We bought a mini-van in December 05 (Dodge Grand Caravan)...never thought I would be a mini-van mom but once I saw how much room it had and how good it drove, I couldn't think of a reason not to get it...especially since we were taking frequent 13 hour trips to New Orleans to see my hubby's family. Our sons are 12 and 8 and we have plenty of room for them, a couple of friends and all of our stuff when we go on trips. About a year ago hubby's car died so he is now driving our fun-times van and I, my Trooper.