I don’t have 3 kids, yet. Working on number two. But we got a ‘08 Dodge Nitro, It is a smaller SUV. Will hold 3 car seats and has a nice big back area for hauling stuff. We got it used for $10K. We are looking at getting a Honda Ridgline next, it will also hold 3 car seats, the price obviously varies, it’s kinda a cross between a car and pickup. It’s spacious inside, and more importantly in the back seat, it is also 4 doors. We are excited to get it and have something like a pickup to haul my camper instead of my Nitro. That and having a second rig is why we are getting the ridgeline.
I bought my mini van from a used car dealer ship in March for 2400 and it runs great and everything works and it's great on gas and very spacious for all the kids