SkiBum95

I love the Sequoia. Even though it’s aging, it’s has good power and Toyota reliability. Third row can seat adults when needed. The Highlander 3rd row just crushes adult legs.

Bucking Bar

Jeesh - what did the Crowne Plaza LaGuardia do with that Mercedes Sprinter?

... low miles and not a whole lot of rust.

Bucking Bar

How about a Miata? SPSuzza is right you know.

You beat me to it. Laughed at your photo.

As a car guy, had to stop at a 7 seater. Frankly, I amazed at what this can do. 9-foot load floor for up to 3,300lbs (and F150 is 3,500) high-twenties in MPG, 0 to 60 in about 6.5. Hydraulic self-leveling suspension is smooth as butter (also humorous when fatty passengers make the pump kick on to re-trim the vehicle)

You could save some money shopping in the used market. IMHO the current generation isn't as cool as the older wagons. In any event, this thing is cheaper, better in every conceivable way, more stylish, more efficient, easier to own, actually something you enjoy driving and not as boring as every SUV and mini-van on this thread so far. Take that Miata.

My W210 wagon has been mechanically perfect. Thought hard about swapping it for a 7 seat model S, but it is just so good and so cheap (or actually worth about $15,000 more than I paid for it based on how pristine examples are selling for on Bring a Trailer.

Bucking Bar

If you don't need things like safety, power, or reliable brakes; a good GM dustbuster series, like this well cared for Pontiac Trans-Sport could be your ticket to 7 individual bucket seat paradise. This white-on-white cladding example has the tuned 3.1L V6 which put out an impressive 120 horsepower down with a 3 speed automatic. The result is performance described by (no kidding) "quick" by Motorweek at 12.3 seconds 0 to 60. Deep velvet interior coverings keep squeaks and rattles to a minimum. Quick heating front disks are backed by rear drums, time tested on GM's malodorous, (French for magnificent) X series sedans. The engine, placed under the windshield, like way under, could be accessed by underneath, or with scaffolding, extension sockets and mirriors. The coil packs are amazing, going sometimes a whole oil change between replacements on the rearmost cylinders. GM thoughtfully insulated the under hood, under dash, with lots of fiberglass (a least I hope it wasn't asbestos) which prevents from cooking the endless black expanse of plastic. Speaking of baking, you can throw your Betty Crocker right up there on that shiny dash and solar cook your chocolate chip snacks to crispy goodness while parked in the sun waiting for your wife to return from "just one thing at the Target store."

Bucking Bar

Continuing with the "could be a shuttle from the Starship Enterprise" theme this 440 powered 78 Dodge Trans-Van burns about the same, minute by minute, as the actual Shuttle. Pretty sure the towing capacity is infinity. Sidepipes - check. Find that feature on your flipping hyundai.



The rear entry door is a real plus. You can park millimeter close to vehicles on both sides and escape out the back, making this much easier to take the family out to dinner in these new gentrified joints with the tiny parking spaces. The plastic body easily resists the feckless attempts at vandalism that may result from making the most of the available space between two parked oversized SUVs.

Bucking Bar

If your family (woke kids) insist that you really must be more green than that 440 powered Dodge, then ask them how they beat this green, on green vinyl, under more green vinyl, Ford "Galaxy 500" LTD. It really delivers. This 71 model probably doesn't have seatbelts, so seating capacity is - whatever.



Yeah, hella-sweet, isn't it?

The rust isn't bad. If you want to class the thing up, well rust is *lightweight* so you'd be fine to claim it is " Superleggera " crap at 3,600 lbs this thing actually does weigh less than anything Aston Martin sells in 2021!

Sorry for monopolizing this thread with all these great ideas for 7 passenger vehicles that aren't some boring as ****, lousy form factor, ill-handling, ubiquitous, hard to park, stupid shade of gray, something that lacks sport, or utility. Sure, both in concept and execution these choices may not suitable for children (except for the Mercedes in which I have the page in the owners manual tabbed for quick access, explaining the Germans have tested the car, apparently by crashing into the rear of it, finding the klein-detsches Kind, Aelbehrt, Ruprecht & Meinhard, were none the worse, in case we get pulled over by some curious officer of the law who concerns himself with the wunderkind bouncing around the aft facing seat) ((did I mention the aft-facing seats direct the noise AWAY FROM the driver?))

TexanDriver

We got lucky when we bought our Telluride SX below MSRP. KIA had no idea how popular these SUVs would become. It’s amazing because the majority of people assumed KIAs were crappy cars. Now they’re all on the Telluride bandwagon.
That said, we absolutely love ours. It’s our third KIA, and we’ve owned the Optima and Sorento prior to the telluride. All of their vehicles have given us zero issues. Great reliable cars with an awesome warranty to boot. The SX gives you the captain chairs which is vital with little kids. Plenty of room and power. KIA really did a nice job.

Humbleavi8t0r

MPV or Multi Purpose Van. Kia has been putting out some great lineup the past few years. They have a new MPV- the Carnival. Looks pretty interesting.

Bucking Bar

Does it have sidepipes?

No wonder it was discounted.

beernutt

Bar, I’d buy any magazine with your auto reviews in it. Especially if there were Ridgid or Snap-On calendar girls showing off the car’s (and their) assets.

Hilarious, and appreciated.