We need to get a new-to-us vehicle, as our current one is really hitting the wall at this point. My DH drives 40 miles round-trip to work every day, and in the future he and I will split daycare dropoff/pickup duties. We currently have 0 babies, but plan to have 2, within the next few years. I'd like suggestions on commuter cars that work well for car seats. I realize all cars could probably work, but since we get the chance to make this decision, I like to aim for a better-than-average experience. Are there commuter cars that have more rear and trunk space than others? A wider and more convenient back door setup? Anyone have a great experience with a commuter car and car seats? We've been driving a 2009 Ford Escape because that was my college and young adult car, and I'd like to downgrade to save on gas. I'm happy for any experiences and advice that people who have done this can share.
Things to know:
*We have a "family adventure" car already for trips, a 2015 Subaru Forester we take on several trips a year.
*I'd like to get a car with 60,000 miles or less - we average about 15,000 a year on our cars (and I imagine that will go up with kids) and want to keep it through most of the "kids trash the car" years, plus I hate car shopping so I'm happy to own it longer.
*We won't get a hybrid car. Don't try to talk me into it. It's not a rationally-made decision.
*DH and I are both 5'7" so height shouldn't be a concern.
*This car will constantly have 2 kids in it with the need to run an errand like groceries or Home Depot, as we live miles out of town (which DH works in), so daycare and errands will usually be one on the same trip.