Anonymous
Post 01/14/2020 09:34     Subject: SUV most like a minivan?
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Anonymous wrote:We have a Tesla Model X and it's got the automatic doors, which, to me, is a huge part of the minivan functionality. Our doors have better clearance than minivan doors. Plenty of storage between the front and rear trunks, too. It's also much, much safer than regular SUVs or minivans.


Does it have sliding doors like a minivan?


The doors slide up, rather than to the sides, but they're automatic like minivan doors are and also have better clearance than minivan doors. My kids can get in and out easily on their own.
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2020 09:32     Subject: SUV most like a minivan?
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Anonymous wrote:I was kinda meh about a minivan. I knew it was the best idea, but wasn't super excited about how much it cost for how lame it would look/feel. We just got one, and it's AWESOME. Like I was fine with getting one, but I am surprised by how much I already really love it. It doesn't feel as big as it is. And the best part, the part you can not replicate in an SUV is the SLIDING DOORS. It's AWESOME. So easy to get the kids in and out, my 5 year old can get in and out ON HER OWN NOW. This is a revelation and has quite honestly made my life easier in the 3 weeks I've had the van.

So yeah, I'd rent a minivan and have her try it for a week before ruling it out.


See my post above about the Tesla Model X. My three kids (8, 6, 3.5) can all get themselves in and out on their own. I agree, though, it's a fantastic feature, and I'd be loathe to forego it at this point. I don't know of any other SUVs that have sliding/automatic doors, but I could be wrong.

FWIW, I think we would love a minivan, too. We made the mistake of test-driving the X and then there was no going back.


Can you take a road trip in a Tesla though? I'd love an electric car for commuting, but not being able to drive very far would do it in for me. Also, that car starts at $80k.


Of course you can! We've done many road trips in ours. We bought early enough that charging along the way is free, and honestly, we'd stop about as often as we need to charge just because of the kids anyway. Our range is about 230 miles, though we don't go super low. As it is, we stop, plug in, get snacks/hit the bathroom, and then we're back on our way.

I know the cost is prohibitive for most. For us, it was important to do what we can to reduce carbon emissions; we could afford it, so we did it.


Every 230 miles? You’ve got to be kidding! That sounds like the worst road trip ever.


What? Whose kids can go longer than that without peeing? Not mine (or me).
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2020 09:29     Subject: SUV most like a minivan?
Anonymous wrote:We have a Tesla Model X and it's got the automatic doors, which, to me, is a huge part of the minivan functionality. Our doors have better clearance than minivan doors. Plenty of storage between the front and rear trunks, too. It's also much, much safer than regular SUVs or minivans.


Does it have sliding doors like a minivan?
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2020 09:28     Subject: SUV most like a minivan?
^^^and I have a minivan BTW.
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2020 09:28     Subject: SUV most like a minivan?
Ok, OP, if you want a minivan, trade your car in and get a used one (what do you drive and when did you buy it?)

If it’s her turn for a new car, she should get to choose what she wants to drive.
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2020 09:25     Subject: SUV most like a minivan?
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Every 230 miles? You’ve got to be kidding! That sounds like the worst road trip ever.


DP. Assuming you're going an average of 60 mph over that time span, that's basically every 4 hours. When you go on road trips, do you drive at one stretch without stopping for longer than that?


Right. Also, we have little kids, who still need semi-frequent breaks. Heck, even as an adult I can't stand to sit for more than three hours at the most. And it's not like gas-powered vehicles don't need to refuel, unless you're talking about something with multiple tanks.

Look, it's not the car for you if you relish sitting for six hours straight and driving cross-country in three days. My priorities are different, so for our family, it's a perfect fit. For us, road trips mean driving somewhere together, not sitting for as long as possible (shudder).
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2020 09:24     Subject: SUV most like a minivan?
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Every 230 miles? You’ve got to be kidding! That sounds like the worst road trip ever.


DP. Assuming you're going an average of 60 mph over that time span, that's basically every 4 hours. When you go on road trips, do you drive at one stretch without stopping for longer than that?


Yes. We drive as far as a tank of fuel will take us, and then we stop for food and fuel and pile back in, under 30 minutes, tops We head to Florida three or four times a year and make the trip in one day.
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2020 09:15     Subject: SUV most like a minivan?
Anonymous wrote:

Every 230 miles? You’ve got to be kidding! That sounds like the worst road trip ever.


DP. Assuming you're going an average of 60 mph over that time span, that's basically every 4 hours. When you go on road trips, do you drive at one stretch without stopping for longer than that?
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2020 08:53     Subject: SUV most like a minivan?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I was kinda meh about a minivan. I knew it was the best idea, but wasn't super excited about how much it cost for how lame it would look/feel. We just got one, and it's AWESOME. Like I was fine with getting one, but I am surprised by how much I already really love it. It doesn't feel as big as it is. And the best part, the part you can not replicate in an SUV is the SLIDING DOORS. It's AWESOME. So easy to get the kids in and out, my 5 year old can get in and out ON HER OWN NOW. This is a revelation and has quite honestly made my life easier in the 3 weeks I've had the van.

So yeah, I'd rent a minivan and have her try it for a week before ruling it out.


