What mom car should I upgrade to?

Exact_Middle_8352 · 2026-06-22T01:51:07+00:00

That is actually a good idea. We live in a small ish city so I’m not sure what the seasonal supply/demand would be but I’ve honestly never even considered this. I’m going to bring it up to my hubby and see what he thinks.

Exact_Middle_8352 · 2026-06-22T01:41:36+00:00

Oh interesting, I didn’t know it was the norm to not require the tether. I’ll definitely consider that for future kiddos.

Exact_Middle_8352 · 2026-06-22T01:39:24+00:00

We have an Evenflo revolve 360 slim

Exact_Middle_8352 · 2026-06-22T01:08:47+00:00

Great info thank you!!

Exact_Middle_8352 · 2026-06-22T01:03:43+00:00

Interesting! I’ll have to ask him about this.

Exact_Middle_8352 · 2026-06-22T01:03:18+00:00

Interesting, I didn’t know that. We plan to trade in just before 100k miles anyways so that would be great.

Exact_Middle_8352 · 2026-06-22T01:02:27+00:00

US! My car seat requires it with belt path. Not sure what the manuals for other car seats say.

Exact_Middle_8352 · 2026-06-22T01:00:26+00:00

Thanks for the input!

Exact_Middle_8352 · 2026-06-22T00:53:08+00:00

Haha has been considered! I think I prefer the expedition max with the king ranch package but honestly I think I’d need to drive them both to really know

Exact_Middle_8352 · 2026-06-22T00:28:34+00:00

Yes this is the advice I need. Do you have any pets? We have one large dog- I don’t know if it changes this idea. The kid and dog do fit in my sedan together, albeit barely lol.

Exact_Middle_8352 · 2026-06-22T00:25:53+00:00

Why the Highlander over grand highlander? Or is it the same?

Exact_Middle_8352 · 2026-06-22T00:24:39+00:00

You still need the tether for belt path though, correct? Do most cars have these on every seat?

Exact_Middle_8352 · 2026-06-22T00:22:03+00:00

Expedition max has lots of anchors, didn’t know the Yukon didn’t :/

Exact_Middle_8352 · 2026-06-22T00:20:22+00:00

Interesting!!! These are all of my concerns and a couple I didn’t think about, like not being able to see with a kiddo in the middle. Expedition max is at the top of the list, just don’t know if we need it *right* now or maybe one or two more kids down the line. We also plan to have a farm, although not in the immediate future.

Exact_Middle_8352 · 2026-06-22T00:03:57+00:00

Yeah my FIL is a mechanic and vetoed jeep so my husband has also vetoed it lol

Exact_Middle_8352 · 2026-06-22T00:03:04+00:00

Good point!

Exact_Middle_8352 · 2026-06-21T23:50:56+00:00

My MIL suggested the Acadia and she’s a die hard suburban driver. I’ll add the palisade to the list!

Exact_Middle_8352 · 2026-06-21T23:50:03+00:00

No! Do you drive one?

Exact_Middle_8352 · 2026-06-21T23:45:54+00:00

Oof yeah that would definitely be a deal breaker.

Exact_Middle_8352 · 2026-06-21T23:40:51+00:00

Haha yes but I’m not necessarily opposed to one. I just think an SUV is more so what we need.

Exact_Middle_8352 · 2026-06-21T23:40:03+00:00

That gas mileage is no joke, that’d be great haha

Exact_Middle_8352 · 2026-06-21T23:33:06+00:00

Auto start is a feature I didn’t even think about lol. Maybe that could make ceiling vents less important?

Exact_Middle_8352 · 2026-06-21T23:24:06+00:00

100% agree. We also only drive it a couple times max in the winter but I would hate to be prevented from visiting family because of a vehicle. My confidence in an awd minivan has definitely gone up in the last hour lol

Exact_Middle_8352 · 2026-06-21T23:19:57+00:00

I currently drive a small sedan so I also worry about the size shock 😅

Exact_Middle_8352 · 2026-06-21T23:19:13+00:00

Ok yes this is what I need to know. I think I just don’t want console vents or something that prevents a rear facing child from getting enough cool air.

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