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EDLT
14,580 posts
75 months
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My parents had three kids and they never felt the need to buy an MPV, the biggest car they had was a Mazda 626.
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PUA
1,056 posts
28 months
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OP, it's good that you are enjoying the Picasso but your missus is lying to you! Get that 'fun' car asap otherwise I reckon it ain't gonna happen and thats just not fair 
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tigerkoi
1,671 posts
67 months
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I think...once a petrolhead, always a petrolhead.
What happens to you as you get older shouldn't affect that but simply manifest itself by challenging how practical the cars you need to have, will be.
I can spend all day on TeamSpeed or flicking through an American Muscle Car mag gazing at glossy black '70 Plymouth Cudas or debating whether I'd be bold enough to put replica Fuchs on a 997, and that is no more 'petrol-heady' than whenever I wander into my mate's MOT garage and jest if he'd sell me a share, so I can tinker all day...
Me and a best friend grew up with his old man ferrying us around to football, rugby, you name it, in his Bristol 411. His dad had all sorts - an E34 525ix Touring, an Alfa 75 3.0 V6...worst was the Citroën CX Series 2 Familiale - and in a way, by osmosis probably, we've both soaked it up. The enjoyment of anything eclectic, anything that gets you from A to B. When I saw my pal the other day, the look on his face when he let the wheel of his S-Max just revolve to neutral through a light grip when coming out of a corner, was still the same when us two poor buggers spent our Sunday mornings polishing his old man's cars then going to a drive-thru McDonalds to top off the day...
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Robster
Original Poster
71 posts
46 months
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tigerkoi said: I think...once a petrolhead, always a petrolhead.
What happens to you as you get older shouldn't affect that but simply manifest itself by challenging how practical the cars you need to have, will be.
I can spend all day on TeamSpeed or flicking through an American Muscle Car mag gazing at glossy black '70 Plymouth Cudas or debating whether I'd be bold enough to put replica Fuchs on a 997, and that is no more 'petrol-heady' than whenever I wander into my mate's MOT garage and jest if he'd sell me a share, so I can tinker all day...
Me and a best friend grew up with his old man ferrying us around to football, rugby, you name it, in his Bristol 411. His dad had all sorts - an E34 525ix Touring, an Alfa 75 3.0 V6...worst was the Citroën CX Series 2 Familiale - and in a way, by osmosis probably, we've both soaked it up. The enjoyment of anything eclectic, anything that gets you from A to B. When I saw my pal the other day, the look on his face when he let the wheel of his S-Max just revolve to neutral through a light grip when coming out of a corner, was still the same when us two poor buggers spent our Sunday mornings polishing his old man's cars then going to a drive-thru McDonalds to top off the day... superb reply, i am liking the fact that in a cheap family car there seems to be no slackness and everything works as it should, steering, gearbox etc, is it as good as a modern car, no chance, is it appealing because it feels as good as new? yep
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Robster
Original Poster
71 posts
46 months
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oh and I know for a fact that wifey would love an awesome car too, just not going to get into debt for it, few years and your proberly see a what car thread from me lol
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iguana
5,704 posts
129 months
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Robster said: hi all, well i love my cars but with a 2 year old and another one due in Dec, I managed to find a nice citroen picasso for a good price (02 plate) car is imaculate inside and i really am enjoying the space and flexiability this car offers, so I find myself doing something I havent done for ages and that is... polishing,cleaning the car and checking all the fluids etc, I feel quite pround of the fact I managed to find a good and safe family car, ok so I guess this means im growing up, but the wifey had promised I can have my fun car in a few years, guess what I am saying is I never thought I would get so excited over a piccasso! but since its good for the family I am happy! anyone else bought a car thats surprised them and why?
cheers Rob How is it growing up? surely when your automotive dreams are fulfilled by such a vehicle its about loosing the will to live. Having sprongs & the kit you have to haul about may make a 2 seater a tad impractical granted & 4 seats & a boot are of course needed, but rug rattage doesnt have to mean driving automotive detritus, are a zillion cars with a tad of soul & a bit of grunt that would do the job.
