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by Steve Siler

Chances are, if you're glancing through the pages of this buyer's guide, you're not here to research the car of your dreams. You're likely saddled -- er, blessed --with kids, a high-maintenance home, a high-maintenance spouse or all of the above, such that limits your automotive prospects to the sensible shoes variety. Sure, you could pick up an SUV, but no SUV yet has been able match the sheer people -- and thing -- moving abilities for which minivans are famous.

Thankfully, the minivan market of the new millennium is the outgrowth of two decades (or more, depending on who you ask) of constant refinements, inventions and design updates. That said, they all have distinct characters, and prices range from the high teens to the high $30K range. Quite a spread, certainly, so read on and decide which best suits your needs.


A fork in the road....either navigate through our minivan buyer's guide by clicking on 'Start' or by selecting one of the models listed below!