Comments on: Eco Friendly Family Vehicles: Urban Legend?

By: hid kits

hid kits — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:57:48 +0000

I think that the SUV you pictured above is a great choice. I personally drive a minivan but I would so much rather have an ECO friendly SUV.

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Like Organic Milk in Kraft Dinner: Eco-Idealism and Finding Your Balance — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:03:03 +0000

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By: Christopher Haase

Christopher Haase — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:13:19 +0000

Kristen,

Follow up a year later. Sorry for the delayed response.

Did you ever make a choice on a safe, high MPG vehicle for your family?

I nearly forgot to reply about long-term repair costs concerns.

I ask after making a hard change in our families vehicle after 10 years.

Should we share stories here? Your bloggers may find it exciting to see what Enviro pros did in the ‘cash for junk’ during the hardest economic times our nations has faced in generations.

Why is was our families best and worst choice…

By: Organic Clothes

Organic Clothes — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:34:26 +0000

Commenting usually isnt my thing, but ive spent an hour on the site, so thanks for the info

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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:26:08 +0000

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By: Knut Holt

Knut Holt — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:26:32 +0000

For God’s sake, do not buy those cars driving on bio-diesel. Bio-diesel may be eco-friendly, but it is disasterous for the hungry poor inhabitants of this earth that experience rising food prizes because the cropland is used to produce fuel.

By: keri

keri — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:25:51 +0000

We are in the exact same situation. Ours are 6, 5, &4. We have a Mercury Sable Wagon. We can fit all three in it. We average about 27mpg. Since the first two were 10 months apart, we need a car that could accommodate the double stroller and the grocery shopping at the same time. This fit the bill.
We are now at our next obstacle, the 4yo is about 40lbs and about to surpass the weight limit on the five point harnesses. Our center seat is a lap belt, which can’t be used with a booster.

Since spacewise the wagon works, I took the rear hip dimensions and have been comparing them with every car on the market. In New Hampshire, the law has changed that boosters are required until 4’9″ tall, that took effect recently so we are back to the drawing board.

By: Kristen Chase

Kristen Chase — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:50:41 +0000

According to Jody Devere from http://www.askpatty.com, there are a lot of crossovers (that are safer than minivans) that get around 28 mpg… Mazdas are something to check out.

Also, another idea is getting a fuel efficient smaller car and then a family sized car that may not be as great, but can at least fit your whole family if you need to lug everyone around.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:13:10 +0000

I am in the same spot right now. Though, baby number 3 is on the way and my oldest isn’t even 30 lbs so it will be some time before we can move to a booster seat. I do know that my brother has a Passat wagon that is probably 8 years old and it fits 2 Britax Roundabout car seats and a tiny booster seat very cramped in the back.

If anyone has a suggestion for a car with 3 real car seats that would be great but I’ve found there is no answer. The Toyota Siena is supposedly coming out with a hybrid in 2010 but that is a year late for me.