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Third kid on the way, what car do you have for more than 2 kids? Not a minivan fan...
Posted by: allroadadi (3094) on 2014-10-16 13:28:20	Share \| Report

For a while there I was desperately considering anything, including a minivan. I would still consider it if someone who also owns an allroad likes it ;)

But then looked at some SUVs with 3rd row. Since I want to keep the allroad, I'd be on a budget...

Anyway, so far I got my attention on Volvo xc90 t6 awd. Anyone here own one and have any opinions on how well they're made/ worth buying?...

Any other SUV's that are close to the allroad's overall look/performance(nice enough interior, awd, and a bit of power, maybe still a v6, but definitely 3rd row seating...)?

Thanks!

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Third kid on the way, what car do you have for more than 2 kids? Not a minivan fan... - allroadadi 2014-10-16 13:28:20 (474 views)
- For me, any truck where the 3rd row will be in regular use requires extended wheelbase - Bruce M. 2014-10-17 10:07:26 (353 views)
  - ^^ See Bruce Below. I love the Suburban / Yukon XL too - studly 2014-10-17 11:17:35 (302 views)
- Here you go - FourRingBling 2014-10-16 20:39:44 (441 views)
- consider leasing - 4ringAR 2014-10-16 16:53:38 (347 views)
- Older Honda Pilots seat eight adults. The middle row could carry three car seats. - stratocu510 2014-10-16 16:47:46 (317 views)
- This is really dependent on the ages of your children. - bassphreek 2014-10-16 16:34:07 (357 views)
  - ^^^2nd...i'm looking for a Yukon XL, Tahoe(extended) or a Suburban. Size does matter! - kinderutz 2014-10-16 17:32:03 (353 views)
    - I absolutely love it and have no regrets. The LS motor is indestructible and sounds - bassphreek 2014-10-17 13:46:31 (290 views)
    - I'm selling a great 2008 Yukon XL, higher miles but all highway, the truck is immaculate - Bruce M. 2014-10-17 10:00:41 (388 views)
      - ^^ Unpaid endorsement. Buy Bruce's car.  -  studly  2014-10-17 11:08:14 (321 views)
        
        Yeah, except I can't really afford it. 10k max in my budget, maybe 5k down and finance the rest...   -  allroadadi  2014-10-18 01:41:54 (339 views)
        
        You can get 2003 or so with 150K or so miles for that price, still good trucks.   -  Bruce M.  2014-10-18 15:46:57 (291 views)
- Just bought, in May an 09 XC90 V8 with executive package for the wife...LOVE IT! - juve021 2014-10-16 16:31:11 (370 views)
- Well, I own an Allroad and a Eurovan. Love both. - KBATTPO 2014-10-16 16:21:24 (347 views)
  - I rented, drove a Town & Country for 2 weeks(~ 5000 miles), and it seems like a bus, BUT - allroadadi 2014-10-16 23:00:00 (316 views)
    - The Routan was not built by VW. It is a rebadged Dodge T&C. Too bad VW did not send us the T5. - KBATTPO 2014-10-17 00:43:31 (309 views)
      - Rebadged, but also swapped suspension and whatnot. The worst thing is they - haygood 2014-10-17 20:33:47 (309 views)
      - I had opportunity to spend a weekend in a T5 TDI 6M in Germany in 2013 - FourRingBling 2014-10-17 09:20:40 (434 views)
        
        I envy you. Would trade up in a heartbeat. - KBATTPO 2014-10-17 11:38:01 (295 views)
- i've narrowed my search to Q7 4.2 or an GL 450, most likely 07-09' - waikylam 2014-10-16 15:33:12 (373 views)
  - Look at the TDI if you can - G's SkiThing 2014-10-17 10:11:06 (303 views)
  - Very similar trucks, I call them German Tahoes. Interior materials in both not as nice as typical - Bruce M. 2014-10-17 09:59:42 (341 views)
    - I was given a Q7 as a loaner a few times while the Allroad was in warranty service. Unimpressed. - KBATTPO 2014-10-17 11:09:41 (343 views)
- Well, it was a long time ago but we stuffed our 3 in the backseat of a 4000 quattro ;) - msvphoto 2014-10-16 15:17:02 (353 views)
- I'd find a Volvo indy and talk to them. From the XC owners I know, I think they're more maintenance - snokarver 2014-10-16 15:12:33 (370 views)
  - I have a '07 XC90 and I haven't had to do much more than minor upkeep, and scheduled stuff - Woody 2014-10-17 10:09:20 (285 views)
  - No way on the maintenance comment....AR def more $$$ and I think the killer is the air suspension. - juve021 2014-10-16 16:35:51 (317 views)
    - With one we know, it's spent 5-10x more time in the shop than my ARs. - snokarver 2014-10-16 17:40:19 (351 views)
  - That would make sense considering the prices I found on local CL...but I find that hard to believe - allroadadi 2014-10-16 15:31:29 (349 views)
- I've got my 3 kids (6, 3, and 7mo) in the back seat of the A6, so it can be done. - threeputtpar 2014-10-16 14:34:32 (382 views)
  - you know that is against recommendation to use a latch anchor from each side, right? - bassphreek 2014-10-16 16:19:23 (317 views)
    - For now I have the infant base secured using the middle lap/shoulder belt per the base - threeputtpar 2014-10-17 10:21:02 (328 views)
- Considered MB R-class? (Bruce can probably find you an AMG if you want more powahhh.) - trg 2014-10-16 14:22:34 (379 views)
  - That was actually at the top of my list, but a bit over my budget. Do like the look... - allroadadi 2014-10-16 23:09:37 (341 views)
    - Nice truck, typical MB reliability issues although nothing terrible, HUGE rear doors that require - Bruce M. 2014-10-17 09:57:54 (306 views)
  - Stay away...from what I've heard they have major problems...although I like the interior/exterior - juve021 2014-10-16 16:32:44 (336 views)
- No safe way for 3 kids in an AR. my sister has a toyta sienna and she only has 2 kids, but - ct_esq 2014-10-16 13:38:23 (361 views)
  - remember the good ol days? - 4ringAR 2014-10-16 14:42:33 (459 views)
    - i do, but there were fewer cars on the road, they went slower, fewer trucks, etc. - ct_esq 2014-10-16 15:19:01 (334 views)
      - Prior to 1974 many state speed limits were 80 mph - fastscirocco 2014-10-16 20:06:48 (313 views)
        
        how many cars were driving at the speed "limit" in 1974? - ct_esq 2014-10-16 21:57:17 (317 views)
    - Pfffftttt...... Safety...... We're still here in one piece, aren't we?!?! - Nogaro Nitwit 2014-10-16 15:01:55 (327 views)
- Roof cargo box - Nogaro Nitwit 2014-10-16 13:33:28 (394 views)
  - lolololol - 4ringAR 2014-10-16 14:07:46 (382 views)
    - Hitch mounted stow-a-way are easier to load - FourRingBling 2014-10-16 18:16:16 (340 views)
  - +1 for the XC90. IIRC the early ones had some transmission issues. - KobaltblauAR 2014-10-16 14:04:29 (371 views)

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