Like you, I never imagined I'd drive a minivan, but the 3rd kid pushed me over the edge. And soon enough you'll be driving carpools and all that, so it's a necessary evil. I've had a Honda Odyssey for 8 years and have never had trouble in bad weather even though it's only front-wheel drive. While I'm in it, I love it -- the handling, the controls, etc. But when I step out and glance back at it, I sigh.
