It seems i can never make a decision regarding kid things without posting here 10 times! ha ha! ;-) Here I sit with insomnia at 6 a.m., i'm sick and my kids are at the grandparents overnight , and i have so much on my mind I can't sleep, between getting a new car, need some new furniture, christmas, and new baby coming! argh!!!

Anyway... I had posted earlier about an 8 seater Sienna. I got a lot of great responses. We finally went out yesterday looking at the Sienna and Oddysey. And of course I can't decide what to do...

Sienna
: besides a terrible experience w/ a new saleswomen who knew nothing and wasted a lot of our time (which is precious when you don't have the kids!).... (at one point I wanted to try my 2 marathons and infant seat in the 2nd row to be sure all would fit. we took the MAs out, she pulled up a van that didn't have all 3 seats in a row and told us there were none on the lot, so that was a waste, i'm pretty sure would fit but would definitely take the seats back again and try if the 8 seater is what i want)

Positives: 1. I would go with the 8 seater sienna if this is what i want to do. One part of me really wants the 3 in the row, i think more for safety, plus having more trunk space if i need it, but then not sure if would be causing more problems than worth having all 3 next 2 each other. if the baby was in the middle i could push the seat forward so they wouldn't be right there w/ him or her. 2. cheaper than the Oddy i looked at.

Negs: 1. only 1 power sliding door and not sure if middle windows go down.. does that matter? is 2 sliding doors better? 2. not as many nice interior features as Oddy.

Odyssey: I have driven Hondas for almost 20 years, so of course i loved the Oddy. If i would go w/ a 7 seater this would be my choice. the EX falls into our budget, and had a lot of cool things: 2 power sliding doors, extra seat for second row (not for a car seat though), both middle windows go down like regular windows, build in sunshades, lots of storage compartments, radio controls on steering wheel (i would LOVE that!).

Only neg that all 3 couldn't fit in 2nd row.

I thought comfort wise and driving wise they were comparable. Honda's engine was a little louder but in general felt more solid.

I think part of my problem is worrying about my 4 year old (who would stay in her MA) being in the 3rd row, it's not that close to the back but still scares me. I think Jools had said before it is ok, and i know the MA is a great solid seat.

Well, I think I've covered everything, so any input would be appreciated!!

Thanks!