Mommies that own SUV's

What type do you own?

DH and I plan on getting a new SUV before the baby arrives in May.

We originally started looking at the Jeep Cherokees (I own a 97), and it seems to me that is has lost alot of room in it. I feel like it will be very tight with the stroller and stuff.

Any opinions would be great! Thanks!!

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We have an explorer that has a third row. Makes for plenty of room when the third row is down. With the third row up it is VERY tight to put stuff in the back. But we don't use the third row often

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We have the 2005 Ford Escape. I love it! It has plenty of room for the stroller and other things...plus it's not too big.

We have this in gray...

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I have a - everything fits fine in it - and I have a double stroller.

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I have a Ford Escape and I love it!

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Lexus 330RX fan here. It is very roomy, with a lot of wonderful amenities.... I change Cari out of the back seat/trunk a lot and there is a lot of trunk room.... That car is terrific for mothers and drives wonderfully.

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We have a Trailblazer EXT with the 3rd row. I've had it for 3 years and I am happy with it.

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I have an Acura MDX with the 3rd row as well. I need the extra space incase I have 2 friends that go out with us. With DH, the kids and myself no more room for anyone

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Hey Marcie,

Just browsing the parenting board....we own a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo and even when we put Casey's crate in the back it's tight on space. So I personally would look at other stuff!

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I'm not a mommy but I just bought a Hyundai Tucson, it's wonderfully spacious. All the seats go down, even the passenger so you can carry something that is 6ft long. I bought it with having a family in mind.

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My DH drives a few (he has a dealership). I like the GMC Envoys, both with and without the third row seating. Drives nicely and doesn't feel truck like.

I also like the smaller SUV's, like the Pontiac Torrent (sister the the Chevy Equinox) and the Buick Rendezvous. Both have great space and aren't huge.

On the bigger side of things, I've had a Yukon and that was very monster truck like to me But I can't complain about the space, it has a lot!

Right before Christmas, I am turning in my Pontiac Vibe, as my lease is up. I love that car, but with baby #2 arriving in May, I want to go a little bigger. I'll let you know what DH gives me

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We just bought a Nissan Murano, gas mileage is pretty good so far and it def drives like a car. Turning radius is just like my altima. There is plenty of room in the back, plus the seats go down really easily, and the back seats recline. I love it!
Yes, we are a nissan family

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we have a 4 runner and i love it so comfy got a great deal during presidents day sale and pay 369 a month for it full loaded sports package with leather opted for no dvd becuase its a lease and by the time the lease is up the baby will be 1 and 1/2 and wont get much use.

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We own only SUVs. We have a Range Rover. It's a gas guzzler but I love it. We also have a BMW X5 and an Escalade EXT. The escalade is pretty much the family car. It fits any and everything. It's worse on gas than the Range Rover but it's so roomy and the kids love it..

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I'm on my second Saturn VUE. I love it! It's pretty inexpensive, gets great gas mileage, and we've never had any issues when we leased it (no pressure sales.)

I have two and still have enough room for DH, me, and my two kids. We don't have room for any other passengers though. The double stroller fits fine and we still have room to put bags and stuff.

I know that they are coming out with the 7 passenger VUE this next fall (unless it was this past fall )

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I have the 2003 Pathfinder, It can fit her stroller and all other stuff I need for her with out a problem....

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Thanks Girls!! I really appreciate your help!

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We have a Honda CR-V. The trunk easliy fits the travel system stroller and other stuff. The backseat comfortably seats 2 adults with Nate's carseat in the middle.

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Toyota Hylander and we love it.

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We have a Toyota Highlander as well - love it! Lots of room and drives like a car - very comfortable.


ETA: We do not have the third row seat because it wasn't an option when I purchased, but they now offer it. It also comes in Hybrid now too.

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When my son was born my DH bought me a 2005 Honda Pilot. Very spacious, 3rd row of seats when needed and a very smooth ride.

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I am a mommie to be and I have a 2004 Xterra.. my DH has a 2005 Dodge Ram.. love em both!!!