tsukune wrote:no minivan
What about something like the Mazda 5? I don't know a whole lot about them but they seem like mini mini vans. Not currently in production but you mentioned you were considering used.
tsukune wrote:Volvo, Lexus, Audi, BMW, Mercedes crossover + wagon options - concerned about reliability and ongoing maintenance costs with some of these, ability to fit three carseats in a row, price
As someone else stated above, Lexus shouldn't be lumped with the rest. If you use the Lexus dealer then, yes, maintenance costs are a bit higher but a Toyota dealer or good independent can offer lower costs. As for reliability, Lexus is more akin to Toyota.
thangngo wrote:Have you looked into Nissan Rouge?
Rogue. Rouge is something entirely different.