tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post7550556892623696636..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: What Women WantDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger196125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-44782026622638390382009-08-07T13:12:05.418-04:002009-08-07T13:12:05.418-04:00Devices/things to keep the kids busy and the scotc...Devices/things to keep the kids busy and the scotch guarded idea is a must!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07139931478734761290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-49178312650030304562009-08-03T19:53:07.133-04:002009-08-03T19:53:07.133-04:00More storage, automatic remote doors that are stan...More storage, automatic remote doors that are standard, and easy access latch to buckle in car seats. And a fridge would be nice!!!trousseau4noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-3496132420626674722009-07-30T22:15:15.180-04:002009-07-30T22:15:15.180-04:00I want a tilt-out trash holder on the back of the ...I want a tilt-out trash holder on the back of the passenger's front seat that I can just reach over and drop in my snotty tissues and the kids can reach to put their used juice boxes, etc. in ... I want it to come with a supply of plastic liner bags so that when it's full I can just grab it and toss it in the can. Also, for those of us way up north, carpeted floor mats and fabric on the Stressed Outhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14745823259135843944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-82531031736300102632009-07-25T19:04:55.670-04:002009-07-25T19:04:55.670-04:00I know it is late to comment, but I wanted to chim...I know it is late to comment, but I wanted to chime in as a mom with about to be 8 children--and a daughter in law and grandchild. I drive a Chevy Express van and the reason we bought it and not a Ford was because the Ford vans have a shorter wheel base and flip over easier--simply put, they are not as safe. A longer wheel base and more safety features would be really nice.<br /><br />Cup adaileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02641688675857965258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-27405853952484417742009-07-24T13:40:36.045-04:002009-07-24T13:40:36.045-04:00Definitely a larger driver's seat belt for flu...Definitely a larger driver's seat belt for fluffy girls like me. <br />A gas pedal extension for short girls like me.<br />An overhead directional vent to cool the back on hot girls like me.Papi and Wee Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07955973087650595757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-41693289904579574732009-07-23T23:51:11.622-04:002009-07-23T23:51:11.622-04:00A car that will have a device that you can turn on...A car that will have a device that you can turn on to keep the stering wheel striaght. So as if you have to dig for your cell phone, a snack, turn around to yell err tell your kids to stop hitting each other. You can easily turn on the switch and the steering wheel will stay in the correct position and insure that you don't land in the ditch.Liz's Random Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065136361971960339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-25081708186191312542009-07-23T19:35:19.812-04:002009-07-23T19:35:19.812-04:00i'd look for nostalgia in a car. i like somet...i'd look for nostalgia in a car. i like something retro. an example would be they could make the radio look like something from say the 70's but have it work like the cars of today. i think the best sellers ford had were when they brought back the t-bird and the mustang.lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038101627479448044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-53176047762584085372009-07-23T16:43:12.071-04:002009-07-23T16:43:12.071-04:00I actually do have a white Chevy Express (and 8 ki...I actually do have a white Chevy Express (and 8 kids, so a minivan just won't do).<br /><br />But anyway, what I'd like to see -- <br /><br />-seatbelts designed for women -- specifically, ones that don't get caught on my (not flat) chest and wind up in my neck even though I have the adjuster thing all the way down.<br /><br />-more shoulder belts. I have 4 seats I hate to put kids miriamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339767447913960853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-16878323859326789992009-07-23T14:50:05.078-04:002009-07-23T14:50:05.078-04:00You know Roni (from RonisWeighin) is going to Blog...You know Roni (from RonisWeighin) is going to Blog Her this weekend. Sounds fun. . y'all should meet up (like you have time to find a total stranger and hang out).Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11627031046995935838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-42662178750637154982009-07-23T12:10:04.906-04:002009-07-23T12:10:04.906-04:00Well, I can see I'm gonna have to do a post ca...Well, I can see I'm gonna have to do a post called What Women Want :))) 186 comments is indicative that women want to speak about car design, huh? Well done, Dawn....have a wonderful time at Blogher...sorry our first meeting will be so fleeting :)<br />x<br />hey that rhymed :)♥ Brajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693196044262677095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-49478644532348365242009-07-23T11:17:51.597-04:002009-07-23T11:17:51.597-04:00Lap trays, or trays that come down & fold up l...Lap trays, or trays that come down & fold up like they have on airplanes would be helpful, especially during times people have to eat in the vehicle.AuntyMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16427208974666134604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-31058611440722245322009-07-23T09:42:57.788-04:002009-07-23T09:42:57.788-04:00I've got three kids and a ford escape and we&#...I've got three kids and a ford escape and we're pack in right now. I would really like to see height adjustable seat belt straps in the back. The front seets are are adjustable and my oldest could move out of her backless booster if the seat belt could come down one inch more. <br />Cup holders for everyone would be nice. <br />I hope to move to a mini-van next year and stow and go SBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02145909421073885706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-55849806075045035982009-07-23T08:23:18.189-04:002009-07-23T08:23:18.189-04:00With 6 kids, I have learned that I ABSOLUTELY NEED...With 6 kids, I have learned that I ABSOLUTELY NEED 2 things (and no Dawn, we don't all drive a white Chevy Express - I've got a dark grey extended Trailblazer!) So what I need is:<br />1. A comfortable 3rd row with decent leg room because if the kids aren't comfortable back there, I'm gonna hear about it and nothing goood comes out of complaining children and a frazzled mom Billie Jeanhttp://www.homeschoolblogger.com/sheffronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-46331639984787776882009-07-22T23:56:48.076-04:002009-07-22T23:56:48.076-04:00cup holders and trash cans!!! :)
Thanks!cup holders and trash cans!!! :)<br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-74009224441509844812009-07-22T22:26:54.249-04:002009-07-22T22:26:54.249-04:00An "auto clean" button like some ovens h...An "auto clean" button like some ovens have. It would work with empty food wrappers, spare french fries, vomit, dirt.. etc..Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03572250126511704235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-75944620702635551732009-07-22T19:15:13.230-04:002009-07-22T19:15:13.230-04:00When I buy a car, safety and reliability are the t...When I buy a car, safety and reliability are the two top concerns. Gas mileage is up there too. And it isn't even considered if it doesn't have enough room for the kids. As for the kids, I wish that they could open the windows in the back of the minivan. And i agree with the other moms that it can be hard to clean. why not use astro turf and a plug on the bottom??? that would be Cookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06447479295354195982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-20029270768717594242009-07-22T18:52:57.965-04:002009-07-22T18:52:57.965-04:00Seat belts that don't choke you!Seat belts that don't choke you!Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15494209884839375018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-60541594739213990742009-07-22T17:19:46.608-04:002009-07-22T17:19:46.608-04:00I think a back-up camera is very important for lar...I think a back-up camera is very important for large vehicles, and I wish more minivans and SUVs had them. I've had several near-misses with SUVs backing up into me.<br /><br />One problem I have with my current vehicle is that the kids are always losing the remote control for the DVD. I end up having to pull over, lean my seat all the way back so I can see the screen, and start the movie Tamra in COnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-2093200362496693042009-07-22T15:40:08.483-04:002009-07-22T15:40:08.483-04:00I'd love to have a pocket on the front of the ...I'd love to have a pocket on the front of the back seat (like they have on the back of the front seats) It would be nice to be able to store toys, pacifiers and the like there, where it is easily accessable.Alicianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-77172330294957380352009-07-22T15:28:14.149-04:002009-07-22T15:28:14.149-04:00A fitted small trash can would do wonders in my ca...A fitted small trash can would do wonders in my car so that I am not holding on to a trash bag. Also, a small compartment which could double as a cooler if used with icepacks. Having back seat A/C vents would be great so that I dont have to sit in a freezer waiting for the back seats to cool down. And if they can get that back window slide all the way down, and ofcourse get rid of all the seat mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14635862045657655283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-18989039821285761412009-07-22T15:16:38.205-04:002009-07-22T15:16:38.205-04:00A seat with the massage & heat feature just fo...A seat with the massage & heat feature just for the driver. Better AC in the back, and a little compartment for each passenger to store toys and games in.ls649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-26086926478908092882009-07-22T15:10:58.944-04:002009-07-22T15:10:58.944-04:00Plenty of cup holders. Room for my bag. I used to ...Plenty of cup holders. Room for my bag. I used to call it a purse. Swivel seats. When I was a kid I loved looking out the back window. We always had stationwagons. Built in cooler for drinks.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17077462874334192285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-6010158276731329022009-07-22T10:56:46.001-04:002009-07-22T10:56:46.001-04:00stain proof carpeting and seat coverings, storage ...stain proof carpeting and seat coverings, storage space, cup holders, plenty of power plugs placed conveniently for all passengers, ability to stow the seats instead of removing for cargo space, easy open doors when your hands maybe full, and that about covers it for me!Ednahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159568672216205674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-13785217007868968102009-07-22T10:06:26.834-04:002009-07-22T10:06:26.834-04:00we have 4 kids so we also need big vehicle. HYBRID...we have 4 kids so we also need big vehicle. HYBRID minivan would be GREAT (when are they coming out with that?)<br />an insulated/cooled place to store, for instance.. baby's bottles or cups would be fabulous. we all know how ick it is to re-find that one cup that dropped and rolled and turned into a mass of radioactive goo.. or something..) <br />cubbies in the sides next to the seats would Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01931899911105151477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-13071454864847731142009-07-22T09:54:23.158-04:002009-07-22T09:54:23.158-04:00A place for your purse!! I never have anywhere to ...A place for your purse!! I never have anywhere to put my bag, in my car or anyone else's...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14650100580769462061noreply@blogger.com