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so called
3,506 posts
78 months
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Hi Robster, Stages of life are all interesting. I remember our first realy good family car and enjoyed it very much, the second even more. My life took me down a path that meant itwa sgoos d if my Wife had the best car with here and the kids while I had the runner doing 1k per week. Snotty narrow minded male neighbours thought I was stupid but not many years later, my Wife is still happy with the 'family car' while I only need two seats in my 'going to work car. This has expanded to having two, two seaters, one for the office in Germany and one for when I get home Look after your Wifes interests .... your Wife will agree to yours when circumstances allow of course.
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HeatonNorris
1,649 posts
17 months
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TameRacingDriver said: Is the op brainwashed? You do realise that swmbo who has said you can have a fun car soon is just giving you "hope" don't you?
I'd rather have both of my testicle removed than drive a Picasso, let alone clean it! The current shape C3 Picasso is quite a funky little box. I'd have one, as it would be great for slinging the mountain bikes in the back.
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Robster
Original Poster
71 posts
46 months
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iguana said: Robster said: hi all, well i love my cars but with a 2 year old and another one due in Dec, I managed to find a nice citroen picasso for a good price (02 plate) car is imaculate inside and i really am enjoying the space and flexiability this car offers, so I find myself doing something I havent done for ages and that is... polishing,cleaning the car and checking all the fluids etc, I feel quite pround of the fact I managed to find a good and safe family car, ok so I guess this means im growing up, but the wifey had promised I can have my fun car in a few years, guess what I am saying is I never thought I would get so excited over a piccasso! but since its good for the family I am happy! anyone else bought a car thats surprised them and why?
cheers Rob How is it growing up? surely when your automotive dreams are fulfilled by such a vehicle its about loosing the will to live. Having sprongs & the kit you have to haul about may make a 2 seater a tad impractical granted & 4 seats & a boot are of course needed, but rug rattage doesnt have to mean driving automotive detritus, are a zillion cars with a tad of soul & a bit of grunt that would do the job. great if I had all the money in the world, my original point was how after buying a family car on a very tight budget , I was suprised how pleased I am with it and therefore wanted to clean it and make sure it was safe for my family, of course if I had doubled my budget I could of got something more exciting to drive, is that my prority? nope not mine
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HeatonNorris
1,649 posts
17 months
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The old shape Picasso is just a funny shaped large-ish hatch. It's not clever or flexible in any way, really.
Now, if you wanted cool, flexible, fun and safe on a budget, the original shape Multipla is what you should have bought.
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TheTurbonator
1,694 posts
20 months
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Finally a thread that suits my car. I love our C4 Grand Picasso, as it does everything we ever ask it to. Fits all the kids in comfortable and safely, with 3 more seats spare for when we take family out. The boot has swallowed anything we have ever tried to fit in it and take with us, along with a huge double Icandy pram. Great for when we visit others peoples houses for the day and take all the kids favourite toys including the eldest's Cozy Coupe car. With all the seats down it turns into a huge van, which means we've saved a fortune in not paying for things to get delivered, including a few kitchen white goods and the kids beds. It also means any tip run I've done can be done in one trip. It's not the fastest car or the most enjoyable to drive but it's comfy for everyone travelling in it which keeps everyone happy enough on the long drives. The Picasso's are always slated on here but seriously they do everything they were built for and intended to do superbly. Oh and my other half has promised I can get a TVR later too. Either that or another motorbike. 
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Robster
Original Poster
71 posts
46 months
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HeatonNorris said: The old shape Picasso is just a funny shaped large-ish hatch. It's not clever or flexible in any way, really.
Now, if you wanted cool, flexible, fun and safe on a budget, the original shape Multipla is what you should have bought. funny you should say that, looked at loads, but most of them were really tatty on the inside (although i like them) I find the picasso pretty flexable to be honest, but each to their own, I also looked at meganes and zafira but it all came down to budget and condition, im curious and wondering if any one else has been surprised by a car they didnt think they would like?
