tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post1818823658267097568..comments2023-10-14T09:44:21.840-05:00Comments on People I Want to Punch in the Throat: Me - For Wanting a MinivanJen Piwtpitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09576108150881254072noreply@blogger.comBlogger146125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-19384860260385600372013-07-10T10:16:40.507-05:002013-07-10T10:16:40.507-05:00Crossovers are posuer-mobiles.Crossovers are posuer-mobiles.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368223802228121528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-27691769124008084202013-07-10T10:13:02.422-05:002013-07-10T10:13:02.422-05:00So, are you ashamed of being a mom?So, are you ashamed of being a mom?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368223802228121528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-35862817626563395702013-05-01T19:53:47.767-05:002013-05-01T19:53:47.767-05:00I have an Odyssey, if I had to pick between my hus...I have an Odyssey, if I had to pick between my husband and the car, I'd hesitate. Just for a minute, but I would I was going to tell you about the vaccuum, but One Shameless beat me to it. Anything 2011 and after has the "wide row" in the middle, which means you can separate the kids more. Easy to put car seats in and more space between them.<br />Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15663034755442633469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-71410692594221961262013-05-01T12:14:37.215-05:002013-05-01T12:14:37.215-05:00I want a minivan sooooooooooo bad!!! So far we onl...I want a minivan sooooooooooo bad!!! So far we only have one child, but I am hoping for at LEAST one more! I want a black Honda Odyssey, preferably the 2014 - because, in case you didn't know, the 2014 Odyssey has.....wait for it....a BUILT IN VACCUUM!!! Yes!! A built-in hand-vac that reaches all the way up to the front of the van!!! My hubs makes fun of me because my SUV is always a pigsty... I think he's exaggerating slightly, but according to him "where ever you look there are muffin crumbs and finger nails" (I have begun the disgusting habit of biting my finger nails... probably due to the stress of not driving the car/van of my dreams). One Shameless Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02692340007743779179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-14380500463703890892012-07-07T00:21:21.774-05:002012-07-07T00:21:21.774-05:00All I care about are the "slidey" doors....All I care about are the "slidey" doors. If they made cars with "slidey" doors, I may not want a minivan. What can we do about that? You have more pull than me. Work something out?<br /><br />(Thanks for linking this up over at #findingthefunny last week!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10860394940190403196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-83935782364992769912012-06-27T12:30:35.574-05:002012-06-27T12:30:35.574-05:00You almost made me want a minivan...ok...not reall...You almost made me want a minivan...ok...not really, but I think you should totally get one! For the good of the world and all.Blondie McBaffledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16938975677692582118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-25578667523134043352012-06-01T00:22:49.421-05:002012-06-01T00:22:49.421-05:00My hubby bought me a badass 2012 Chrysler Town &am...My hubby bought me a badass 2012 Chrysler Town & Country for my birthday last week. Dark charcoal pearl coat (almost black), with super shiny chrome and leather, unconnect voice command and bluetooth, gps, wifi, satellite radio and tv, with DVD system, and it has so much storage space and room, plug outlets, tons of cup holders, sliding doors, even the back windows roll down. He traded my Expedition in for this, and I love it. I'm in no way sacrificing style here at all!! In fact, at least I have the security in knowing this vehicle got a 5 star rate for safety. That's way more important than driving a dangerous SUV. Hubby wanted me in something more safe. After reading about most SUV's having roofs cave in, and more rollovers...especially Expeditions, no thank you!! You might look cooler driving them, but not if you or your child is injured. Anyway, my kids love this van too, and even though it's a "van", I've had a lot of people admiring it, since we got it last week. With most people driving SUV's, I guess maybe it stands out in the crowd. To me, it's like taking my living room with me on the road, and the t&c is just cooler now, than it was in the 90's! Btw, if anyone considers getting a t&c, better do it now or next year. I just read Chrysler stops making them in 2014. :( And as someone else said...it really is the Cadillac of minivans. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-41439499324072772302012-04-29T14:30:09.657-05:002012-04-29T14:30:09.657-05:00I have a minivan and a Giant SUV. I love them both...I have a minivan and a Giant SUV. I love them both for different reasons, although the SUV just nudges past the minivan because I live in Crazydrivertown (a/k/a Stepford) and it's the closest think to a tank that's street legal and not a Hummer. I also work full time outside the home, but overheard some SAHMs talking one day (at where else, but SBUX). Allegedly, there's a Minivan Class System. Apparently in my town of Stepford there are allegedly 3 classes of Minvan drivers. Those who own Hondas. Those who own Toyotas. And then the "others" who don't own either of the above (or, heinously own a Dodge - fuhgeddaboudit).