4 kids; what to do

I don't have kids but still voted minivan. Sucks but your gonna have to take one for the team. Also modivation to wrap it up from here on out! Hopefully when the mini is paid off and your settled at your new job, you can get a new truck. And think of all the bells and whistles they will have on them then. Good luck.

 

Put a helmet on that soldier friend or you will be buying a school bus in a couple years.

 

LOL. Just kidding, but seriously... Best be looking for something a bit larger. A forerunner just ain't gonna haul all those kids + wife + all the junk they gotta have to go anyplace. SUV- at least 7 passenger, or heaven forbid, a mini-van. Don't think your gonna be happy with that though.
Might wanna try moving some place warm and humid too. that way you'll be to hot and sweaty to do this again.

 

You're selling both the Truck and her car? Get the Sienna for her and the Highlander for you.

 

I'm not sure why there is even a question here. You have two
vehicles already. Put 3 in the one and the extra in your wife's car. You keep the truck! This is what happenes when guys let the wife out of the kitchen! J/K! Anyway, congrats on the 4th! And I chose the 4 runner, but my wife hates mini-vans too, no matter how practical. I'd rather have a full size custom van! Maybe just get a small RV! G/L either way.

 

Well said. For the price and practicality of it you can't beat a minivan. You can get into a new Sienna for $25k. You can't do that with a 4Runner unless you do some serious haggling. I would go with the minivan. Not only is it the practical choice but it is the responsible choice.

 

I just retired in C Springs and my wife and I are seriously considering moving to WA too. No income tax. If I can help you and your family while you're in CO, let me know.

Where in WA? That could change the discussion on which vehicle to buy.

 

get the wife what SHE wants and will make her life easier. You can get yours later.......much later.

 

condoms.

 

not sure if anyone has said it yet but.....

HAPPY WIFE=HAPPY LIFE!

 

+1 Good luck finding room for strollers and diaper bags when all six of you are in a 4Runner. Trust me, I've been there!

 

Get the strecth done on the Tacoma!!!

 

I think you are overlooking the obvious, trade one of the kids in on a new truck! Just kidding, I'd go with the Sienna. I've rented them a few times and they are awesome for getting kids in and out and the whole car seat thing is much easier with the seat and floor height than a 4 Runner. The 4 Runner is cool but you will kill your back lifting kids in and out of one of those. I'm not a fan of Mini Vans but the Sienna really well set up for what it is. Good luck with whatever choice you make and I know the wife will win

 

I have three sons, all grown men now, but for years I was stuck in a Chevy Malibu wagon. Now i have four grandchildren, so I bought my wife a Kia Rondo with the third seat. It ain't much to look at but it totes all the grandkids and gets good gas mileage. I thought my station wagon/mini van days were over but I was wrong. So try to keep your truck if possible and resign yourself to soccer mom transport for THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!
Oh and congratulations Dad!

 

Why not get a sequoia those are huge and bad ass.

 

Solution: Keep the truck. Buy a (1990s model) Buick Roadmaster. The most comfortable I have ever been on a road trip. Ever. Those things are effin sweet.
Plenty of room and cheap.
http://imganuncios.mitula.net/1996_buick_roadmaster_estate_winchester_va_11512852.jpg

 

Mine was a 229 V6. Not so bad assed.

 

i'm sure someone already mentioned it but get a Sequoia.

 

I voted the 4Runner because they have a pretty decent backseat and still have room for a folded up stroller behind it assuming you don't have pounds of diapers to fit as well.

I'm also 22 years old and don't see kids in my future until I'm at least 30 so I may be biased

 

congrats! I would get what ever has more room, plus who says you can't mod a minivan? I'd make the electric doors faster, HID ect.

Plus this look pretty look

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCfr8QgPquo&feature=youtube_gdata_player