I can see why your wife wanted a minivan now- the neighbor has 2!
My brother argued the merits of a minivan until he was blue in the face, always ending with "wait until you have kids"
Now I have as many as he does(2), and I'm rolling a Tahoe.
MAN CARD KEPT
Only minivan I'd consider is the Renault F1
We had a Tahoe (08). Bought the Van in Jan 2012 and traded the Tahoe in on a Camaro in April 2012. I believe I still have my man card to as the farthest I have driven the thing is from the street into the garage. It is much easier loading both kids in the van. As long as she is happy (and I can have both my vehicles) all is well.
Cuz if mama isn't happy nobody is happy, and if mama isn't happy long enough you'll be unhappy with half your shit