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What kind of thread is this?

1. You have no crotchfruit, nor what is basically a four legged special needs person.

2. It sounds like you live on the coastal side of CA.

Now, taking what I said into consideration: you will be tired of the car by time it takes for kids to get big enough to not fit in the back. Dogs: other very nice members on this forum have demonstrated how you can transport Fido in the back. Why do you want the added gas burn-rate, and to reward yourself with the sloppier driving AWD system?

Take my advice, get a used Dodge Caravan. If you don't want my advice, get the BRZ.