Married couples with two cars, how do you roll?

[Sam Finkelstein]

I've seen both done. Wondering what people do and why they do it.

Regarding the second option, I presume most people don't invest into two nice cars, so the second one is only used when there's a conflict of sorts.

[yelped]

Poll is missing options.

[Sam Finkelstein]

What should be added?

[YitzyS]

What should be added?

Arrange an accident between the two and get a hefty insurance payout... 

[aygart]

Family car/minivan vs. regular car.

[Sam Finkelstein]

Family car/minivan vs. regular car.

I would believe that’s option 2, no?

[etech0]

I would believe that’s option 2, no?

No, whoever is doing carpool takes the minivan while the other spouse drives the car. Can vary throughout the week.

[aygart]

I would believe that’s option 2, no?

So which is the better and which is driven around more?

[Sam Finkelstein]

In the minivan case, which car would you take when there’s no carpool and they’re both in the driveway?

[Lurker]

In the minivan case, which car would you take when there’s no carpool and they’re both in the driveway?

We have a newer minivan and an older Civic. The minivan is the family car and DW's primary. We use both interchangeably when there's nothing on the schedule and it's for short-term local driving. Otherwise, whoever has the kids has the van, just in case.

[etech0]

In the minivan case, which car would you take when there’s no carpool and they’re both in the driveway?

whoever has the kids has the van, just in case.

[Sam Finkelstein]

How does option 3 work for you guys?

[etech0]

How does option 3 work for you guys?

I would add 4: whichever car is big enough for what I need right then

[Dan]

If I'm driving 0-2 kids=2018 TM3
If I'm driving 3+ kids=2014 Ody

[Sam Finkelstein]

If I'm driving 0-2 kids=2018 TM3
If I'm driving 3+ kids=2014 Ody

Yup, no contest there.

[Sam Finkelstein]

I would add 4: whichever car is big enough for what I need right then

I would think that complicates the abstract question. Of course it’s important that the car be big enough, but all things equal, which car would you take?

I know people who drive their minivans to shul every morning because their second sedan isn’t so great.

[Lurker]

I know people who drive their minivans to shul every morning because their second sedan isn’t so great.

Personally, I try to keep the wear and tear off of my minivan as much as possible. The junker can get the abuse.

[YitzyS]

If my car is driving 0-2 kids=2018 TM3
If I'm driving 3+ kids=2014 Ody

FTFY

[SSLPhD]

If I'm driving 0-2 kids=2018 TM3
If I'm driving 3+ kids=2014 Ody

Yup, no contest there.

I can't imagine any car is so amazing that I'd be willing to rearrange the car seat configuration based on who is going in the car.

[Sam Finkelstein]

Yup, no contest there.

I can't imagine any car is so amazing that I'd be willing to rearrange the car seat configuration based on who is going in the car.

No contest between the two cars parked in the driveway absent a reason to use a specific one.