Quote Originally Posted by glarkley View Post
The Odyssey is a big contender because it is the ONLY minivan we saw with 6 tether points. But we currently own a Ford Explorer and can't give it up because we need something that is designed for towing. If we don't want to have 2 vehicles, trading up to an 8 passenger SUV seems to be the better financial choice. I really like the Honda Pilot (also has 6 tether points - Honda is smart!!!) but it will come down to wether or not we can get all the carseats in. Decisions, decisions!!!
I love my Honda odyssey! Love love love. I have the 8th seat (jump seat, the middle seat in the second row). I also wanted the Pilot but the very back row is kinda tight, not sure that you could get 3 car seats back there. As for the towing, we have no problem towing our utility trailer full of dirt, scrap metal, camper trailer, etc.

As for car seats, at one time, both of my children were in Cosco Sceneras, (now Safety First Sceneras I think) and I was still able to put a booster seat in the middle. My 5 foot tall mom was able to sit in between them. Best part about those car seats-they go rear facing to 20 lbs (Or 22?) and forward facing until 40 lbs. Also, they are the cheapest ones at Walmart! Extra bonus!

No one has mentioned this yet, but it's going to be so hard to get the back row children in and out of their car seats! That's just my opinion though, because I have tried it myself. Don't forget that once the car seats in the middle row are positioned, the seats cannot over, how will you access the children in the very back seat? Unless you put them in thru the trunk and fasten them in like that. Personally, I dont usually transport kids that often, but when i do, only transport children who are old enough to be in boosters or old enough not to be in a booster at all. thats' because its so hard to access the kids in the very back. My oldest kids sit in the very back because they can do their own seat belts.

Let us know what you en up doing because I am curious to know