tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998204900912962092.post7983532820916066879..comments2023-10-12T02:33:56.490-06:00Comments on Buried in Laundry: I Drive a Big White CarQuadmamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12811147214370454309noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998204900912962092.post-60221289723381716462009-06-01T17:09:11.865-06:002009-06-01T17:09:11.865-06:00In an emergency it would be nice to have a second ...In an emergency it would be nice to have a second car that seats the entire family, but for now the arrangement we have works. I figure when my girls can drive we'll get them a small car so they can't cart their friends around, too!Quadmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12811147214370454309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998204900912962092.post-15144031701515772462009-06-01T15:56:42.179-06:002009-06-01T15:56:42.179-06:00I do understand your dilemma. We own a new miniva...I do understand your dilemma. We own a new minivan for the same reason and use it the same (except our other car is also new so we don't have a sacrifice). The van is pretty much only used to get big stuff or carry the baby. But I only have three children.<br /><br />And my mini-van gets close to 28 mpg. Seriously. I do agree that going to four kids all the time would seriously reduce cargo space. <br /><br />Perhaps there are hybrid SUVs that could give you room but not cost so much fuel-wise or you could just focus on the new smaller car to replace your husband's. Changing to the method you're using from our old gas-guzzling minivan (only vehicle) reduced our gas cost by 50% DURING the time when gas cost %50 more than it does now.<br /><br />I can see keeping the one if you have a comfortable run-around car.Stephanie Barrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17772217449161603561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998204900912962092.post-41252526945270422392009-06-01T12:49:12.307-06:002009-06-01T12:49:12.307-06:00MaryAnne: you are a genius if you managed to fit t...MaryAnne: you are a genius if you managed to fit three carseats in a sedan car. I'm still trying to picture it.<br /><br />Miss Behavin': 6 in a five seater? Good luck!Quadmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12811147214370454309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998204900912962092.post-1948273643457857542009-06-01T12:40:47.088-06:002009-06-01T12:40:47.088-06:00I have the same problem when all the kids are home...I have the same problem when all the kids are home - 6 of us trying to squeeze into a 5 seater doesn't work. Corbin is the only one with a carseat but it's true, that thing takes up more than one spot.<br /><br />It sucked hearing about GM. Sad!Carrie Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17885861928935657326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998204900912962092.post-32902279550610697092009-06-01T11:20:24.656-06:002009-06-01T11:20:24.656-06:00Driving an AC-free car in a desert climate is dedi...Driving an AC-free car in a desert climate is dedication!<br /><br />Do minivans even get better mileage than SUVs? We're cramming three carseats into a sedan car out of financial necessity, but it was a tight fit and a lot of research to get three car seats to fit safely with correct installation. And there's definitely very little room left for "stuff" - even fitting a few board books and other car ride toys in requires stellar organization in the back seat! And don't even get me started on buckling the kid into the middle seat...MaryAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13253503049272771754noreply@blogger.com