Large Family Car - Poor People Edition

[ExtraSlow]

Remember when every family had a grand marquis or a cutlass or something? Ahh those were the days.

Anywhoooo, in 2022, what truly "large family cars" still exist. Whatever "format" you want, just needs to seat at least 5 plus enough luggage for a decent road trip, and cost under $50,000 so it's affordable for poor people.
Like Kia K5, or Sorrento, Honda Accord, Ford Explorer, that kind of thing.
I mean I'd love a long and low wagon to make this list, but don't think that's happening.

What's the biggest "family" car these days? What's the best? I'm sure this thread will just be arguments, but I find it entertaining.

[gpomp]

Jeep Trackhawk

[ThePenIsMightier]

I ended up with a rental Chevy Impala a couple years ago and it was surprisingly amazing. Sipped fuel, whisper quiet, roomy, reasonably powerful, decent stereo, intuitive controls and a trunk big enough for a dead hooker.
I was not expecting much, but it was honestly the best rental car I've had in several years. And, it's a long way from a hideous car considering the turds that have been coming out recently.

I have no idea what they cost, but it's got to be less than $50k

[suntan]

Hyundai Santa Fe. You can get a mid-tier one for $35K.

[ercchry]

A4 allroad starts at $51k?

V60 (reg or cross country) is the same price too… would be like a poor person car, since no options? :rofl:

[dirtsniffer]

Crossovers are cars right? Lots of options

[Shlade]

jeep trackhawk

qft

[npham]

A4 allroad starts at $51k?

V60 (reg or cross country) is the same price too… would be like a poor person car, since no options? :rofl:

Allroad ends up being around 70k optioned out. It's not roomy enough for 5 adults, 4 is fine though.

[BerserkerCatSplat]

The Dodge Charger has to be the reigning champ of the "cheap and large" segment. Under $40K for a basic-bitch V6/8spd SXT model.

[ExtraSlow]

The Dodge Charger has to be the reigning champ of the "cheap and large" segment. Under $40K for a basic-bitch V6/8spd SXT model.

I had no idea they still made that, thought it was phased out years ago, but good call. Dodge Durango is also a "big SUV" that is big on the inside, which somehow many others don't manage. Under $50k for base model too.

[ercchry]

Allroad ends up being around 70k optioned out. It's not roomy enough for 5 adults, 4 is fine though.

Poor people don’t get to add options

[Darkane]

Low tier Atlas.

Keep third row folded down. Lots of room in that one.

[Tik-Tok]

The Dodge Charger has to be the reigning champ of the "cheap and large" segment. Under $40K for a basic-bitch V6/8spd SXT model.

Chrysler 300 might squeeze under $50g as well.

[killramos]

Do they still make grand caravans?

[Shlade]

Chrysler 300 might squeeze under $50g as well.

I thought they weren't making Chryslers anymore?

Edit: I stand corrected.....

[SJW]

We bought a Toyota Highlander back in 2013. It's still goin hard. Smells like spilled rotting ice cream and hand sanitizer but she still goes.

I'll sell it to you for 49,999 monies.

[ThePenIsMightier]

Oh, apparently the Impala is discontinued.
#Ain'tUpOnThings

[andyg16]

This! My brother actually has one (2015) that he bought for an "in between" vehicle when he sold his 335xi until he decided on what he wanted next... Almost 4 years later he still hasn't moved on haha and it looks sharp with the factory 19" wheels. It sucks that they stopped making them but it does make sense with the market moving towards crossovers etc. Cabin space is really good and as mentioned the trunk is massive. Even with the 4 banger engine in such a big car it's still got some pep to it.

[90_Shelby]

qft


Jeep Trackhawk


:love:

Best family car ever.

[2020]

Poor people usually buy crap Korean junk. Look there for your next throwaway family hauler.

[Euro_Trash]

Low tier Atlas.

Keep third row folded down. Lots of room in that one.

This. Or just buy a second pickup truck.

