Have I hit my mid life crisis? Want 7 seater with some cred.
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Usual story...kids growing up...dogs...bikes...friends...
We have a spangly new Fiesta Ecoboost for our shared commute which is great to drive, even if I never know what gear it's in as the engine likes a good seeing to, however the urge to get something bigger than my DS3 to transport the above mentioned baggage instead of taking two cars out is descending on me, now the lease of it is nearing the end.
From what I can see, it looks like a Citroen C4 Grand Picasso or a Ford S-Max are quite popular...but I don't want to totally give up on life, so is there such a thing as a 7 seater, stylish, bit of poke and handle ok. Manual gearbox and 5k max.
Any experiences of the above two, like are they a good choice or problematic or other suggestions most welcome. Perhaps like a top 5 with a simple for and against.
I want to try a few, but the last dealer, a car supermarket in Rushden we visited to try a Fiesta wouldn't let us have a test drive in case we weren't buying (like how do you know if you're going to like a car?)so am not sure on what the protocol is on used cars that you like the look of, but have never driven.
We have a spangly new Fiesta Ecoboost for our shared commute which is great to drive, even if I never know what gear it's in as the engine likes a good seeing to, however the urge to get something bigger than my DS3 to transport the above mentioned baggage instead of taking two cars out is descending on me, now the lease of it is nearing the end.
From what I can see, it looks like a Citroen C4 Grand Picasso or a Ford S-Max are quite popular...but I don't want to totally give up on life, so is there such a thing as a 7 seater, stylish, bit of poke and handle ok. Manual gearbox and 5k max.
Any experiences of the above two, like are they a good choice or problematic or other suggestions most welcome. Perhaps like a top 5 with a simple for and against.
I want to try a few, but the last dealer, a car supermarket in Rushden we visited to try a Fiesta wouldn't let us have a test drive in case we weren't buying (like how do you know if you're going to like a car?)so am not sure on what the protocol is on used cars that you like the look of, but have never driven.
Thanks to all who have inputted. I agree that the seven seats will not be used often, but the available capacity would be useful.
I'm kind of agreeing with the comments made about the French cars may be a bit suspect at that price range. Not sure about a Discovery somewhat. Chap at work had one and was moaning that the floor was full of holes and the roof was leaking, still it was about an "R" reg.
Mid life crisis, maybe not, but would rather have something that looks like a large car rather than a van in disguise.
I was thinking S Max, but now there are a few more suggestions, I can look round a bit more. I tend to not really observe cars on the road and then once you identify one you want, then I see more about, does that sound strange?
One further question though...what does "Pussy Whipped" mean? Is it like a man under the thumb per se?
I'm kind of agreeing with the comments made about the French cars may be a bit suspect at that price range. Not sure about a Discovery somewhat. Chap at work had one and was moaning that the floor was full of holes and the roof was leaking, still it was about an "R" reg.
Mid life crisis, maybe not, but would rather have something that looks like a large car rather than a van in disguise.
I was thinking S Max, but now there are a few more suggestions, I can look round a bit more. I tend to not really observe cars on the road and then once you identify one you want, then I see more about, does that sound strange?
One further question though...what does "Pussy Whipped" mean? Is it like a man under the thumb per se?
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