https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:37:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1842537 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 20:29:31 +0000 catomd00 1842537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love my cx-9! We also have a Mountaineer. Neither Will be great for more than 2 though. My husband wants an armada when the time comes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1841644 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 04:14:24 +0000 LemonLong 1841644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my highlander, it has 4 wheel drive and third row seating, but still drives like a car. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1841633 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 02:48:07 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 1841633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: I'm confused. Front wheel is better than rear-wheel for inclement weather driving. We're considering a new car and don't feel that we need All-Wheel drive because we already have all-wheel in our main car. We are looking at front wheel drive because of the better weather handling. Do you know something I don't know that should make me avoid front wheel drive?</p> <p><a href="http://www.cars.com/go/crp/buyingGuides/Story.jsp?section=SUV&#038;story=2010uniAwd&#038;subject=stories&#038;referer&#038;year=New" rel="nofollow">http://www.cars.com/go/crp/buyingGuides/Story.jsp?section=SUV&#038;story=2010uniAwd&#038;subject=stories&#038;referer&#038;year=New</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1841631 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 02:44:12 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 1841631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We like our Audi Q5 a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1841616 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 02:02:44 +0000 Kimberlybee 1841616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: The new Highlanders look roomier and longer too. I really like my Highlander but I think my next car is going to be a minivan. I have 1 child but I am always chauffeuring my nieces and nephews around so a minivan would be awesome. The Odyssey looks so spacious.</p> <p>[attach=394/14/nb23kk.338x600.image.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1738134 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 10:44:37 +0000 ustechie 1738134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pumuckl: we just bought a 2014 Nissan pathfinder and love it!! It's got a ton of room, built well, and the most usable 3rd row IMO. My hubby is a car guy and it was definitely the most impressive for that price range. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1738082 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 10:30:24 +0000 bunnylove08 1738082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My sister has 3 kids and a Jetta, its a little tight if you have two car seats and need to fit an extra person. When you're looking at the cars, I would suggest taking your car seat out, installing it and see how much space you have. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1738074 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 10:28:38 +0000 lavender 1738074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@katsupgirl: it definitely feels roomy for me. We also leave the 3rd row down for more cargo room. But then again I'm comparing the feel of roominess to my smaller crosstrek. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1735088 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 22:08:15 +0000 katsupgirl 1735088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lavender: does the traverse feel roomy on the inside? I find that some of the newer cars feel cramped. </p> <p>I was also looking at the Santa Fe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1734941 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 20:02:43 +0000 sorrycharlie 1734941@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: I love my highlander!! The newer models have a 3rd row. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1734938 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 20:00:19 +0000 msmug 1734938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I LOVE my MDX. It was supposed to be our family car (Dh had a sports car) but then we got pregnant with twins and realized we can't fit both carseats in the MDX without moving the driver seat all the up.. So now we have the MDX and the Honda Odyssey. Odyssey has got all the bells and whistles, which Dh loves... But I still prefer the sports tuned handling of the MDX. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1734763 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 18:02:37 +0000 deactivated_account 1734763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: Two of my friends with two kids both have the Acura MDX. I also recently looked at the new durango which has a third row. Its huge! It also looked like a mini van to me, which is why we didn't get it. But its clearly not a mini van so maybe that's a good option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1734560 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 15:04:42 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1734560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: I was going to suggest an edge! I have one and love it. I can get our stroller, one laundry basket and two suitcases in the trunk with room to spare. We never feel cramped. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1734539 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 14:51:52 +0000 Mrsjets 1734539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a 4 door Chevy Colorado truck (with tonneau cover) and a Cadillac SRX suv (no 3rd row). I'd like a minivan but DH says we don't need one :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1734479 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 14:15:48 +0000 matador84 1734479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Outback and love it. Plenty of room with two car seats and storage in trunk--double stroller plus extra. I really wanted a pilot, but hated the gas mileage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1734400 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 13:42:55 +0000 sungirl 1734400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Ford Edge too which is great for everyday, but my DH has a suburban and that us what we use for vaca. With a nb, almost 2 yr old and a 10 yr old we filled it up and used a car topper but I definitely over pack and we had DH's golf clubs too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1734337 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 13:23:37 +0000 Adira 1734337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: Oh good, that's encouraging!! I'm hoping my Accord will continue to be big enough!! :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1734328 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 13:19:31 +0000 cmomma17 1734328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: DH and I both have accords! We can fit both of us, 2 big kids, and LO in his car seat right now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1734257 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 12:49:04 +0000 Pumuckl 1734257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had a Nissan Pathfinder as a rental and really loved it. It also has a 3rd row. