V.L.
we went to Car-Max(LOVE THEM) and got a Buick Rendezvous for very little money. It was fully loaded and also has a extra set of seats in the back for up to 7 passengers. Now normally we leave those down and use the back for stuff. It was a fleet car and only had 20,000 miles on it. It was 40,000 new we paid with TTL 18,000. Although it was almost 3 years old. I LOVE this car. Did not think I would but I do. Did you know that buick is the most reliable american made car??? I did not, but now that I own it I believe it not a single problem yet! It has lots of room for the car seat even the large britax that is rear facing for my 19 month old. Good luck, and I too refused a mini-van ;)!