Faced with a big move next weekend, I pondered which of our long-term vehicles would best serve as a transport to move some boxes from my old apartment to my new one. I wouldn't try to move anything huge like a bed or a kitchen table, just boxes of linens, books, etc....many boxes. At first I considered the FJ Cruiser. When I used it camping earlier this year , I was able to pack a lot in the cargo area, especially with the rear seats down...
But when I asked Erin, an editor, what her opinion was, she spoke up for minivan Kia Sedona.
And after borrowing it for the past couple nights, I can see why she suggested it. Last night when picking up moving boxes, I didn't really have a free hand to unlatch the door but the handy-dandy keyfob automatically raised the rear liftgate for me with the press of a button. Loved that! And when stowing all the seats away, it affords a flat space to pile up the boxes, unlike the FJ which doesn't fold flat and creates mini Towers of Pisa. I also like how both sliding doors of the van open up for way easy access. Now there's just the matter of asking Kelly if I can borrow it. Heh.
Caroline Pardilla, Production Editor
And after borrowing it for the past couple nights, I can see why she suggested it. Last night when picking up moving boxes, I didn't really have a free hand to unlatch the door but the handy-dandy keyfob automatically raised the rear liftgate for me with the press of a button. Loved that! And when stowing all the seats away, it affords a flat space to pile up the boxes, unlike the FJ which doesn't fold flat and creates mini Towers of Pisa. I also like how both sliding doors of the van open up for way easy access. Now there's just the matter of asking Kelly if I can borrow it. Heh.
Caroline Pardilla, Production Editor
steve_ says:
07:17 AM, 10/ 6/06
"I wouldn't try to move anything huge" But you could if you wanted to - I once hauled a side by side fridge in mine as well as a washer/dryer set (at the same time). And yes, the hatch closed. The low lift-over height makes for easier loading than SUVs or pickups. I did a 3,000 mile move in a minivan a few years back; can't beat 'em.
caroscuro says:
11:03 AM, 10/ 9/06
Steve, I just said that since it's not my own van but rather the company's. If it was mine, I'd probably load it up with everything I could cram in it. :)