What car - 2 adults, 1 child, 1 Labrador, no money!

What car - 2 adults, 1 child, 1 Labrador, no money!

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mikeyr

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Wednesday 22nd April 2015
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First of all, a couple of weeks back we got ourselves a rescue dog. He's a solid Lab cross (not sure what he is crossed with, suspicions tend towards Alsation) who LOVES going in the car. So much so that he's already jumped uninvited into our neighbours 4x4 and tried to climb into a school bus! He's awesome.

We'd like to head out to a cottage or such like in the summer which would mean taking clothes and paraphernalia for three plus his doggy highness. Requirements are:
1. Able to transport 3 humans, dog and clothing
2. Not a big estate due to parking issues in daily life
3. Budget at 1k mark! (see point 1)

So far had considered a Forester (as had Imprezas in past and love Scoobies) or Jazz due to clever seat folding set up. Not sure it would be big enough though. Any thoughts? Should i be considering a "small" estate - e.g. 206 SW. And am I doomed to be thoroughly bored driving from now on? frown


mikeyr

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Thursday 23rd April 2015
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aizvara said:
Honda FRV
Love the idea but would have to more than double my budget! The Multipla has same trick I believe?

mikeyr

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Thursday 23rd April 2015
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Tyre Tread said:
The Jazz will swallow far more than you think.
That's what I thought - know the rear seats can fold in unusual ways which means dog could stay in "footwell" with boot crammed with our paraphenalia.

mikeyr

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Thursday 23rd April 2015
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gifdy said:
Extra discount if you bring the dog round for my daughter to see. She loves doggies !
Tempting - need to check size as have to park on VERY busy streets near work. Scoobies rock!

Gratuitous dog pic from Blue Cross site here:


mikeyr

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Thursday 23rd April 2015
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In which case might get an ambulance and just ring 999 when I need a lift!

mikeyr

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Thursday 23rd April 2015
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Typical bus post - none for ages then two arrive at same time...

mikeyr

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Thursday 23rd April 2015
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Should add that my last post was much funnier when there were two duplicate posts about buses. tumbleweed

mikeyr

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Thursday 23rd April 2015
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TwistingMyMelon said:
04 Civic
Good shout - about the max size am after really. Do they do the clever rear seat trick too?

mikeyr

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Tyre Tread said:
Jazzy stuff!
I do have a soft spot for them - I'm resigned that none of the cars I'm looking at will give any driving pleasure - and if can get on one budget and they are reliable then that's a bonus.

Keep the suggestions coming guys!

mikeyr

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Thursday 23rd April 2015
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Patch1875 said:
Citroen Picasso.
I'd (unfairly?) lumped these and Scenics in the "don't want one" box!