Need an "affordable" family car - recommendations?

Gary, you might want to take a look at the 02/03 Pontiac Grand Prix GT (not SE) with the 3.8, stay away from the 3.1 it's a dog. The car has more than enough room in the back for 3 kids, large trunk, 28-30 MPG highway and good power. Just make sure that the intake manifold gaskets have been replaced and the front hubs. I've got a 02 GTP with 160,000 miles that's all thats gone wrong.