Which SUV/Family Car

[MorganP104]

What about a Ford Grand C-Max? Lots of space, high driving position, plenty on the used market, etc.

My only caveat would be to avoid the 1.6 diesel. Continental drift is faster.

[ZX10R NIN]

Kingdom35 said:

That's a fair point, you know the system...2 lots of keys...id actually go as far as getting 4 lots of keys and going back and forth between say the B Class, CX5, Sportage and one other like the 5

We shall see...ive actually been offered a new shape Sportage Trim 2 (which they've upped their game - Apple Airplay and Sat Nav as standard compared to the old shape neither) for 17.5k brand new :-/

It seems like a good deal but it still depends on the space you'll require

[Kingdom35]

ZX10R NIN said:

It seems like a good deal but it still depends on the space you'll require

Well we plan on having another baby in about a year/year and a half.
Its more easy of getting the kids in, nice trips away with no worries about boot space

Ive actually been contacted by a Kia Dealer after asking them about a pre-reg 17 ready for August and been offered one now with a max 2k mileage for £16.5k.
That's a 20% saving off list price with the car having done probably half the miles I would have done in that space of time.
I'm really tempted now to do that. As the deal can be secured with a £500 deposit, I have plenty of time to save the extra amount needed and possibly no loan.

But part of me thinks, is it worth now waiting as these deals maybe more common.
I will bend the ear of the local dealers at kia I think.
I worked out that I would probably be around £2k up on the depreciation levels also. As a current 2014 in 3 years has lost close to 40% depreciation.

[ZX10R NIN]

You'll probably find a better deal nearer to August

[Kingdom35]

Kingdom35 said:

Well we plan on having another baby in about a year/year and a half.
Its more easy of getting the kids in, nice trips away with no worries about boot space

Ive actually been contacted by a Kia Dealer after asking them about a pre-reg 17 ready for August and been offered one now with a max 2k mileage for £16.5k.
That's a 20% saving off list price with the car having done probably half the miles I would have done in that space of time.
I'm really tempted now to do that. As the deal can be secured with a £500 deposit, I have plenty of time to save the extra amount needed and possibly no loan.

But part of me thinks, is it worth now waiting as these deals maybe more common.
I will bend the ear of the local dealers at kia I think.
I worked out that I would probably be around £2k up on the depreciation levels also. As a current 2014 in 3 years has lost close to 40% depreciation.

I was thinking the exact same....the above sounds good...but right now its the end of March...in time surely the offer would be better closer to August. So for me as I don't like the colour he is offering, I will dig around the local dealers and see what they can come up with on perhaps ex-demo's or pre-reg 17 plates....I will look at other cars like the Ateca and CX-5's as well

[Kingdom35]

ZX10R NIN said:

You'll probably find a better deal nearer to August

Stupid question coming up, but are you saying the dealers can pre-reg all the way up to August and so a deal that looks good now at the end of March, will look better come August (will be cheaper)...?!

[schmunk]

Kingdom35 said:

Well we plan on having another baby in about a year/year and a half.
Its more easy of getting the kids in, nice trips away with no worries about boot space

If you're planning on having 3 modern car seats, you'll be best with one of:

• Ford S-Max (or Galaxy if you must)
• Citroen C4 (Grand) Picasso
• LR Discovery
• Volvo XC90
• VW Sharan / Seat Alhambra
• Kia Carens (but *why*?)

Almost every other car you can imagine will be a struggle.

Edited by schmunk on Friday 24th March 17:15

[ZX10R NIN]

Kingdom35 said:

ZX10R NIN said:

You'll probably find a better deal nearer to August

Stupid question coming up, but are you saying the dealers can pre-reg all the way up to August and so a deal that looks good now at the end of March, will look better come August (will be cheaper)...?!

No I'm saying you'll find ex demos & pre regs that haven't sold nearer to August.

[Kingdom35]

schmunk said:

If you're planning on having 3 modern car seats, you'll be best with one of:

• Ford S-Max (or Galaxy if you must)
• Citroen C4 (Grand) Picasso
• LR Discovery
• Volvo XC90
• VW Sharan / Seat Alhambra
• Kia Carens (but *why*?)

Almost every other car you can imagine will be a struggle.

Edited by schmunk on Friday 24th March 17:15

See your point. But the back seats will be exclusive for the kids...no one else so the Sportage will be enough for instance

[Kingdom35]

ZX10R NIN said:

No I'm saying you'll find ex demos & pre regs that haven't sold nearer to August.

I see, that's good then. I'm going to wait it out. See whats about. Thanks for the advice

[Kingdom35]

PomBstard said:

Having run the CX5's big brother, CX9, for a year, and looked at possibly getting a CX5 for Mrs PB I'd go for the Mazda. CX9 never felt less than completely reliable and tough, piece of cake to drive too for such a big thing and very well thought out inside. CX5 felt good too, and would be in the mix with a Forester if either were available over here with a decent petrol engine and manual box combo...

Not heard of the CX9 :-/