Awhile back I mentioned that we needed a new van so that all of us could ride together.
We are still have not come up with any solution to our problem...
It seems that 15 passenger vans and safety are a huge issue.
We have vacillated with this decision. One minute we think "this or that" vehicle will work and then we change or minds OR we find out it doesn't come in a 15 passenger...
We were the only family while in China scoping out the the large passenger vans and busses that the groups were riding in!
I really want to hear from you!
We need help processing this issue...
Here goes-
our requirements were
that it-
holds up to 15 people,
could fit in the garage and car wash
and that it was affordable...
So that gave us a few choices-
GMC Savanna
Ford Econoline
Chevy ? van
BUT now there are safety issues with these vans in the 15 passenger size.
Schools and church groups are no longer able to order then or even use them in some states.
Have you heard this too?
Do you have one and love it or like it?
As long we drive safely would we be okay?
Our other issue was that they do not have head rests and some of our girls are getting a little taller. So we wanted head rests. Then we would need to go to conversion shop and order them after market. The bank does not like financing after market things in a car.
(and as you know all extra cash for us goes to bringing home the children)
Sooooo-
than we heard of the Nissan NV!
Got a little excited BUT it does NOT come in a 15 passenger...
Bummer
Next was the Ford Transit- YAY!
It is in Europe and Asia and will be coming to the USA!
However, there is no date set for it's arrival
and
it will not be coming in the passenger version, yet...
The cargo version is arriving first.
Okay, okay, okay
our options are getting very limited...
Then a light bulb went off and we decided the
Sprinter (freightliner)
would be great!
It won't fit in the garage, or the car wash BUT it is safe and it will fit all of us!
We liked the 16 passenger shuttle bus! Huge, yes BUT great for our large family and great for trips, etc!
Awful to park BUT roomy...
However...
you need a special license to drive it because it is a 16 seater.
Okay,
I can get the license and so can hubby
BUT our sitter and older children wouldn't want to do that...
(and actually hubby doesn't really want to either)
So that one is OUT...
The next thought was a Sprinter Van that seats 15.
We've seen them but don't know how to get one.
There doesn't seem to be many available.
They are expensive, the don't fit in the garage, or the car wash...
Used or new would work...
So what are your thoughts? Are the 15 passenger GMC, Chevy or Ford really that dangerous?
I drive like a little old lady now that I have precious cargo inside.
But it will be filled to the gills...
just saying...
Looking forward to your insights and thoughts!
AND
Sally's friend Karen feel free to email me again on how much you love your sprinter- I wanna hear it!
Here goes-
our requirements were
that it-
holds up to 15 people,
could fit in the garage and car wash
and that it was affordable...
So that gave us a few choices-
GMC Savanna
Ford Econoline
Chevy ? van
BUT now there are safety issues with these vans in the 15 passenger size.
Schools and church groups are no longer able to order then or even use them in some states.
Have you heard this too?
Do you have one and love it or like it?
As long we drive safely would we be okay?
Our other issue was that they do not have head rests and some of our girls are getting a little taller. So we wanted head rests. Then we would need to go to conversion shop and order them after market. The bank does not like financing after market things in a car.
(and as you know all extra cash for us goes to bringing home the children)
Sooooo-
than we heard of the Nissan NV!
Got a little excited BUT it does NOT come in a 15 passenger...
Bummer
Next was the Ford Transit- YAY!
It is in Europe and Asia and will be coming to the USA!
However, there is no date set for it's arrival
and
it will not be coming in the passenger version, yet...
The cargo version is arriving first.
Okay, okay, okay
our options are getting very limited...
Then a light bulb went off and we decided the
Sprinter (freightliner)
would be great!
It won't fit in the garage, or the car wash BUT it is safe and it will fit all of us!
We liked the 16 passenger shuttle bus! Huge, yes BUT great for our large family and great for trips, etc!
Awful to park BUT roomy...
However...
you need a special license to drive it because it is a 16 seater.
Okay,
I can get the license and so can hubby
BUT our sitter and older children wouldn't want to do that...
(and actually hubby doesn't really want to either)
So that one is OUT...
The next thought was a Sprinter Van that seats 15.
We've seen them but don't know how to get one.
There doesn't seem to be many available.
They are expensive, the don't fit in the garage, or the car wash...
Used or new would work...
So what are your thoughts? Are the 15 passenger GMC, Chevy or Ford really that dangerous?
I drive like a little old lady now that I have precious cargo inside.
But it will be filled to the gills...
just saying...
Looking forward to your insights and thoughts!
AND
Sally's friend Karen feel free to email me again on how much you love your sprinter- I wanna hear it!
