911 v small child
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Wife up the duff. Hurrah and all that but might have sunk my own 996TT plans. Has anyone lived with a new nipper and a 911 as the only car? Is it possible and is 2wd the only way to fit a buggy thing in the front boot (Porsche say their one will only fit in 2wd cars). Is child seat in the front the only way when they are small and then seat in the back when older? Know Porsches, know next to nothing about babies!
Do I cross off 9964S and 996TT leaving only 997C2S as possibility?
thanks
Do I cross off 9964S and 996TT leaving only 997C2S as possibility?
thanks
Buy a 4 year old Rover 75 Estate for £2k (seriously) and keep the Porsche for fun and medicinal purposes (necessary stress relief!) 
As an every day car with a small baby, yes, I am afraid you would struggle. 6 weeks before Gabby was born I bought my TVR Griffith as a third car. We also had a 2 door coupe 406 and 2 door coupe 3-series and it was still a bit of a struggle at times.
Big cars have a lot going for them where small children are concerned.
As an every day car with a small baby, yes, I am afraid you would struggle. 6 weeks before Gabby was born I bought my TVR Griffith as a third car. We also had a 2 door coupe 406 and 2 door coupe 3-series and it was still a bit of a struggle at times.
Big cars have a lot going for them where small children are concerned.
I'd like to meet someone who was as naive as myself. We had a porker and a clio when my partner got knocked up. She said we need something bigger, ok I say, we bought a megane.
Now i'm looking at a 5 series estate. You would not believe the amount of stuff that follows a new born baby around! Now, 7 months on I've got a baby seat for the porker and we're looking forward to grand days out
Now i'm looking at a 5 series estate. You would not believe the amount of stuff that follows a new born baby around! Now, 7 months on I've got a baby seat for the porker and we're looking forward to grand days out
Congrats on news. You will find out how good fatherhood is soon.
The porsche pram only fits in 2wd cars. My wife funs a 996C4S cab and can fit in the quinny zap pram into front. Room for small (nappy!) bag after that. We generally find you put the other bags in other rear seat. Only thing is that for very young child, the zap pram a bit upright. You have to wait until he or she a bit older so you can use this pram.
Good luck
Andy
The porsche pram only fits in 2wd cars. My wife funs a 996C4S cab and can fit in the quinny zap pram into front. Room for small (nappy!) bag after that. We generally find you put the other bags in other rear seat. Only thing is that for very young child, the zap pram a bit upright. You have to wait until he or she a bit older so you can use this pram.
Good luck
Andy
Contrats - best thing ever - even better than Porsche and thats going something.
Personally I found what ever car you have its not big enough, especially when the nipper is very young. Remember is not just the pushchair, its the car seat, nappy bags, changing mat, toys, special foods, etc. When saying overnight, I assume your mum/dad, etc do not live round the corner, you will also need a travel cot, bedding, etc, etc + what ever you/wife needs.
Even going to the shops can be a logistics nightmare.
Therefore get the wife something big (estate or 4x4, etc) and a 911 for yourself to hoon in. (see my profile). After about 10 months you can introduce your heir to the world of Porsche, but only for short periods at a time. By the time they hit 3-4 all will be well.
Its a great time however expect your patience to be tested
Personally I found what ever car you have its not big enough, especially when the nipper is very young. Remember is not just the pushchair, its the car seat, nappy bags, changing mat, toys, special foods, etc. When saying overnight, I assume your mum/dad, etc do not live round the corner, you will also need a travel cot, bedding, etc, etc + what ever you/wife needs.
Even going to the shops can be a logistics nightmare.
Therefore get the wife something big (estate or 4x4, etc) and a 911 for yourself to hoon in. (see my profile). After about 10 months you can introduce your heir to the world of Porsche, but only for short periods at a time. By the time they hit 3-4 all will be well.
Its a great time however expect your patience to be tested
and kicking the back of your front seats 
And then you have to put a wet, muddy wheel pram in the boot !Have to agree 911s and babies/children do mix, but not on every day basis, just not enough space. It takes six months just learn not to take the kitchen sink with you every time you go out. Then there is the puking, muddy push chair, snotty child thing to contend with.
Just get a cheap big family car for the running around stuff.
Oh congrats by the way, it is an adventure and huge amounts of fun. Just don't wish them to grow to fast, they are a lot less of a pain when they stay where you put them and can't talk
Just get a cheap big family car for the running around stuff.
Oh congrats by the way, it is an adventure and huge amounts of fun. Just don't wish them to grow to fast, they are a lot less of a pain when they stay where you put them and can't talk
As everyone else has said the amount of stuff you need to even 'pop out' with a baby is phenomenal.
I've got two kids, one is 4 the other 20 months, and I can use my C2 as an everyday car. Wouldn't have been possible a few months earlier though. They love it too
We're even going to attempt to put enough stuff in it for an overnight stay this weekend.
I was about to buy a Porsche when I heard the 'good news' with the first one. Five years later it was definitely worth the wait.
