Bree Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 We're having #5 and have a regular 7 passanger van and know we will fit...but will the kids kill each other :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenKitty Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Lol. Just a van, unless you want a mini bus;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 we drive a 2004 Toyota Sienna with five kids. And they bicker and fight and all that. They do it less with a Jim Weiss CD in. DH had this wonderful idea of getting a sound-proof piece of Plexiglas to fit between the driver's seat and the rest of the car. Would make things much better. But, he hasn't gotten very far with that idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaS Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 we drive a 2004 Toyota Sienna with five kids. And they bicker and fight and all that. They do it less with a Jim Weiss CD in. DH had this wonderful idea of getting a sound-proof piece of Plexiglas to fit between the driver's seat and the rest of the car. Would make things much better. But, he hasn't gotten very far with that idea. We joke that we're gonna get a limo for that reason. ;) We drive a Ford Freestar (I would NOT recommend it...lol) My kids do bicker. We also do CD's and since our last trip all the kids saved up their money and bought DS's. (Ok, not the little guy) I'm hoping our trip to DC next month is much quieter. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upward Journey Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 We had a GMC full size van for many years, think Chevy Astro. It sat 8 comfortably, even with 4 in carseats/boosters + 1 older. We now have a Honda Odyssey. It also seats 8, 7 comfortably, but it just feels way smaller. I don't notice it as much anymore (we've had the Honda a year and a half) but I do still miss my big van sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Now that we only have 6 kids left at home, we drive an expedition and love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 We drive a Dodge Grand Caravan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypatia. Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 A 2008 8-seater Toyota Sienna, with the middle captain's chair in the 2nd row removed and stored in the garage. My middle 3 (3, 5, & 7) sit in the 3rd row and the bickering drives me crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in OR Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 We also have a 2004 Toyota Sienna that seats 7, with our 5 kids. We used to have a tiny pickup truck, but when the twins were born, decided to get a used diesel Excursion instead, which seats 8. Then we can at least take one other person in our car, or haul something behind the vehicle. Bickering is a given. We typically listen to audio books picked by the kids when we drive though—if it's on, they're more likely to listen than anything else. Erica in OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 6 kids, Honda odyssey, strategically placed to prevent bloodshed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamajudy Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 We drove a used 15 passenger van for a while, before the kids started driving their own cars. There was room for the seven of us, plus the dog, luggage or cargo, or some friends. I liked driving it but, even though it was a diesel, it used too much fuel and repairs were always expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeterbug Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 We drive a Volvo XC-90, it's an SUV that seats seven. Only four kids, but we have an extra seat so could seat one more. We often keep the empty backseat folded down for more cargo room. My kids keep telling me we need to have one more kid to fill up the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom@shiloh Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Five kids still at home, we drive an 8 passenger Suburban. I love all the cargo space and that when we need to haul really big stuff, we can take out the back seat, fold down the middle seats and fit lots of stuff in there. No bickering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&M Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 We drive a 9 seater Suburban. I love it ! Lately it seems we're always picking up some extra kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 We have a 2003 Town and Country. When all 7 of us need to be in it, the kids aren't thrilled to have the 6yo's car seat in the middle of the third row, but it's lap belt only, so it has to have a harnessed kid! When it's just 5-6 of us, it's plenty roomy for people. Not so roomy if also traveling with 2 large dogs. Torture if traveling with 7 people, 2 large dogs, and luggage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Yukon XL. It's the same as a Suburban. Love that I can fit lots of groceries and/or big dog along w kids. I wasn't sure if it would be much different from the minivan we used to drive but it is -- more leg/elbow room and way more cargo space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I've only got two kids, but we carpool and drive their friends frequently, plus take long road trips with extended family. The Suburban is the only vehicle we've owned that can comfortably fit everyone and still have room for all of our luggage, camping gear, etc. in the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 We only have 3 kids. We drive an 8 passenger Toyota Sequoia. We have friends with 5 kids and a 7 passenger mini-van. We also have friends with 5 kids who purchased a 12 passenger van. It really is up to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 We have a Chrysler Town & Country that seats 7. The three in the back row fight and bicker. The van is paid off and we have no desire to add a monthly car payment to our budget. I'm thinking that if/when we go on a long distance vacation that we will have to rent something bigger to alleviate the fighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kroe1 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Cadillac Escalade Platinum edition. Seats 5 kiddos and 2 adults very comfortably. But the beauty is 3 separate movie systems that also hook up to video games. So you can have 2 playing video games while the others are watching a movie, etc. We also use those little zip down desks which fit on the back of each seat. Four kiddos can be doing desk work at a time. Those work great no matter what car you own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extendedforecast Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 We drive a Chevy Suburban. It fits all seven of us, plus a friend or relative. We've had an odyssey and sienna in the past, and while I felt like it was big enough for all the kids, they are much happier in our roomy SUV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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