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1734237 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 12:40:33 +0000 HLK208 1734237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kml636: that's how I feel! Once both car seats are in, then the strollers, groceries, etc. it feels cramped. It's really difficult to take adults with us in the back row too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1734231 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 12:37:39 +0000 HLK208 1734231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Toyota highlander. It has been amazing with two kids but I think it might be tricky with 3. I can see how people like minivans with 2+ since everything fits. </p> <p>DH wants an SUV that can tow so we'll probably get a Tahoe or Suburban in 3 or 4 years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1734189 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 12:23:49 +0000 kml636 1734189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm about to have #2, and we have a 45 lb dog. We got the Toyota highlander w the third row. I'm happy with it but honestly it's not a ton of room to me! I was in the no minivan camp but I might change my mind! We take lots of 5/6 hr road trips though to my in laws and my family's vacation home... And the car is already full. So I guess it depends on your needs too of course! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1734154 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 12:14:47 +0000 Mrs. Chocolate 1734154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mazda Cx-9 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1734146 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 12:12:56 +0000 Mrs.ThinMint 1734146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm just expecting my first LO, but we went ahead and bought a 2014 Acura MDX in anticipation of it lasting for at least 2 kids if not 3. I love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1734135 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 12:09:56 +0000 SugarplumsMom 1734135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't have 2 kids, but we really like the look of an Audi Station wagon. If I got to pick, it'd be that :heart: </p> <p><a href="http://www.edmunds.com/audi/allroad/2014/" rel="nofollow">http://www.edmunds.com/audi/allroad/2014/</a> </p> [attach=1448/14/n81mck.600x450.a4-audi-station-wagon.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1734126 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 12:05:33 +0000 bunnylovesbear 1734126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BakerBee: Exactly! I can barely fit my diaper bag and stroller back there when the third row is up. And I'm a total car-hoarder, so I have all sorts on nonsense back there, so it's always a pain to clear everything out when we need the third row. I'm surprisingly looking forward to making the switch to a mini-van. It took some time to come around to the idea, but when I see all the perks and storage with the price tag, I can't justify spending 10k more on a fancy SUV with everything I want. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1734097 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 11:52:32 +0000 LuLu Mom 1734097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: It's a 2010, so it's possible. We have a friend who has a 2012 and they've had some issues, but not nearly as many as we have. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1734040 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 11:31:10 +0000 shinymama 1734040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had a Honda Pilot for years and loved it because it was roomy, the 3rd row, and the large cargo area. Last year we bought a Toyota Highlander and I love it even more than the Pilot! It has all of the same features, but feels even roomier, and I love that the 2nd row can convert from row/bench seating to two captains chairs.</p> <p>FWIW, my second choice was the Infiniti QX60 {formerly JX} and while it's beautiful, it felt like a tank and I didn't like the look of the consol/interior panel. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1734011 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 11:19:20 +0000 MamaG 1734011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a 2012 Acadia and haven't had any of the electrical problems. We love it. My sister has the Buick Enclave (same platform) but it is 1-2 years older and it's been a non-stop warranty problem. So I feel like GM has cleaned up the Acadia issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/parents-of-2-what-family-car-do-you-have/page/2#post-1734010 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 11:19:06 +0000 Mrs D 1734010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Grand Cherokee now and only 1 LO - but I dont think it will be big enough when its time for #2. For us, going up north includes a dog grate, golf clubs, baby stuff and our stuff - I am already terrified of packing tomorrow with all of this!</p> <p>We'll be eyeing the Acadia and Suburban when the time comes to upgrade. And if Jeep ever comes out with a third row vehicle again that'll be on the short list too. And maybe the Durango. I just saw a Suburban XLT...that bad boy was AWESOME. Even with the third row there was a full normal size SUV trunk - baller.</p> <p>@LuLu Mom: just an FYI, may want to do some research. The Buick and Tahoe will have very similar (if not identical) components and electrical systems to the Acadia - I know bc my company makes them and I know we supply most of the GM brand models. So if the issues have not been fixed on all new models you may find similar issues with those cars as well. </p>