Peta, funny you right about the Pathfinder, we have actually looked into those, unfortunately the dealership closest to us are crap, and I really can't stand dealing with them. But must say you have made me re think them because I was pleasently surprised by the amount of bootspace once the 3rd row seats were up and like you mentioned you do get excellent value for you money.

Mmmm I might just have to go back to those. Can I ask do you think you could get a Safe N Sound Meridan, Maxi Rider and booster all across the 2nd row of seats? Must update my sig, I'm expecting No 4 so will be needing all those plus a seat in the back.

We didn't mind the Pajero but I prefer to have the split fold 3rd row seats as it gives you more bootspace. And yes my eldest who is coming up 6 is dying to be the one who gets to sit in the very back, lucky he's a nimble little thing.