None of this is to say that the 2000 Quest SE totally lacks practical value. Like its structural and mechanical twin, the Mercury Villager, it has one of the most useful cargo floors of any minivan, large or small. Credit the Quest Trac Flexible Seating System, which allows the easy movement and rearrangement of middle and rear seats to create ample carrying room. There is an optional Quest Smart Shelf, which can be reconfigured to carry baby strollers and other items. You can also outfit the Quest to pull a trailer weighing 3,500 pounds, which should give you enough space to bring a butler and kitchen staff.
Interior space gets tight with seven occupants.
There is no such thing as a boring trip in this one. There's nothing trucky about it. Acceleration is surprisingly good. The engine is mated to a standard electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission that exhibits very little downshifting on uphill grades. Runs fine on regular unleaded gasoline.