[danno]

I feel like selling the wife’s navigator and getting her a sweet 2000 Grand caravan. Just got back from sking and it’s so crowded in the navigator, it’s better than the truck though. We have the epic vw alltrack it’s fine but with three kids I’m there is to many car seats. Solution sell the navigator get the wife a mini van, sell the alltrack get a truck. Keep rs4 forever. Haha.

[jwslam]

Poor people usually buy crap Korean junk.
-Posted from my Samsung Galaxy Phone

[dj_rice]

Toyota Highlander

[ExtraSlow]

Low tier Atlas. This is a sneaky good choice. Looks much more "high end" than other things in this list, and does have good interior room. You can even get a comfort line trim and be out the door for $50k including tax.

[ShermanEF9]

We love our explorer. Even the lower trim levels are well equipped, have plenty of power, and it'll seat 7, when properly equipped.

[TomcoPDR]

It might not be a "car" ExtraSlow, but since SUV, minivans, trucks are tossed in the topic now. Consider a Chevrolet Express Van 1500. I've seen real men haul all their Costco needs, weekend fence maintenance items from Windsor plywood, while seating their 3 wives, 6 children comfortably and safetly. I see on IG there's movements converting them into 4x4 awd as well

[ercchry]

It might not be a "car" ExtraSlow, but since SUV, minivans, trucks are tossed in the topic now. Consider a Chevrolet Express Van 1500. I've seen real men haul all their Costco needs, weekend fence maintenance items from Windsor plywood, while seating their 3 wives, 6 children comfortably and safetly. I see on IG there's movements converting them into 4x4 awd as well

Great for disposing of “art projects” as well :rofl:

[corsvette]

Used Suburban or Yukon XL. You won't even need a pickup to tow the trailer with.

Minivan- like the ones half of us on here grew up with lol.

[jutes]

Used 2nd gen Toyota Sequoia with 200k on it. Should be about to find a good for $40k.

[ExtraSlow]

I knew this thread woukd turn to used cars. It was inevitable.
Ccccccccoooollll. *Jake Perralta voice*

Also, I'm not buying anything, I just like to start threads as a thought experiment.

[tonytiger55]

Car's have shifted to SUVs. Toyota Highlander fits the bill.
Though a horary mention of a Honda CRV must be said.. especially as its overtaken... Mercedes....... :rofl::poosie:

[haggis88]

I knew this thread woukd turn to used cars. It was inevitable.
Ccccccccoooollll. *Jake Perralta voice*

Also, I'm not buying anything, I just like to start threads as a thought experiment.

genuinely poor people (like me) can't buy new cars so used from a shady dealership is the only way to go



I've always sort of liked the idea of a Ford Taurus SHO with the Ecoboost, but that's no longer available new...I thought those came in at right around 50k give or take

I see the Mustang Mach-E starts at 50.5, worth considering?

[jutes]

I've always sort of liked the idea of a Ford Taurus SHO with the Ecoboost, but that's no longer available new...I thought those came in at right around 50k give or take

I gave them some serious thought. Too many catastrophic failures coming from owners on the FB group.

[Disoblige]

My buddy has a Chevy Blazer. It's big and cheap. I fell asleep in the back comfortably. Definitely a good choice for poor ppl edition.

[r3ccOs]

Remember when every family had a grand marquis or a cutlass or something? Ahh those were the days.

Anywhoooo, in 2022, what truly "large family cars" still exist. Whatever "format" you want, just needs to seat at least 5 plus enough luggage for a decent road trip, and cost under $50,000 so it's affordable for poor people.
Like Kia K5, or Sorrento, Honda Accord, Ford Explorer, that kind of thing.
I mean I'd love a long and low wagon to make this list, but don't think that's happening.

What's the biggest "family" car these days? What's the best? I'm sure this thread will just be arguments, but I find it entertaining.

Unfortunately the Ford Flex was probably the last that fit this description, and it wasn't half bad with the ecoboost

Minivan?

