Last week I took along my bff (for moral support) and sucked it up and test drove mini vans (puke). I have come to the conclusion that being practical and organized is WAY more important than being cool when your a mom (gawd I hate admitting that). After some internet research I narrowed it down to the 2011 Nissan Quest vs the Honday Odyssey.
So, it is official, I will soon be the owner (I hesitate to say proud owner) of a big ole mini van. Just typing that makes my heart drop. But, this is a sacrifice that I am making for my family. 
I know it will be SOOOOO convenient with 3 kids under the age of 4. And it will be temporary, right?
I hate that the price tag on a mini van is going to cost me more than my Mercedes. Seems a little backward. I would at least like to feel like I am getting a deal, but the truth is, a brand new loaded mini van…does not come cheap.
I looked in to buying a huge SUV, but an SUV with a third row has absolutely no storage space if you were going to travel. Like I am pretty sure I couldn’t even fit my double stroller in the trunk.
I am also a little confused on why I am currently having to stalk the car salesman so that he will help me? The Nissan dealership must not be hurting for business. Or is it that they don’t take mini van buyers serious? I am pretty sure that it is usually the other way around….car salesmen usually stalk the customer, right? Apparently, not this car guy. Or maybe this is a sign that it’s not meant to be. I have literally been to the dealership twice and called him 3 times AND he STILL won’t get me an answer on price?
Or maybe he didn’t take me serious because I wasn’t OVERLY excited about having to buy one. Perhaps he thought this was all a joke. Oh how I wish it was. But, the choices come down to:
1. Putting baby #3 up for adoption
OR
2. Purchasing a mini van
I think you know why I chose the mini.
So…to all you mini van driving moms out there…I’m about to join your club. A club I never thought I would be granted ownership in.
And to all my neighbors and friends…I would appreciate if you would hold the laughing when you see me in the driver’s seat of my new Nissan Quest. This too shall pass.
Enjoy the moments that Nina captured as I overcame my coolness and became a believer in mini vans.
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LOL!! You go girl!! So excited to have you as the newest member of the mini van mom club!! Rock the mini!!
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Thank you for allowing me to laugh out loud in my office while watching your video! now if only nissan had the same marketing campaign as Toyota Siennas you and Nina could star in a commercial!
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That video is hilarious! I would so have a hard time giving my car up for a minivan too! I drive the huge SUV (Tahoe) with no storage in the back & I kinda want a Suburban now.
Especially since my husband has been hinting that he wouldn’t mind having a 3rd child. What?! I NEVER thought that day would come! He kept saying he was done after 1! Ha! Good luck with your search!
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Tooo….Cute! You girls crack me up. I agree you 2 could start doing commercials on MINI’s.
Girl I saw the commercial for the Quest and ALMOST wanted one myself! When the mom pops the trunk open w/her foot, priceless!
You two are so cute! Loved the video.
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LOVED the video!! It was so funny…you girls should do a video once a week–I like it
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Dun, Dun, Dun, Dun… Another one bites the dust!
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So stinkin’ funny! Love it!
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So funny! Good luck with the big mini van switch
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OMG, that was hilarious! Totally get where you’re coming from…
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Haha, so hilarious! I say I’ll never drive a mini-van, but know that eventually when we have kids I’ll cave too. I remember how much more convenient they were from my nannying days… you’ll definitely be glad when you get one.
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That video was hilarious!!! I would have a hard time giving up a mercedes for a mini also. We are expecting #2 and #3 and I just can’t choose to go down that road (yet).
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Your little post sound exactly as if I had written it!! You’re like my doppleganger! I, too, have a Mercedes and practicality is forcing me to soon trade in my Benz for a MINIVAN. I’m thinking of the new Nissan. How do you like it so far?
Hi Mandy, I am a new reader to your blog (actually I found your blog through your husband’s interview of Emily Eddington…HUGE Beauty Broadcast fan) anyhow….I found this video quite hilarious. I am younger than you (by 9 months) & have had my minivan since 2007. Which would make me…wait for it…25 when I first started driving the minivan. I have a Dodge Grand Caravan. Both my kiddos are in soccer so naturally, the minivan was the next step!
I came across your blog and video while researching the 2011 Nissan Quest. I am finally breaking down to do the minivan thing. I wanted to find out how you like it now that you have had it for a little bit and do you find it serves your needs with the three kids? I like alot of the features of the Nissan but the Honda seems just a bit roomier and has more storage options. I would appreciate you writing me back with your opinion. Thanks.
I’ve had mine since last month and have to say it’s so nice with a smooth ride and premium interior. The Quest is perhaps the most luxrious in class!
Love your video. Looking into non-mini minivans too, and you are hilarious.
Hope you are enjoying yours! Did you get the Quest? Are you loving it?