Exactly. It's the sliding doors. People think that SUVs are what you want for kids. You try loading up some child seats in an suv and then try it in a van.
Be smart people, buy minivans.
We had a Nissan Quest and now have an Odyssey. Loved both of them. Test drove the Sienna and did not like the ride or the packages they offered. Paid cash for both because I hate to finance. Love Hondas. The only problem I had with the Odyssey was the rear hydraulic lift assists for the rear door. There was a recall on them and they replaced at no charge. I tend to buy vehicles and pay cash and drive them for ten years. Works well with Hondas. No problems.
I'd love to do that, but being a one income family makes it tough. We're going to see how much we can save this year and go from there. Would like to finance as little as possible, but may not have a choice. Wife's currently in an Altima and it's starting to get tight with two kids in convertible car seats
If you can pay cash for a 7 or 8 year old Odyssey and drive it for a few years (the damn things last forever) and be disciplined enough to save the cash and if you can find a one owner van most Honda owners take very good care of their vehicles then you can save the money for a new one.