Why did the minivan get replaced by the SUV?

[alang1216]

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The lesson "i" matters, "u" don't.

Marumba:

Marimba:

 

[Clipper]

I'm thinking about getting a 4Runner this Spring.

I guess it's one of the few rear wheel drive 4X4 "SUVs" out there other than the Bronco and Jeep.

4Runner's are bulletproof as compared to a newer Jeep or Bronco which are garbage right off the assembly line.

 

[DGS49]

If "cool" is not part of the conversation, there are a couple of very functional minivans that can still be had for a reasonable price.

I think it's a shame that they don't make the Dodge Caravan anymore. The Grand Caravan was too big for a lot of users.

My favorite was the Mazda5. A small MV with three rows of seats, that could be had with a stick shift.

 

[Crepitus]

I had one of these:

'68 Impala as a first car as a teen.....3-speed on the column.

73 ford country squire myself. Auto and 351. With the false wood panels, lol.

 

[Crepitus]

there are still plenty of minivans and vans about however.

I have one in my small fleet. 2013 grand caravan.

Is it cool?

Nope.

But it's massively useful.

 

[Crepitus]

Could be the prices for new ones too.

2026 Kia Carnival: Prices range from $34,800 to $63,140.

The Carnival replace the Sedona.

All new car prices are insane.

 

[Crepitus]

Cool guys don’t drive mini vans.

What do cool guys drive?

Don't say SUVs, these days those are mom cars.

 

[Crepitus]

I had a 1973 Ford station wagon with wood paneling on the luggage rack.

I had the same car, lol.

 

[Crepitus]

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Marimba?

 

[Crepitus]

4Runner's are bulletproof as compared to a newer Jeep or Bronco which are garbage right off the assembly line.

Toyota vs jeep or ford is a no-brainer.