it very roomy, love the third row (though we mostly have it folded down for extra trunk space) and it came with a lot of "luxury" extras without a crazy price tag. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1811405 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 10:44:56 +0000 Alivoo01 1811405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friend just bought a highlander and she's a fan! She used to have a Rav4, which was just too small. I also really like the 4Runner!</p> <p>The Pilot is another popular option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1811364 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 10:30:58 +0000 MrsA 1811364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Rogue now and have also been thinking about this for the future. I like the look of the Toyota Highlander, and like that it's available as a hybrid. Other than that, not sure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1811363 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 10:30:56 +0000 namaste 1811363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second the CRV. It's actually quite roomy and great on gas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1811290 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 10:03:11 +0000 jetsa 1811290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my pilot. We looked at the Nissan Pathfinder and it had no room in the back! I like that I can fold the backseat down when we don't need it and have all that additional storage space. I get about 20 mpg so not horrible for a big vehicle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1811283 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 10:01:07 +0000 snowjewelz 1811283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the CRV; I've sat in a Rogue so it's def bigger and it's decent on gas! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1811277 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 09:58:50 +0000 Weagle 1811277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We bought an Odyssey shortly after finding out we were expecting #2. I'm so in love with that thing. Our first choice SUV was a Pilot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/new-mommy-car#post-1811273 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 09:57:21 +0000 cheert16 1811273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I have a Nissan Rogue now- but the backseat is SO small with just LO#1's car seat, I cant imagine having a second car seat back there, along with all the other junky we need to carry around with 2 kids! So DH said its time for an bigger car. (I JUST paid my car off- so I am not so excited about having a car payment again!) Anyone have a recommendation for a good car that is bigger than a Rogue? It needs to be pretty good on gas, as I travel over 90 miles a day for work. And as much as I want a luxury vehicle- I don't think its in the budget right now! ;-) </p>