SamIam- Yeah, I go to some pretty extreme lengths over the dogs, my older one likes the low step-up of the MPV so I'm probably gonna keep it while he's still around. At 25K its probably not even broken in yet. If I ever get my other cars back from the shop(s) I can reserve the MPV for dog-only duty and quit griping.
Good point about the steering wheel, the lack of telescope on the MPV gives me fits.
webstrive- Thanks for the Subie suggestion, but I had *so* many issues with both my Subarus (Outback, WRX) that I don't think I'll ever own another one. Near the top of my "worst ownership experiences" list, which is saying something with all the dozens of cars I've had. Incompetent dealers had something to do with it, and I probably got two lemons, but still...Heh heh, Accumulatorette would probably think I'd lost my mind if I even suggested another Subaru (she *really* hated them). Funny, nobody else has trouble with Subarus and it seems that most other women like them
Let us know if you decide to get something, I'd be interested what you think when you're seriously comparing.