I too grew up with a Capris Station Wagon, 240 Wagon and 740 Wagon with the jump seat. Oh the good ole days

[killramos]

103545

Again. The answer is obvious.

[Disoblige]

103546
Who the fuck uses a condom?

[ThePenIsMightier]

^Holy Christ!! Those things cost that much??! I honestly thought they were closer to half that!
What's a Sienna or Odyssey cost?

Edit - LoL^
Is that a +Rep ?

[shakalaka]

In laws put a deposit on a new Atlas Crosssport (5 seater) Highline (2nd from top trim) that's expected in a month or two. Pretty much every single option out there except 360 camera which the top trim has. Digital cockpit and everything is included in this option and it came to 57K all-in after negotiations (which weren't easy to do). Anyway, great option for that price point.

[ExtraSlow]

Unfortunately the Ford Flex was probably the last that fit this description, and it wasn't half bad with the ecoboost
Ford Flex was probably the last truly large wagon. Neat vehicle, and really versatile.
Minivan is the obvious answer, and usually the correct one, but these threads aren't about being right, they are about having a discussion, finding unusual choices, that kind of thing.
My wife's been driving an Odyssey since 2012 and it's been perfect. Great car and better than an SUV in 95% of situations.

[suntan]

The only way you'd get me to buy a VW is if you pointed a gun to my head. Even then I'd probably pull the trigger.

[Xtrema]

I ended up with a rental Chevy Impala a couple years ago and it was surprisingly amazing. Sipped fuel, whisper quiet, roomy, reasonably powerful, decent stereo, intuitive controls and a trunk big enough for a dead hooker.
I was not expecting much, but it was honestly the best rental car I've had in several years. And, it's a long way from a hideous car considering the turds that have been coming out recently.

I have no idea what they cost, but it's got to be less than $50k

https://www.chevrolet.ca/en/cars/malibu

It's a big car, decent handler for a rental. I'm surprised last time I rented one that I don't hate it and everyone is comfortable with a huge trunk for stuff.

[flipstah]

This is a sneaky good choice. Looks much more "high end" than other things in this list, and does have good interior room. You can even get a comfort line trim and be out the door for $50k including tax.

Atlas is surprisingly nice to drive around

[Tik-Tok]

I honestly thought they were closer to half that!




They are as soon as the new owner drives off the lot.

[Xtrema]

Great for disposing of “art projects” as well :rofl:

It's all about taking "art projects" on the road. Much like those documentaries on Pornhub.

[nzwasp]

2016 Infiniti QX80. Picked one up last year for 33k and it had only 90,000k on it.

[KLCC]

I am waiting for some beyonder to suggest maybach GLS for a poor man's family hauler.

[killramos]

I am waiting for some beyonder to suggest maybach GLS for a poor man's family hauler.

Probably cheaper than the Caravan after 2 months of depreciation

[bjstare]

I am waiting for some beyonder to suggest maybach GLS for a poor man's family hauler.

Doesn’t fit the criteria, only seats 4 and tiny trunk.

So yeah, it should have been the obvious suggestion.

[you&me]

Doesn’t fit the criteria, only seats 4 and tiny trunk.

So yeah, it should have been the obvious suggestion.

No third row in the Maybach with 4 seats, so the trunk is still large.

Caravan drops by $20k when you drive it off the lot; GLS Maybachs are selling for ~$75k over MSRP on the used market. It comes down to simple economics and the choice is clear.

[npham]

Buy the Maybach GLS, sell for 75k over MSRP, buy used Caravan to NET ~50k which was your original budget.

[bjstare]

No third row in the Maybach with 4 seats, so the trunk is still large.

Caravan drops by $20k when you drive it off the lot; GLS Maybachs are selling for ~$75k over MSRP on the used market. It comes down to simple economics and the choice is clear.

Second row is moved back, cargo cover can’t be removed, refrigerator fills up a bunch of it. Internet says 18.4 cubic feet… that’s not too big, not to mention the fridge sits right in the middle lol. For reference, rav4 has >37 cubic feet behind the seats.