See my post above about the Tesla Model X. My three kids (8, 6, 3.5) can all get themselves in and out on their own. I agree, though, it's a fantastic feature, and I'd be loathe to forego it at this point. I don't know of any other SUVs that have sliding/automatic doors, but I could be wrong.

FWIW, I think we would love a minivan, too. We made the mistake of test-driving the X and then there was no going back.


Can you take a road trip in a Tesla though? I'd love an electric car for commuting, but not being able to drive very far would do it in for me. Also, that car starts at $80k.


Of course you can! We've done many road trips in ours. We bought early enough that charging along the way is free, and honestly, we'd stop about as often as we need to charge just because of the kids anyway. Our range is about 230 miles, though we don't go super low. As it is, we stop, plug in, get snacks/hit the bathroom, and then we're back on our way.

I know the cost is prohibitive for most. For us, it was important to do what we can to reduce carbon emissions; we could afford it, so we did it.


That is simply crazy. and how long do you wait after 230 miles to recharge? You paid Tesla price for that? Sounds stupid to me but I guess you get people's attention...
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2020 08:07     Subject: SUV most like a minivan?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I was kinda meh about a minivan. I knew it was the best idea, but wasn't super excited about how much it cost for how lame it would look/feel. We just got one, and it's AWESOME. Like I was fine with getting one, but I am surprised by how much I already really love it. It doesn't feel as big as it is. And the best part, the part you can not replicate in an SUV is the SLIDING DOORS. It's AWESOME. So easy to get the kids in and out, my 5 year old can get in and out ON HER OWN NOW. This is a revelation and has quite honestly made my life easier in the 3 weeks I've had the van.

So yeah, I'd rent a minivan and have her try it for a week before ruling it out.


See my post above about the Tesla Model X. My three kids (8, 6, 3.5) can all get themselves in and out on their own. I agree, though, it's a fantastic feature, and I'd be loathe to forego it at this point. I don't know of any other SUVs that have sliding/automatic doors, but I could be wrong.

FWIW, I think we would love a minivan, too. We made the mistake of test-driving the X and then there was no going back.


Can you take a road trip in a Tesla though? I'd love an electric car for commuting, but not being able to drive very far would do it in for me. Also, that car starts at $80k.


Of course you can! We've done many road trips in ours. We bought early enough that charging along the way is free, and honestly, we'd stop about as often as we need to charge just because of the kids anyway. Our range is about 230 miles, though we don't go super low. As it is, we stop, plug in, get snacks/hit the bathroom, and then we're back on our way.

I know the cost is prohibitive for most. For us, it was important to do what we can to reduce carbon emissions; we could afford it, so we did it.


Every 230 miles? You’ve got to be kidding! That sounds like the worst road trip ever.
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2020 07:36     Subject: SUV most like a minivan?
There is nothing like a mini van! Long trips are amazing, so much room, everyon comfortale. Great for carpooling, even when the kids are older. All around a great choice! If totally refuses, maybe look at Expedition, Tahoe or Suburban. They probably have the same amount of space (although no sliding doors!).
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2020 13:20     Subject: SUV most like a minivan?
No mini van. Look at the explorer, arcadia and the palisade.
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2020 13:19     Subject: SUV most like a minivan?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I was kinda meh about a minivan. I knew it was the best idea, but wasn't super excited about how much it cost for how lame it would look/feel. We just got one, and it's AWESOME. Like I was fine with getting one, but I am surprised by how much I already really love it. It doesn't feel as big as it is. And the best part, the part you can not replicate in an SUV is the SLIDING DOORS. It's AWESOME. So easy to get the kids in and out, my 5 year old can get in and out ON HER OWN NOW. This is a revelation and has quite honestly made my life easier in the 3 weeks I've had the van.

So yeah, I'd rent a minivan and have her try it for a week before ruling it out.


See my post above about the Tesla Model X. My three kids (8, 6, 3.5) can all get themselves in and out on their own. I agree, though, it's a fantastic feature, and I'd be loathe to forego it at this point. I don't know of any other SUVs that have sliding/automatic doors, but I could be wrong.

FWIW, I think we would love a minivan, too. We made the mistake of test-driving the X and then there was no going back.


Can you take a road trip in a Tesla though? I'd love an electric car for commuting, but not being able to drive very far would do it in for me. Also, that car starts at $80k.


Of course you can! We've done many road trips in ours. We bought early enough that charging along the way is free, and honestly, we'd stop about as often as we need to charge just because of the kids anyway. Our range is about 230 miles, though we don't go super low. As it is, we stop, plug in, get snacks/hit the bathroom, and then we're back on our way.

I know the cost is prohibitive for most. For us, it was important to do what we can to reduce carbon emissions; we could afford it, so we did it.
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2020 13:12     Subject: SUV most like a minivan?
Grow a pair and stand up to your wife. Then put them on a jar on your mantle and buy a minivan. What everyone has said is correct. The minivan features that lead most to buy them (automatic/sliding doors and cargo space) just aren't there in any real SUV (or even the BS that passes for an SUV -- looking at you Tesla).

If you are looking for decent cargo space and ability to haul 3 kids (or minimal cargo space with room for 5 kids) you could look at the larger GMCs, Volvo, etc.
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2020 11:54     Subject: SUV most like a minivan?
It’s all about the doors, so no, there are no SUVs that are almost like a minivan. Rent one for your next family road trip.