I've got two kids, one is 4 the other 20 months, and I can use my C2 as an everyday car. Wouldn't have been possible a few months earlier though. They love it too
We're even going to attempt to put enough stuff in it for an overnight stay this weekend.
I was about to buy a Porsche when I heard the 'good news' with the first one. Five years later it was definitely worth the wait.
aceparts_com said:
Now i'm looking at a 5 series estate. You would not believe the amount of stuff that follows a new born baby around!
Exactly what I have, it's superb, we even fitted a full proper quality single mattress in the back for Gabby's new bed... and the tailgate shut
Vicki now has a Saab 93 cab but it does knacker her back lifting Gabby in and out of the babyseat ... she is going for a big 525 saloon or new Jeep Predator next purely cos 2 doors and small kids in the back is just hassle.
Thanks for all the best wishes. I've never really understood this whole "we're nipping down the road with the nipper, can you hire a Bedford van" thing re. baby luggage. Obviously I must be being naive but...
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the pushchair, the car seat, pram - buy one of those things that does all 3 in one
nappy bags, changing mat - nappies come small now and you need what 5 of them = small rucksack
toys, special foods - I can fit a rattle and a can of pedigree chum (or whatever) in my pocket
the general comments don't sound good though - we have a new 4 door Polo now which I assumed would be OK for weekend trips, but I can't imagine being going many places w/o the nipper in tow for the first year or so, so a 911 won't even work as a weekend car
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the pushchair, the car seat, pram - buy one of those things that does all 3 in one
nappy bags, changing mat - nappies come small now and you need what 5 of them = small rucksack
toys, special foods - I can fit a rattle and a can of pedigree chum (or whatever) in my pocket
the general comments don't sound good though - we have a new 4 door Polo now which I assumed would be OK for weekend trips, but I can't imagine being going many places w/o the nipper in tow for the first year or so, so a 911 won't even work as a weekend car
My wife’s got a Polo too, more than does the job.
Does take a while before you realise you don’t need to take everything, you can either make do or buy whatever your missing from a shop when you’re out.
Had a Beemer estate that did make life easy. We found most of the time we’re too exhausted to rationally pack, much easier to chuck everything in and hope for the best, hence the estate.
Might work as a weekend car if you can be ruthless, plus you’ll have a spare seat and footwell. It’s when they’re crawling around and don’t fancy sitting in a car that it gets more difficult.
Does take a while before you realise you don’t need to take everything, you can either make do or buy whatever your missing from a shop when you’re out.
Had a Beemer estate that did make life easy. We found most of the time we’re too exhausted to rationally pack, much easier to chuck everything in and hope for the best, hence the estate.
Might work as a weekend car if you can be ruthless, plus you’ll have a spare seat and footwell. It’s when they’re crawling around and don’t fancy sitting in a car that it gets more difficult.
First of all congratulations, My Daughter is 11 months old and i have to say that you will struggle with just a 911, we have a family wagon as well but it can be done.
First you need one of these
Then one of these, removing one of the back seat uprights gives more room for the child seat to lean back.
Then one of these for when you need lots of room when going on a longer break.
I know you look like a tw@t with a canoe on top of the car but the way i look at it is we are going to france for a break (believe me you'll need one) and this way the wife's happy because she can take everything she needs for her and the baby and i'm happy because when we get to the villa we have hired, the canoe comes off and i can use the 911 for nice early morning blasts on empty, warm french roads
First you need one of these
Then one of these, removing one of the back seat uprights gives more room for the child seat to lean back.
Then one of these for when you need lots of room when going on a longer break.
I know you look like a tw@t with a canoe on top of the car but the way i look at it is we are going to france for a break (believe me you'll need one) and this way the wife's happy because she can take everything she needs for her and the baby and i'm happy because when we get to the villa we have hired, the canoe comes off and i can use the 911 for nice early morning blasts on empty, warm french roads
We have our first ankle-biter due in August, and the 996 is staying, as I have my daily runner, and SWMBO is picking up her new Golf at the weekend.
In essence, we will probably use the Golf when doing family stuff, and I will take the 996 hooning at the weekend and use it for the occasional commute.
Its definately staying though!
>> Edited by TopBear on Thursday 23 March 12:30
In essence, we will probably use the Golf when doing family stuff, and I will take the 996 hooning at the weekend and use it for the occasional commute.
Its definately staying though!
>> Edited by TopBear on Thursday 23 March 12:30
I have 20 month old twins and they fit nicely in the back of the 993 (see below) but only if we are going out and dont need a pram. I couldn't take them out before they were 9 months old as they can only both go in the back and the seat had to be forward facing. I also have a Polo and all the gear fits in fine (including the buggy's). As what everyone else has said, keep the 911 for weekend blasts by yourself and as the kids get bigger, you will use it more as a family.
If you can stretch to 997 - then buy a used Audi RS6 Avant with TV/DVD and and '89 air cooled Classic 911 for fun. The Audi was the best family car we ever had - but it had no soul or character.
This lot will cost you around 56K and your wifes first words will be " slow down - you've made baby sh*t himself again"
This lot will cost you around 56K and your wifes first words will be " slow down - you've made baby sh*t himself again"
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