Hi, I am looking for a used, fuel efficient and safe station wagon with seating for six. What are my options? Thank you :wink: Zzzabeena

The Ford Taurus station wagon (last made in 2004) can hold six people, thanks to a rear-facing third row seat over the rear axle, but if you use it, make sure whoever sits in it has access to a receptacle in which to vomit.

Thank you - good advice :slight_smile: We might want a slightly newer vehicle (1-3 years old?). Was also wondering if any of the station wagons come with a front bench at all?

I don’t think you will find anything newer unless you get a minivan. I know few people actually want a minivan, but I think if you get one, you will be glad it’s not a wagon. You can buckle-up small kids without bending over, and you will actually have room for stuff without strapping it to the ro…

Thank you both. I grew up in Germany, station wagons are still all over the place there… sigh! The two Fords look good, the Honda and Toyota as well! I also checked out the Mazda 5 - seems to be a cross between a wagon and minivan, with pretty good fuel efficiency. Any opinions?

The Mazda 5 would be my first suggestion, it and the Kia Rondo are compact van/wagons that may meet your needs. Very few ‘wagons’ out there, most are now called SUVs. How much room do you need? 6 adults + long trips = regular minivan, 2 adults + 4 kids for school car pool = Mazda 5.

2 adults and 4 kids for school car pool :slight_smile:

The safest way to carry 6 people in an inexpensive used vehicle, is a three row minivan. They are a heck of a lot easier to get in and out of too. Kids are especially better off in one too as most are set up with them in mind. You have more room for a lot of gear too. I vote for a full size used m…

I am definitely warming up to the whole minivan idea… thank you to all who have responded so far!!! Great comments.

Look at the Ford Flex. Ford calls it a wagon and it has a 3rd row seat.

Station wagon with seating for 6

General Discussion

mleich November 21, 2011, 6:32pm 4

Front bench seats have pretty much gone the way of the Dodo. Most true station wagons have, too.

Check out a Ford Flex or Freestyle. They are considered “crossovers” and are much more like wagons than trucks.

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