I will just say that I don't know why Honda market the Odyssey as a seven seater. There is no room! It makes for a luxurious 5 seater, and that's about it. I quiz my friends and even people I don't know particularly well on their Grand Carnivals. They all love them, and feel like they are all going out in a limo for girls nights out, etc. Kia vehicles have really come a long way, the early stuff I wouldn't touch, but the later stuff is pretty much all good (there are always lemons in every make and model).

Jeep Grand Voyagers (or even just the Voyager for that matter); nice vehicle, but being a Jeep, are a pain in the butt for servicing and repairs a lot of the time. We have a Cherokee, and have a mechanic shop, and it still costs us an arm (no leg, its okay) for so many things for it. Just in case it comes into your consideration down the track.

Congrats on getting your licence too, btw.