What happend to Your "PH" car when You become a parent?
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In Switzerland we had a 3 door Golf R32 which was great on the twisty mountain roads. But when the twins came it was a right pain getting them in the back.
So when returned to UK bought a Merc C350 mainly because the C class had the biggest boot for the smallest size estate. I wanted something with a bit of pace and a proper auto, it has been a great car and not sure what to replace it with.
So when returned to UK bought a Merc C350 mainly because the C class had the biggest boot for the smallest size estate. I wanted something with a bit of pace and a proper auto, it has been a great car and not sure what to replace it with.
wormus said:
MagicMike said:
2012 C63 to 2013 S Line Plus Q5 Diesel. I underwent the equivalent of castration for a petrolhead.
Mrs became the primary driver, and the c63 was too much for her (her previous car was a Fiesta)
Yeah but on the bright side you have the luxurious trinkets of the S-Line trim. Your neighbours must think you're doing alright. Oh 'the imagine' Mrs became the primary driver, and the c63 was too much for her (her previous car was a Fiesta)
I am Mondeo man round these parts, in comparison....I feel even more depressed now, wish I hadn't opened this topic
Topic popped up in my search for 'C63' ;-)
I've been fortunate that I still own my fun cars since becoming a father. Using them, however, is a different matter as they are both 2-seaters.
Bought what I though was a sensible family car (BMW 530D) when Mrs Survivalist was 8 months pregnant as we needed something comfortable with room for a baby seat. Seemingly forgot that I dislike (in order) diesel engines, large cars, auto gearboxes during the purchase process.
The main problem with the PH cars lack of seats is how little I get to use it. The typical argument against M3/C63/RS4 is that your newfound parental responsibilities mean you will drive it like a nun. However,in reality the number of times I found myself dropping off / picking up other people in diesel box and leaving my with a joyless solo journey home significantly outnumbered the number of times I went for a drive on my own in a sporty car.
10 months on I could stand it no longer and sold the 530, replacing it with a much older 335i estate. Still auto as Mrs Survivalist prefers it and used choice of 335i 'wagons' is limited. Potentially still a stopgap as I really can't decide between an E90 M3 Saloon and C63 AMG Estate. PH wisdom seems to suggest the C63 as a better daily drive, but having driven both I still found the auto box in the C63 made it feel a bit remote for me.
1st world problem I know, but still can't decide. Maybe I should see how far I can tune the 335 while i make my decision.
I've been fortunate that I still own my fun cars since becoming a father. Using them, however, is a different matter as they are both 2-seaters.
Bought what I though was a sensible family car (BMW 530D) when Mrs Survivalist was 8 months pregnant as we needed something comfortable with room for a baby seat. Seemingly forgot that I dislike (in order) diesel engines, large cars, auto gearboxes during the purchase process.
The main problem with the PH cars lack of seats is how little I get to use it. The typical argument against M3/C63/RS4 is that your newfound parental responsibilities mean you will drive it like a nun. However,in reality the number of times I found myself dropping off / picking up other people in diesel box and leaving my with a joyless solo journey home significantly outnumbered the number of times I went for a drive on my own in a sporty car.
10 months on I could stand it no longer and sold the 530, replacing it with a much older 335i estate. Still auto as Mrs Survivalist prefers it and used choice of 335i 'wagons' is limited. Potentially still a stopgap as I really can't decide between an E90 M3 Saloon and C63 AMG Estate. PH wisdom seems to suggest the C63 as a better daily drive, but having driven both I still found the auto box in the C63 made it feel a bit remote for me.
1st world problem I know, but still can't decide. Maybe I should see how far I can tune the 335 while i make my decision.
Sold the Mrs Mini and bought her a qasquai. Kept my Monaro, 205 GTI and selection of bikes.
Use them all frequently, can easily get baby gear for a day out in the toys, the bikes get used either on track when I take a day off work or early doors at the weekend before we do family stuff or of an evening as I think it's important to still do your own thing every now and again.
Qashqai is great for longer breaks.
Use them all frequently, can easily get baby gear for a day out in the toys, the bikes get used either on track when I take a day off work or early doors at the weekend before we do family stuff or of an evening as I think it's important to still do your own thing every now and again.
Qashqai is great for longer breaks.
I used to have a Mk3 Vauxhall Astra, fitted with a 370bhp Cavalier Turbo C20LET engine. It was as bonkers as it sounds. 
When my first was born I came over all sensible and got rid for a 57 plate Passat diesel estate.
That lasted about 12 months until I couldn't take the boredom any more and swapped to a 4.2ltr V8 S6 Avant.
I now have two kids and the Audi is gone. But I do have a Land Rover Discovery 2 with a 4.6ltr RV8 in it.
When my first was born I came over all sensible and got rid for a 57 plate Passat diesel estate.
That lasted about 12 months until I couldn't take the boredom any more and swapped to a 4.2ltr V8 S6 Avant.
I now have two kids and the Audi is gone. But I do have a Land Rover Discovery 2 with a 4.6ltr RV8 in it.
Edited by JordanTurbo on Saturday 29th August 22:53
When my daughter arrived in 2010 I had this :
Yes, the Lancia that is owned now by Competition winner John.
We bought a Qashqai when the Lancia sold in 2011, then moved house, sold the Qashqai and bought a newer one for the OH and kids, I had a cheap run around.
Now the kids are getting more mobile, and the Qashqai has been replaced with an SMax, I now have this
So, I am happy again, except I sold all my Lancia stuff,.....
Yes, the Lancia that is owned now by Competition winner John.
We bought a Qashqai when the Lancia sold in 2011, then moved house, sold the Qashqai and bought a newer one for the OH and kids, I had a cheap run around.
Now the kids are getting more mobile, and the Qashqai has been replaced with an SMax, I now have this
So, I am happy again, except I sold all my Lancia stuff,.....
The Golf VR6 was replaced with my dad's old Megane and the Westfield sat in the garage for 3 years untouched before I started a slow 5 year refurbishment of it as time & funds permitted. Though during this time it was wheeled out now and again, when it had wheels, for the little ones to sit in & go "brrroommm".
During this period I got my hands on a cheap, tatty Alfa GTV Twinspark which the children thought was great being taken to school in. It used to amuse my work colleagues when I turned up at work with three children's booster seats in it.
The Westfield is back on the road now & the children love it, though not so good on the school run with only two seats.
During this period I got my hands on a cheap, tatty Alfa GTV Twinspark which the children thought was great being taken to school in. It used to amuse my work colleagues when I turned up at work with three children's booster seats in it.
The Westfield is back on the road now & the children love it, though not so good on the school run with only two seats.
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