Oh yeah...another idea.
Take a look at the old model of the Honda Odyssey/Isuzu Oasis. They should be a nice, efficient alternative. It is a wagon/minivan combo with a 4 cyclinder engine and conventinal doors. My dad had one for several years and it was great!
Look for model year 1995-1998 models. I think the Isuzu Oasis clone was available until 1999.