<br /><br />Really? I've rented Dodges, Chryslers and even inherited a White Mercury Villager from my dad, driving it for 2 years with my fiance BEFORE we were even married or had children. <br /><br />They all rock. They are like living rooms on wheels. Just don't buy one with "Run Flat" tires. Those suck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-44721066651187140772012-04-17T14:50:03.264-05:002012-04-17T14:50:03.264-05:00I am a relatively new reader and I've already ...I am a relatively new reader and I've already read two extremely funny posts recapping conversations in your car with your kids. When you get the van, you might want to rethink the DVD system. Is the loss of great material from your kids and their friends worth the "piece of quiet" (a phrase coined by my youngest) you'll gain from the DVD system? Not to mention the turf wars and the aggravation from them fighting over which disc to watch and/or the enforcement of any rules you put in place regarding it's use? LOVE my 9 year old Odyssey as much as the day I brought it home, and I haven't regretted the lack of DVD for one minute.Kittyhttp://www.cmkitty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-38099710963671946762012-04-15T21:19:57.943-05:002012-04-15T21:19:57.943-05:00Why do people equate minivans with soccer moms? Or...Why do people equate minivans with soccer moms? Or losers or quitters? I am none of those! I am single and childless, but I am a foster parent. I am driving my 3rd, yes, 3rd Toyota Sienna. I freely admit that the Sienna is my favorite vehicle. I don't think it gives me a certain look. If people think I'm uncool, who cares? They're not my friends anyway. With my bad back, the height of my Sienna is a must. I like all the room, and the power sliders are the bomb!<br /> Jen, get yourself a Sienna and enjoy yourself!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-40793737336452694042012-04-13T12:31:39.463-05:002012-04-13T12:31:39.463-05:00Ugh. Minivans are for quittersUgh. Minivans are for quittersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-33280082350548939992012-01-29T21:42:20.378-06:002012-01-29T21:42:20.378-06:00I have mixed feelings about this one. When we had...I have mixed feelings about this one. When we had kids I gave up my trusty Outback and felt like I gave up my individualism. Especially in Kansas. Not too many Outbacks here. Now when I leave the SuperTarget, I can't find my effing van in the parking lot because everybody else has a silver or white minivan too. I literally have to walk around hitting the door lock. That said, it IS darn convenient. Honda in any case has really done its research on what Moms need in a car. I'm continually impressed at how they've thought of everything. At least they could have copied VW or something and made it in a bunch of funky colors with a flower vase on the dashboard!Kelly and Snehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694012810022647105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-31002793627406065862012-01-29T09:48:53.627-06:002012-01-29T09:48:53.627-06:00I bought a Jeep Wrangler last may (4 door). Ive a...I bought a Jeep Wrangler last may (4 door). Ive always wanted one and the more I looked...You can't top it for a kid friendly vehicle. Rubber floor mats. You can literally hose the seats of...Leather steering wheel, blue tooth and the freaking top comes off!!!! Got all that- Hard and soft top all for about 30k brand new. Plus no arguing with the hubs. I got the base model wrangler but the higher up you go the more bells and whistles. Definitely a cool vehicle..natchezmom1811https://www.blogger.com/profile/13494046591201119323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-66526005398575803302012-01-28T20:22:23.749-06:002012-01-28T20:22:23.749-06:00Minivans are the sweatpants of cars. It is giving...Minivans are the sweatpants of cars. It is giving up. Just.say.no!!!!!<br /><br />I drive a Dodge Journey & it looks like small station wagon & I'm not a big fan of it. But it's not a minivan!TheJerseyShoreMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771387395762706001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-31733400169146508872012-01-27T22:37:06.188-06:002012-01-27T22:37:06.188-06:00I strongly recommend getting a minivan, but then g...I strongly recommend getting a minivan, but then getting the tech rugs that cover the whole van. They are awesome.<br /><br />I have a minivan, and I actually like it. I do dream of a day that I can drive a beetle bug and not this bus, but for now it makes sense to have a minivan as I have 3 kids.kellykellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05719225029963986840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-55452206112477077752012-01-27T15:30:04.747-06:002012-01-27T15:30:04.747-06:00We are getting rid of our mini-van very soon. Our...We are getting rid of our mini-van very soon. Ours sucks! I understand it is probably the exception to the rule but I'm so over it. The first problem is the idiot who thought having the auto sliding doors but not the auto tailgate can kiss it. And speaking of those "wonderful" sliding doors, they can kiss it too. Those suckers stick here when it gets too cold & wet. Imagine my dismay come the first winter day this year we had here in Michigan, my doors were frozen closed. The next time it happened, I had to take the 7 year old somewhere and the 3 year old (my little terrorist) was fast asleep, all wrapped up in a warm blankie, and the darn doors wouldn't open. I had to wake the little terrorist by setting him down so I could daringly force the door open by sticking my hand in the inch that it does start to move for a split second to yank on it and hopefully pull said hand out before it closes. Had I been able to just put him in the car, I could have had my mom watch him (sleeping like an angel), but not on that morning. We have had other problems too. Like when the driver's seat shorted out in my position (I'm 5'4") and my hubby (6'1") went 2 months bitching everytime he got in to drive because he would hit his head. Another problem we have is the passenger sliding door does not electronically lock or unlock (with the key fob or one of the other 3 buttons that are supposed to perpetuate this function). So everytime my 7year old gets in, he has to .a) climb through from the driver side or b) open front door and reach in to