You could get a nice midsize wagon
There's the 92-96 Camry wagon. Three rows of seats and two rear wipers
The Mercedes W124 and W210 wagons should be in your price range, and you may even be able to get a W211
If you're lucky, you might be able to find a first-gen Suzuki XL-7 with a manual transmission. In fact, at the time, it was the only 7-passenger vehicle available with a manual transmission in the US market.
Unfortunately, the US-market Prius V wagon wasn't available with the third seat offered overseas.
For something bigger, the 90s B-body wagons are there, too
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
Seriously, why no van? Are you that unsure of your masculinity? Do you really think that most decent options that carry 7 and aren't a van are that much "cooler"? Those are the typical reasons Ive observed...
Does cargo space matter in 7 passenger configuration? If so, it eliminates most SUVs.
Minivan, suburban, or nothing, IMO...
There is nothing wrong with minivans. They are the most space-efficient vehicle for anyone who needs the 7-passenger capability. Wagons are more awesome, but the only 7-passenger wagon still offered in the US is the E-class. There's also the Tesla Model S.