3 Row SUV $50K Budget

[Llarry]

Originally Posted by Nugget

You can make a 3 series work with three kids, just requires some thought and experimentation to fit three child seats.

There you go again -- rubbing the Yank's noses in the wagon that we can't have!

[fanofbmwe46]

Originally Posted by Germanauto

Somebody help this single guy understand why two toddlers = "I need a soulless 3 row mom car"

I fail to see why an X3, Volvo V60, or even a 3-series can't get the job done..

Two toddlers completely fills a second row, so then you need a third row for taking an occasional friend or grandparent(s) somewhere with them. Also need a large trunk for overnight trips, bulky stroller, etc.

[pbonsalb]

These days a family with more than 1 kid must have a Suburban or van sized vehicle.

[Alfisti]

Yeah HUGE difference between two and three kids. With the two, we do just fine with X3 and now Stelvio, no need for larger. But add a third and it changes everything.

[StradaRedlands]

Agreed, three kids mess everythi.... oh, I mean the blessing of the third child is when we needed to trade our E34 wagon in for a Mazda MPV. Good luck finding a motel that sleeps five. Can't sit at a four top table, need the big one. Disneyland rides split everyone up.

[Alfisti]

We had two boys and i saw the math at 74% or whatever on a third and closed up shop.