[Soliloquy]

Based on your OP I would not be looking for another car. I'd keep that one until repairs started costing thousands, with an s.

Regular maintenance and replacing worn out parts is so much cheaper than a car payment. Plus, insurance goes up with a newer vehicle because of the replacement value.

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Originally Posted by kiloyd

Differences in SUV vs minivan?

I feel like vans have more room for everyone and back storage.

The few SUV's I've been in seem to sit 4 very comfortably, but more than that and people have to climb behind seats. I don't think they have the aisle that vans do. (you know, where the 8th seat goes)

Most vehicles that people call SUVs are actually crossovers. It's an SUV style body on a car chassis/frame.

Legit SUVs are things like Chevy Suburban, Ford Expedition, etc. They are much larger than a crossover, have a higher clearance, towing capacity, etc.

Honda Pilot is a crossover, as an example.

I've had all 3. We currently have 2 SUVs and a crossover. It just depends on what you need.