You may have seen the ads with Brooke Shields urging you to choose child birth for the right reasons, not just for “German engineering.” While these odd commercials might leave many confused, the minivan being promoted in them may very well be the best excuse to have children yet. The 2009 Volkswagen Routan is an incredibly well-put-together vehicle featuring 7-passenger seating capacity and handsome styling.

Although a minivan has been absent from Volkswagen’s lineup for more than five years, this model proves that a large, family-oriented vehicle built by the German company (whose name literally translates to “people’s car”) makes nothing but absolute sense. The reasons for owning a Routan are countless, especially if you have a growing family. For example, the innovative LATCH system, which allows you to install a child seat easily and securely, comes as standard equipment on all models and is virtually unnoticeable with its anchor points hidden within the seats. Combine this feature with the power-folding third row seats that accommodate the substantial 141 cubic feet of cargo space and the optional JoyBox fully-integrated entertainment system and you’re left with the ultimate family vehicle. The Routan also excels in fuel economy, averaging 17/25 mpg (city/highway).

The deal gets even better though. Right now through December 1, 2008, qualified buyers can get 0% APR financing on all 2009 Routan models for up to an unbeatable 60 months. If you ask us, that sounds like reason enough to start producing offspring. To see just how much you can save, click the link below and type in your zip code.

Click here for the lowest 2009 Volkswagen Routan Prices.

Stop the presses!  Toyota is offering interest-free loans on 11 of their best-selling vehicles: Camry, Corolla, Tundra, Matrix, RAV4, Highlander, FJ Cruiser, 4Runner, Sequoia, Sienna and Tacoma.  That’s a deal for the ages, and will save you loads of cash since you’re not paying interest on the loan to purchase the vehicle.  We could go on for hours about how well-made and reliable Toyota vehicles are, but we’d rather give you more time to research and decide exactly which Toyota model you want to buy.  You could go with the Corolla, a car that has enough space for five adults and is fuel-efficient enough to get 27 MPG in the city and an whopping 35 MPG on the highway.  Or, you can get the mighty Tundra, which has space to haul cargo and passengers, as well as the occasional stack of plywood or ATV.  Then we have the Sienna , a minivan that sports a 3.5-liter 266-horsepower V6 under the hood.  Our choice?  All of them.  But if we only had one, we’d opt for the Camry, because it does everything, and does it well.  Ok, and maybe the trendy FJ Cruiser, too (we just can’t choose one…it’s too hard).  But the deals aren’t going to last.  The final day is November 3rd, 2008.  So you have a little less than a month to get the financing deal every Toyota shopper has been waiting for. 

The 2008 Honda Odyssey is a interesting 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 minivan. And Honda’s made a notable effort to make it even more interesting, particularly to your pocket book. For a limited time, Honda is offering a jaw-dropping 0.9% APR on the 2008 Honda Odyssey for well-qualified buyers. The 0.9% rate is for 24-36 months. Or, they’ll give you a 2.9% APR for 37-60 months. Either way, you’ll save money because the APR’s are ridiculously low.

Click here to see all the offers in your area: 2008 Honda Odyssey Offers

To get up-to-the-minute prices on all trim level of the 2008 Honda Odyssey, click on one of the links below that correspond to your choice.

2008 Odyssey LX
2008 Odyssey EX
2008 Odyssey EX-L
2008 Odyssey EX-L w/DVD RES
2008 Odyssey EX-L w/DVD RES/Nav
2008 Odyssey Touring w/DVD RES/Nav
2008 Odyssey Touring w/PAX w/DVD RES/Nav