physically unlock said door. You would think that having done this for 6 months or so, he would remember when he gets to the car that he has to open his own door (where as he usually stands there waiting as if to say "open sesame"), to close the front door (I'm short and cannot reach across the passenger seat to close the open door) or to physically lock the door when he gets out of it. (I've always been a door locker, and I don't keep or even have anything expensive, but I don't want someone stealing my stuff). We got the van April of 2010 as a used (comp car with 16000 miles) 2010 model. It now has about 50000 miles on it and I can't wait to get back into an SUV which will get better gas mileage. I am pretty much over thinking we will have a 3rd child so it is not necessary and if we do, we will make do. I can live with that for $200 less a month in payment.JT1222https://www.blogger.com/profile/13878724685958866395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-10792631320365776002012-01-27T09:05:13.958-06:002012-01-27T09:05:13.958-06:00LOL so true! If i have gotten my mini van 2 weeks ...LOL so true! If i have gotten my mini van 2 weeks sooner last year my insurance would not have gone up because some stupid greedy F er had to take my insurance for all the idiots were worth! I still don't understand how my 4 yo (at the time) was able to destroy the complete passenger side of a SUV by opening ONE door into someone's car in a rainy parking lot! It was a tiny ding with no paint damage! But some how it cost like $2000 to re paint and pull out ALL the dings on one side of a POS SUV he hit! I dont even think the SUV was worth the $2000 whole! ... can you tell im still mad LOLVallaurynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05219559449911389001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-77394744176167712652012-01-26T21:54:26.621-06:002012-01-26T21:54:26.621-06:00I hear you about the baby boomer marketing... I dr...I hear you about the baby boomer marketing... I drive a Cadillac SRX - talk about a brand that markets to the bluer haired variety. But man-oh-man - IT IS NICE and as close to a mini van as I will ever get... not a fan- but to each her own- my friends LOVE their's. My 3 year old son and I chair dance our tushees off as we "vroom" around town.paularhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12384362950693334962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-64721205026992525692012-01-26T21:42:46.781-06:002012-01-26T21:42:46.781-06:00My ex-huaband's dream car was a minivan. He al...My ex-huaband's dream car was a minivan. He also wore a helmet as a child...no judgment, just saying.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06343391626763127631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-89157833684409077022012-01-26T07:38:14.248-06:002012-01-26T07:38:14.248-06:00I thought you might like this article:
http://www....I thought you might like this article:<br />http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-special-place-in-our-hearts-for-minivans/2012/01/25/gIQAtbKKRQ_story.html?hpid=z5DCWriterGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12457405262352558930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-42543614418892859962012-01-26T00:51:20.552-06:002012-01-26T00:51:20.552-06:00Don't do it. I must have 4WD and I don't b...Don't do it. I must have 4WD and I don't buy new. THankfully, when buying there weren't really any minis that were used and AWD. Phew! Hubs MIGHT have talked me into it. Got the Sequoia and I LOVE it. I will get another one. Heated seats, dvd player, seats 8. You don't have to climb over, the seat swings up. Plenty of room for groceries unless you have all 8 seats used. Works great for car pooling and hauling lots of friends too.We travel a LOT - regular 4-5 hr road trips, annual 15 hr road trips. Love MY car and it's me; not sometime I was forced to get because I have a slew of kids.profahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03115370660913806017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-7161875964789262942012-01-25T20:09:46.362-06:002012-01-25T20:09:46.362-06:00We have a Mazda5 too, it's awesome!We have a Mazda5 too, it's awesome!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042261505566567040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-16755746150876341502012-01-25T17:41:02.334-06:002012-01-25T17:41:02.334-06:00This post made me laugh. We have a new Toyota Sien...This post made me laugh. We have a new Toyota Sienna because my HUSBAND loves the minivan. He drives it waaaay more than I do.Hey Mon!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03403386539837907478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-57951052235917969052012-01-25T16:58:57.629-06:002012-01-25T16:58:57.629-06:00First off, thank you for being a Toyota/Honda pers...First off, thank you for being a Toyota/Honda person. Our family will only purchase Hondas and Toyotas. No one that I know understands this.<br /><br />I grew up as an only child (my sister lived in New York) and I STILL wanted a minivan. Five different choices for seating? Yes please!<br /><br />But, of course, my parents laughed at me. Now my father has a Toyota Highlander with a total of eight seats...and, of course, I am an adult and have no use for it.<br /><br />MINIVANS ROCK.Krystihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04521092008172230055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-6377740508784455752012-01-25T15:05:56.020-06:002012-01-25T15:05:56.020-06:00We live in the middle of nowhere, so during the wi...We live in the middle of nowhere, so during the winter a minivan is not practical (don't tell me AWD is the same as 4WD because it is NOT). I have a Chevy Tahoe with 3rd row seating, DVD player, and the works. I like the idea of a minivan, but I have to have 4WD or I will be stuck in my own driveway.Wodzisz Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402962907991995167noreply@blogger.com