[katoranger]

I have looked at the big vans too. They actually command a fair price around here if you can find one that has not been used to haul commercially. The problem with the minivan is that when everyone is in there is no room for their stuff. It also only really seats 6 in reasonable comfort. 7 people and the three in the back are very tight. We ride with 7-8 so that means two cars.

4wd is not really needed neither is the style. I actually like this one since it does not have all the leather and frills that break all the time.

The edmunds value was about $7200 in good condition. Kbb is usually higher than that.

Headlight $50, fender $80, Bumper cover $275. Hood is repairable. Paint about $300. So about $700 should have it looking good again. My guess about $3K at a body shop. Maintenance guy at work does auto body on the side. He can paint it. I only need it close.