 We bought this van specifically for moving 5 adults and luggage across the country several times in the year.  It handled the job nicely and even the teenage boys (who spread themselves out) seemed comfortable for multi-day car trips.  We put 24,000 miles on it in the first 9 months.  Gas mileage was only fair but didn't waver much between loaded and empty (20-23 mpg).  Had trouble with sliding door mechanisms and the parts aren't cheap.  Brakes haven't been a problem as I've been reading in other posts.  We have 180,000 on ours and I venture to say it will go to 250,000 no problem.