2002 Pontiac Montana

Pros: very sporty, nice options
Cons: the bad starts and sliding door problem, and the seating problem

Coming from driving a grand prix, I was hesitate about moving up to a van, but after test driving one we were sold! This is a sporty van with ok room. If you have the front seats all the way back there in not much room for the seats behind it and with the drink holders on the second row of seats in the isle way it is sort of hard to get in the way back but it is possible. We love the dvd player would not get another car or van without it!! You need it if you have kids!!!! I really like the back up sensors!! We have had a few problems with this van including bad starts every once in awhile and the passenger sliding door that would pop open and not close right, took the dealership about 8 times to finally get it to work right....for now anyways. That problem was very annoying and really erked me.

Pros: Getting the kids in and out of their car seats.
Cons: Getting into the third row seats.

When we had our first child we decided we wanted to buy a minivan. We looked at many different models and liked what the Montana had to offer. We also were given good reviews from many other people. As a mother of two young children I really like the ease of getting the kids in and out of their car seats. You don't have to put yourself into a pretzel. It also is roomy and big enough for the four of to go somewhere and the dog can even come too. The only thing that I don't like about this car is that it is hard to get into the third row, especially with the two car seats there. The seats do not fold out of the way so you have to climb and squeeze to fit. But, overall a great vehicle.