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EDLT
14,580 posts
75 months
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iguana said: How is it growing up? surely when your automotive dreams are fulfilled by such a vehicle its about loosing the will to live.
Having sprongs & the kit you have to haul about may make a 2 seater a tad impractical granted & 4 seats & a boot are of course needed, but rug rattage doesnt have to mean driving automotive detritus, are a zillion cars with a tad of soul & a bit of grunt that would do the job. This. A quick look at the PH classifieds tells me that an 02 Picasso is just under £2k, or you could had this - which would take two child seats, has a massive boot AND isn't rubbish: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4152986.htm
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Robster
Original Poster
71 posts
46 months
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EDLT said: iguana said: How is it growing up? surely when your automotive dreams are fulfilled by such a vehicle its about loosing the will to live.
Having sprongs & the kit you have to haul about may make a 2 seater a tad impractical granted & 4 seats & a boot are of course needed, but rug rattage doesnt have to mean driving automotive detritus, are a zillion cars with a tad of soul & a bit of grunt that would do the job. This. A quick look at the PH classifieds tells me that an 02 Picasso is just under £2k, or you could had this - which would take two child seats, has a massive boot AND isn't rubbish: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4152986.htm looks good, but I paid a lot less that that and when you factor insurance running costs etc, not so good, I make no apologies for having my family hat on, fast forward a few years and it might make a good car for me but lets see
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TheTurbonator
1,694 posts
20 months
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EDLT said: iguana said: How is it growing up? surely when your automotive dreams are fulfilled by such a vehicle its about loosing the will to live.
Having sprongs & the kit you have to haul about may make a 2 seater a tad impractical granted & 4 seats & a boot are of course needed, but rug rattage doesnt have to mean driving automotive detritus, are a zillion cars with a tad of soul & a bit of grunt that would do the job. This. A quick look at the PH classifieds tells me that an 02 Picasso is just under £2k, or you could had this - which would take two child seats, has a massive boot AND isn't rubbish: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4152986.htm Yeah but the boot won't swallow as much and it'll drink a hell of a lot more petrol and cost a lot more to insure. Plus it doesn't have 2 12v sockets behind the rear seats to plug the kids portable DVD players into nor picnic trays to put their snacks on.
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Ari
7,205 posts
84 months
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Growing old is compulsory. Growing up, however, is entirely optional...
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EDLT
14,580 posts
75 months
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TheTurbonator said: EDLT said: iguana said: How is it growing up? surely when your automotive dreams are fulfilled by such a vehicle its about loosing the will to live.
Having sprongs & the kit you have to haul about may make a 2 seater a tad impractical granted & 4 seats & a boot are of course needed, but rug rattage doesnt have to mean driving automotive detritus, are a zillion cars with a tad of soul & a bit of grunt that would do the job. This. A quick look at the PH classifieds tells me that an 02 Picasso is just under £2k, or you could had this - which would take two child seats, has a massive boot AND isn't rubbish: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4152986.htm Yeah but the boot won't swallow as much and it'll drink a hell of a lot more petrol and cost a lot more to insure. Plus it doesn't have 2 12v sockets behind the rear seats to plug the kids portable DVD players into nor picnic trays to put their snacks on. The boot isn't that much smaller, you could go for an estate if you really need to cart that much crap around every day. You could get a smaller engined version if you are worried about fuel too, in fact you could get a Mondeo that is more economic than a picasso while still being better to drive. b  ks to DVD players and snacks too.
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TheTurbonator
1,694 posts
20 months
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Of course you could but the Picasso would cart the kids and the inevitable s t that comes with them, better.
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WeirdNeville
4,191 posts
84 months
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I grew up and had a kid.
So I got an Impreza. Wagon.
Surefooted AWD handling, good NCAP rating, Good sized boot. Wipe clean leather seats.
And 0-60 in 4.8 Seconds.
My wife enjoys driving it too.
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billzeebub
2,357 posts
68 months
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good for you if thats what you truly want?!..personally speaking, I am never gonna grow up, if thats the result!..you only live once and its too short to drive mundane boring motors..but then again I dont have, and never want children-so maybe I am not the best person to comment!
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