New vehicle purchase for hauling around bikes and gear

I used to be turned off by the minivan too. Till i saw the pics below. Plus it has a 3.5L V6 for you.

http://pictures.dealer.com/i/iratoyotatewksburyg1a/1259/6f70579b0a0d028a01ec59df133ed752.png

http://img.netcarshow.com/Toyota-Sienna_2011_1600x1200_wallpaper_4a.jpg

We have the Toyota Sienna AWD

Best car I have ever owned

Multiple bikes in the back

You can sleep in it at a race

Reasonable economy (all wheel drive hurts this–we average just over 20 mpg with mostly city driving)

It even looks good. If you are intrigued by the ugly Ford then you should at least consider looking at a Sienna (may be over budget)