Minivan right for you?
I was having a conversation with someone yesterday about minivans. First of all, minivans get a bad rap. People think of “soccer moms” driving them, and to many people they absolutely do not want to be that person that gets a minivan, so they try everything they can to avoid it. Well, I think people “afraid” of minivans need to think again. I can give you several reasons why they are so practical.
1. Storage- Minivans have a lot of storage for everyone’s “stuff,” and everyone has stuff! The Chyrsler Town and Country and the Dodge Grand Caravan have the stow ‘n go seating which is great for extra storage.
2. Comfort- It is much easier to access the third row seating in minivans, then let’s say a Jeep Commander. In many SUVs, you have to fold down a seat in the second row and climb over it to get to the third row. That isn’t very practical for many people. Children could climb back there, but it stinks for adults.
These are just a few of the reasons why minivans are such a good choice for many people, especially families. A cousin of mine has to resort to a minivan, because they cannot fit three car seats in a row in the backseat of a sedan or even most SUVs. They are a little nervous about the “big move” to a minivan, but I know that after they have the van, they will realize that they have been missing out!
According to an article on MSNBC.com about Chyrsler, they plan to dump either the Dodge Caravan or Chyrsler Town and Country to help alleviate some costs. These vehicles are very similar, so it makes sense. Chrysler says that it may try to change the model of one of the vans in order to attract younger buyers and then keep the other minivan the same for the minivan customer base. Minivans have a stigma, but they have a purpose to many people and many that go to a minivan will never go back. So for those of you that are nervous about purchasing a minivan, do some research and you too will realize that they are not just for soccer moms!