Wayne, I'm not sure there are any favorites in this category. Especially without buying new and for lots of money.
Having said that...you can never have enough space. We currently have a 2004 Freestar, befor that we had a 98 Windstar. My wife crams those cars / vans so full stuff its incredable. We have two kids - 7 year old daughter and 22 month son, and a 5 year old yellow lab. Back seat folds down flat, mid seats will come out but we leave them in most times. I've seen her haul both kids and 500 lbs of cranberries to markets. V6, no power problems. Not great gas milage - probably the same as my 01 F250 18 - 20 mpg.
The Freestar is not as comfy as the 98 Windstar, but it is adequate. We took the Freestar from Vancouver Island to San Diego and back last spring. Pod on roof and loaded in the back, not bad as long as I was driving.
Every year and a half flush the tranny, we probably should change the oil more frequently but.... Handles well in snow with proper snow tires, I also have chains if need be.
I drove lots of differnt mini vans. In the end it was price - the Fords were a bit cheaper than the Dodges I was looking at. Safety and comfort were about the same. I bought it in 06 with 40,000km for $10,000. It has 196,000 kms now and is probably worth not more than $3500 - 4000 if we are lucky.
When we replace it next year I would like to convince my wife to get a F150, or Chev 1500. Four full doors not the extended cab. But only the 6'6" box. I would get 4X4 - they all pretty much have it and with a pick up they are light on the rear. Maybe get a canopy too. Much more room for stuff - and dog in the back. A bit higher, just as good milage etc....unfortunatly she seems to want an SUV.
Good luck. I start searching a couple months ahead so that whena good deal comes along - I know it and can act imediatly. It doesn't sound like you have that luxury. Grant
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