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Wiring is a friggin' mess, just test wired it. Not using the touchscreen yet either since I need an adapter or longer cable.

CarPC is ALIVE!

That's what my wife said. I made her watch crash tests and how bad small SUV wrecks turn out compared to das German. Blood in the streets drivers ed type shit. Then showed her she can't get low MPG, low cost, and an interior that isn't horrible for her price point. you live in bumfuck nowhere, what would being higher up do??? Woman logic. Or rather to not be sexist, people who don't understand cars, physics, or anything else logic. To me, being higher up has one benefit. When my arthritis was at its worst, it was easier to climb up an in than to climb up while getting out. If you bumper to bumper a lot being up high doesn't suck either.Truth, that is one thing nice about my lifted truck.But you have NO traffic...

Was about to say I used to drive everything but haven't in a while...then as I started typing I realized it is spring. Not a fan of winter test drives.

That's what my wife said. I made her watch crash tests and how bad small SUV wrecks turn out compared to das German. Blood in the streets drivers ed type shit. Then showed her she can't get low MPG, low cost, and an interior that isn't horrible for her price point. you live in bumfuck nowhere, what would being higher up do??? Woman logic. Or rather to not be sexist, people who don't understand cars, physics, or anything else logic. To me, being higher up has one benefit. When my arthritis was at its worst, it was easier to climb up an in than to climb up while getting out. If you bumper to bumper a lot being up high doesn't suck either.

And the CRX is okay? WTF?

For the wife to drive

Ok, no sliding door so perhaps you could call it a wagon but I disagree. Minivan built by men, for me. Gay ones, but what he hell. I sort of want one.

ANNND she hate's minivans No she doesn't, she just thinks she does. She is describing one to a TEEEE in her description of wants. Plus, this: http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2008/07/03/18/54/2007_mercedes-benz_r-class_r63_amg-pic-37228.jpeg] Although not in your budget, nor do you want to maintain it.

I hate it but it is worlds nicer than the options offered so far

Go rent one and drive it for a day. If you still are contemplating it, I will personally drive down and beat the shit out of you. I had to suffer on one as a rental. I wish I had insurance on it as I would have totaled it out to get a different car. Seriously shit

I kinda have a thing for the Chrysler Pacifica...lolyou have a mullet your opinion is worthless

More seriously I'd MUCH rather drive a minivan than that pos.

is that a Yugo or a lada? Similar quality....

She obviously want a a minivan. It fulfills ALL of your criteria btw

That's what my wife said. I made her watch crash tests and how bad small SUV wrecks turn out compared to das German. Blood in the streets drivers ed type shit. Then showed her she can't get low MPG, low cost, and an interior that isn't horrible for her price point. you live in bumfuck nowhere, what would being higher up do???

Is that a Z28 by the curb in the background?Mullet sighting!!!

Tips or links to? I'd love to be able to do this for me and the girl.JThe biggest tip possible is pack everything that you need, but NOTHING you won't use.That I figured on. What about folding techniques, or things thereof.J don't fold....ever. Roll. Depends on what you pack. I am lazy and use a suiter

You won't fart near your baby without crying. Seriously you CANNOT do what you propose and once you have a kid you'll be shocked you even proposed it. Embarrassed in fact.What did I propose that was wrong?I'm with you on the 3 wagon, or bite the bullet and get a big Ass SUV. Escalade, navi, sexpedition, etc. Or like you said, buy something until the symbiots arrive. ha, phone quoting. Mk is where the wrong was. Future needs are jot understood

Tips or links to? I'd love to be able to do this for me and the girl. J The biggest tip possible is pack everything that you need, but NOTHING you won't use.

That and you need a packing lesson. I can live for 3 weeks in a 20" carry-on EASY

So that being said you should buy something now that will cost you the least amount of money when you sell it in 1-2 years to buy something that works for the growing family.

You won't fart near your baby without crying. Seriously you CANNOT do what you propose and once you have a kid you'll be shocked you even proposed it. Embarrassed in fact.

Had a BMW 216d in Germany as a rental. With many bursts to over 100mph it still averaged about 75mpg. Really confusing these cars aren't sold here. And yes, FUCK YOU California.

[url=http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=55441&endYear=2016&listingType=used&listingTypes=used&maxPrice=24000&showcaseListingId=0&mmt=[bMW[][3_SERIES[]]]&vehicleStyleCodes=WAGON&modelCode1=3_SERIES&sortBy=derivedpriceASC&showcaseOwnerId=0&makeCode1=BMW&startYear=2008&maxMileage=45000&searchRadius=0&minPrice=15000&listingId=390194780&Log=0]http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=55441&endYear=2016&listingType=used&listingTypes=used&maxPrice=24000&showcaseListingId=0&mmt=[bMW[][3_SERIES[]]]&vehicleStyleCodes=WAGON&modelCode1=3_SERIES&sortBy=derivedpriceASC&showcaseOwnerId=0&makeCode1=BMW&startYear=2008&maxMileage=45000&searchRadius=0&minPrice=15000&listingId=390194780&Log=0 Seriously, do it. Forgot they were still the simple bombproof 2.8. Here's a better pic than in the link. Tons of these in your price range. AWD where you live is a waste of money. Grab some el cheapo wheels and snow tires for $1500 instead. Puts you at about $20 with negotiating. Agreed on AWD. The wife does not drive in the snow and I usually drive the truck if needed. The wagon idea will not work for us. It does now, but it won't later. Sean, in your original post you recommended a SRX, CX-5 and XC60. What reasons made you choose those?The XC60 is a really nice rig. Made the list for obvious reasons. The SRX is actually nice as well. If a wagon won't work though it won't either....but of course EVERYTHING on your list is a wagon. Rav4/CRX have zero more space than a 3 series wagon. Sure you can stack shit higher, but that never works. Back to the list. You opted to peak at such boring cars as the CRX and Rav4 which IMO are worse than minivans. Figure the CX-5 which I found boring as hell might seem exciting to you. I couldn't deal with the interiors on the CRX or Rav for 10 minutes more or less owning one. I value driving dynamics though so it is hard for me to even contemplate the reasoning behind anything you are looking at. I mean seriously, if you buy a car that equivalently handles like a minivan but it is teeny why not just get the damn minivan now?