Both vehicles got new wiper blades the other day, I picked up more of the cheap Michelin ones from Costco....so nice to have fresh blades during freezing rain, snow, etc. These are so cheap I'll always replace them come November each year.
My wife is pushing to get me to sell the BMW for something more family friendly....she wants a minivan but doesn't want to give up her car. Guess I will start looking at used Sienna/Odyssey soon.
How's that work
Oh, I know... you get yourself a cool summer car to replace the BMW... plus a used mini-van? Cool then!!
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Exactly....I will likely look at a used minivan, and save some budget for a nice used Toyota 86 or something in a few years. I really don't mind driving a minivan, the Dodge rentals have always been decent when we're in Florida. I do most of the kid lugging, and I appreciate the higher load height and sliding doors.
I'm guessing your kids are quite small still then? If so, then I agree the higher load height is great! Minivan's do drive decent, my Dad's Odyssey was pretty good... but no where near your 328 in terms of balance & handling.
They're 3.5 and 1.5....and I drive ultra conservatively when they are in the car. I used to go out "just for a drive" many evenings, grab a coffee, etc....but no time for that anymore. It mildly irks me that the car is paid off and I'm in the flat part of the depreciation curve....
But anyway, happy wife happy life....at least she is asking for something practical. And I will admit I think I will grow to love a van day-to-day...
I will have to post some options once I am closer to buying, I'm not familiar with the segment at all beyond knowing that the Sienna/Odyssey are the market leaders...I'll need some advice when it comes to knowing the weak spots, known issues, etc for different model years. Just wish the Sienna offered AWD in the lower trims, most of the ones I see used are XLE or Limited.