We've been leaning towards a Dodge/Chrysler minivan (lol all you want, they haul shit like no other!) but I can't seem to find one that doesn't have a shitload of miles for a great price (I'm fucking cheap) so I'm trying to decide if I should up the budget or look elsewhere. Thoughts are max seating and cheap, so minivan fits the bill for seating thus far but budget doesn't fall in line. I've had a good bit of experience with them and they rocked up till about 75k miles, but that's when we'd turn them in for a new one. Seems like of the few I went through, they were nearly flawless aside from brakes up until that point with one needing a replacement trans at 75k.
Newer would be best as reliable is key since it will be the kid hauler through the winter while the camaro and challenger hibernate. I'm not opposed to something completely different either, but if it can't fit 6+ it's out. Also, if it doesn't have the flexibility of a lot of cargo space it needs to be able to tow. I know the van can haul people OR cargo, and that's fine. That's exactly the flexibility I like, but after looking I was considering the Durango as well. Sure, it may not have the internal space of the minivan but it can tow. I'm on the fence though as it seems to get even worse reviews over the van.
Should I just go for the minivan and get an old ass one on the super cheap? Spend the coin for a newer one? Compromise on something different like an suv or go for an off brand like a Kia? Say fuck it, get a Dodge Charger hellcat and if I need to move 6+ people, strap the kids to the roof and floor it with 0 fucks given?
Options?