Quote Originally Posted by channlluv View Post
It cannot be a minivan, though. Just not happening there.
Why? I always said the same thing - no way, no how, not happening. I've driven a Toyota Sienna now for 3+ years, and I LOVE it. And I should add, that we don't have any children.

We removed the middle seats from the van, and just use the rear bench seats. We can carry 3 or 4 bikes on the rear hitch rack, with all of our gear stored in the back (behind the bench seats), as well as in the giant "locker room". We typically carry our team tent, chairs, trainers, tools, pumps, gear bags, coolers, etc. and still have MORE than enough room in the van to change, stretch, move around, etc.

Over the life of the van, I've averaged 24.9 mpg, which is pretty reasonable, and higher than some of the other options presented here.

I LOVE this car. Wouldn't trade it now for anything, and I've been in your shoes.

SheFly

p.s.
We have carpooled with two other teammates, and managed us and all of their gear as well!