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We went to look and drive the Routan yesterday. We also drove two other vans and one small SUV. The Routan is a POS. The middle row of seats can only be completely removed. They don't slide or fold. The dash layout and controls are minimal. The salesman wasn't even trying real hard. He knew it was crap. The sticker was $31K.

We looked at a Nissan Quest- over priced: $32K W/O leather? The middle seats look like jump seats on a plane. They only had three on the lot. Salesman says they push on SUV sales.

Honda- top of the line without a doubt. All the bells for $32k. Life time warranty on drivetrain.

The curve ball was a Subaru Forster. Very nice fit and finish and larger inside than you would think. Actually more rear seat leg room than the Routan. Full leather and features for $25k. It got my wife thinking about a crossover/small suv.

We looked at the Ford Flex but didn't drive it. She said the hood was as big and wide as my F-150. She didn't like it. I liked it but she will be diving it 95% of the time.