I’m not arguing though, maybach GLS is still the perfect family hauler.

[ercchry]

If they sell for more on the secondary market, just buy two, twice the space :dunno:

[killramos]

Second row is moved back, cargo cover can’t be removed, refrigerator fills up a bunch of it. Internet says 18.4 cubic feet… that’s not too big, not to mention the fridge sits right in the middle lol. For reference, rav4 has >37 cubic feet behind the seats.

I’m not arguing though, maybach GLS is still the perfect family hauler.

Wonder if a Diono seat fits

[Disoblige]

Edit - LoL^
Is that a +Rep ?
No clue if it was meant as one. It is grey.

[suntan]

Wonder if a Diono seat fits

Have you visited doesthisfuckingdionoseatfit.com?

[killramos]

I have not.

[mr2mike]

I have not.

Stalled out on www.willitfit.com

[flipstah]

Just buy a CLS like rage2 did back then

[cars5431]

Base Kia telluride. It’s our family hauler and we like it Less than 50k for base and we have 3 kids and still room for bags , skis, etc

[rage2]

103545

Again. The answer is obvious.
Sienna starts at 41k which is a lot of “car” for the money. Although I can not recommend it anymore. There’s no way to disable traction control and I can not drift at all in the car. Closest is some extreme trail braking to get the rear end out but as soon as you apply power it straightens right out even if TC off. Unacceptable.

[ThePenIsMightier]

^This made me literally LoL!!

[haggis88]

I love everything about my Expy except the fuel economy, but the marth stipulates that the extra money it would have cost me to buy an Ecoboost model would not even out for about 10 years

[vengie]

Sienna starts at 41k which is a lot of “car” for the money. Although I can not recommend it anymore. There’s no way to disable traction control and I can not drift at all in the car. Closest is some extreme trail braking to get the rear end out but as soon as you apply power it straightens right out even if TC off. Unacceptable.

I thought that's why you had the Sentra to hoon with?

[bjstare]

I love everything about my Expy except the fuel economy, but the marth stipulates that the extra money it would have cost me to buy an Ecoboost model would not even out for about 10 years

The cost of poor fuel economy/premium fuel vs regular is universally over-emphasized.

[ThePenIsMightier]

GTC-4Lusso.
Actually a car, so significantly more relevant than 98% of current stock.
Winner winner, chicken dinner.

[ExtraSlow]

I had to look at that up, but them remembers that was the one Ferrari I liked. Nice.

[ThePenIsMightier]

And, it gets better! The poor people edition only has the turbo V8 instead of the V12, so they've really covered the whole market.

[SKR]

103640

If I wasn't too ugly to have sex with I might have a family, and if I did we'd drive that.

[jutes]

Only with the 6.2L.

[ExtraSlow]

He'd swap in the 8.1

[SKR]

#bigblocklife

[danno]

I’m not sure what body style that truck is called but guys at work are all about 1980-1995 Chevy trucks, they are going up in value pretty quick. That suburban in the picture is a 50k truck probably.

[ExtraSlow]

Just "square body" I think.

[SkiBum5.0]

Those early to mid 90’s are “OBS” I think.

[bjstare]

Those early to mid 90’s are “OBS” I think.

Square body refers to the generation before that one, the 70s-80s.

Obs is a generic acronym - means Old Body Style, guys use it to refer to fords and dodges from the same era.

That’s a fourth gen, and and if you want to speak like nerds in chassis codes/platform names, you’d call it a GMT400 I think.

[cars5431]

Square body refers to the generation before that one, the 70s-80s.

Obs is a generic acronym - means Old Body Style, guys use it to refer to fords and dodges from the same era.

That’s a fourth gen, and and if you want to speak like nerds in chassis codes/platform names, you’d call it a GMT400 I think.. U are correct on gmt400. I’m a little shocked on value increase of these trucks in last year but I’ll take it since I have one