Alright - Catherine and I might have found a mini-van.  A 98 Mercurcy Villager LS. It is NICE!  LOADED.  Leather everything.  Burgdy in color.  Very nice.  I am gonna research some and see what the reviews say.
 
Ok - here is from KBB.com:
1998 Mercury Villager LS Minivan



Engine: V6 3.0 Liter
Trans: Automatic
Drive: Front Wheel Drive
Mileage: 86,046
Retail Value $11,900
KBB Link

Now - they are asking $7,995 at Bergy’s - More Reasearch

Here are notes from Edmunds:

Four-wheel antilock braking is standard on the LS and Nautica models; optional on the GS. Villagers offer ample space for five, and many are fitted to seat seven, in a flexible interior configuration. The far rear seat on seven-passenger models slides forward and back on a set of tracks, and center seats lift out. Be warned, though: those “removable” seats aren’t lightweights. A full load of storage bins and cubbyholes augment the Villager’s practical appeal.

Also - Closer price gauge - Saying $9k.  That is better.  The other price was WAY off so I was worried there was somethine wrong.  I will take Catherine up tonight and see what we can do.  Some test driving is in order!