Wife wants a new car... we are now in day 3 of arguing!!
Discussion
I'd just like to second the earlier comments about not buying a used 4x4 now. Wait until March when
1. The trade-ins from those few people who can afford a new car are sitting on the forecourt
2. The snow has definitely subsided and 4x4's no longer command a premium
Use the time between now and then to work out what you actually want. It also gives you 2-3 months to test drive whatever either of you fancy without either of you panicking that you're going to buy it there and then. Go out in cars you don't expect to like, she needs to do the same. Make notes. Make sure you take the children with you, because if they don't fit/ throw up within 2 miles/ complain that they're not comfortable then you're on to a loser anyway.
1. The trade-ins from those few people who can afford a new car are sitting on the forecourt
2. The snow has definitely subsided and 4x4's no longer command a premium
Use the time between now and then to work out what you actually want. It also gives you 2-3 months to test drive whatever either of you fancy without either of you panicking that you're going to buy it there and then. Go out in cars you don't expect to like, she needs to do the same. Make notes. Make sure you take the children with you, because if they don't fit/ throw up within 2 miles/ complain that they're not comfortable then you're on to a loser anyway.
To be honest I'd say it would be sensible to replace the 3 series with something big and family orientated like an XC90 because it isn't going to be long before they out grow your D3 and a Defender is not a sensible family car by any meaasure. I'm afraid you're going to have to bite the bullet on this one and get something dull and sensible, unless you by something a bit silly like an Audi S6 Avant, Volvo V70 R AWD or a Subaru Legacy Spec.B.
Suzuki Grand Vitara. Decent enough size for 3 kids, fair size boot and not as iposing as a Disco or X5.
For £12k gets a 57 - 58 with under 10k miles. Full time 4wd with diff lock and low.
Watch the tax though - the 2.0 gets hit for £425 on 57 I think...
My missus has an 07 2.0ltr, we had a holiday a few weeks ago and did 2000 trouble free miles.
I wasnt really that keen on it at first, she only thought of one as her mum has an auto GV.
We paid 9k (07 plate) for it nearly a year ago with 28k on the clock.
For £12k gets a 57 - 58 with under 10k miles. Full time 4wd with diff lock and low.
Watch the tax though - the 2.0 gets hit for £425 on 57 I think...
My missus has an 07 2.0ltr, we had a holiday a few weeks ago and did 2000 trouble free miles.
I wasnt really that keen on it at first, she only thought of one as her mum has an auto GV.
We paid 9k (07 plate) for it nearly a year ago with 28k on the clock.
Theoldfm said:
The situation is as follows, wifey has decided that she needs a new car to replace her 3 series touring. We have 3 kids all under the age of 10 and there simply isn't enough width on the rear seat to fit them all in comfortably.
She does about 2,000 miles a year
and we live off an un-made road which means that when the snow comes for those 5 days a year, she can't get her car out. The rest of the year, she trundles into Tesco's once a week and drives to Derby (30 miles round trip) once a week too. The rest of the time she just uses my car 
The budget we have set is £10k - £13k (max) and we both prefer lower mileage cars as I like them to be pampered and to be kept in mint condition.
I quite fancy the idea of a 4x4 as we are a bit 'outdoory' types and love mountain biking / walking etc in out of the way places, but wifey seems to be shying away from a 'proper' off roader like a 110 Defender etc (to be honest, I can understand this) and seems set on a Volvo XC90 (which I think are pig ugly)
So, over to the Pistonhead massive for some sound advice if you please!
Thanks
AHEM... three words... Subaru...Forester...Outback...She does about 2,000 miles a year
and we live off an un-made road which means that when the snow comes for those 5 days a year, she can't get her car out. The rest of the year, she trundles into Tesco's once a week and drives to Derby (30 miles round trip) once a week too. The rest of the time she just uses my car The budget we have set is £10k - £13k (max) and we both prefer lower mileage cars as I like them to be pampered and to be kept in mint condition.
I quite fancy the idea of a 4x4 as we are a bit 'outdoory' types and love mountain biking / walking etc in out of the way places, but wifey seems to be shying away from a 'proper' off roader like a 110 Defender etc (to be honest, I can understand this) and seems set on a Volvo XC90 (which I think are pig ugly)
So, over to the Pistonhead massive for some sound advice if you please!
Thanks
Edited by Theoldfm on Saturday 1st January 20:29
Off Road...Check
In budget...Check
Decent Brand...Check
Min.2004...Check
equipped Range Rovers and X5s. 40+mpg too.Theoldfm said:
The situation is as follows, wifey has decided that she needs a new car to replace her 3 series touring. We have 3 kids all under the age of 10 and there simply isn't enough width on the rear seat to fit them all in comfortably.
She does about 2,000 miles a year and we live off an un-made road which means that when the snow comes for those 5 days a year, she can't get her car out. The rest of the year, she trundles into Tesco's once a week and drives to Derby (30 miles round trip) once a week too. The rest of the time she just uses my car
The budget we have set is £10k - £13k (max) and we both prefer lower mileage cars as I like them to be pampered and to be kept in mint condition.
I quite fancy the idea of a 4x4 as we are a bit 'outdoory' types and love mountain biking / walking etc in out of the way places, but wifey seems to be shying away from a 'proper' off roader like a 110 Defender etc (to be honest, I can understand this) and seems set on a Volvo XC90 (which I think are pig ugly)
So, over to the Pistonhead massive for some sound advice if you please!
Thanks
Pretty simple: seven seater 4x4. Q7, XC90, Disco3, X5. Maybe a Japanese equivalent. Trick is to find a low mileage one for that money. She does about 2,000 miles a year
and we live off an un-made road which means that when the snow comes for those 5 days a year, she can't get her car out. The rest of the year, she trundles into Tesco's once a week and drives to Derby (30 miles round trip) once a week too. The rest of the time she just uses my car The budget we have set is £10k - £13k (max) and we both prefer lower mileage cars as I like them to be pampered and to be kept in mint condition.
I quite fancy the idea of a 4x4 as we are a bit 'outdoory' types and love mountain biking / walking etc in out of the way places, but wifey seems to be shying away from a 'proper' off roader like a 110 Defender etc (to be honest, I can understand this) and seems set on a Volvo XC90 (which I think are pig ugly)
So, over to the Pistonhead massive for some sound advice if you please!
Thanks
Edited by anonymous-user on Saturday 1st January 20:29
We looked at seven seaters a while back. Had a friend down from Yorkshire in her XC90. "Do you get a lot of use out of the third row of seats?" I asked. "All the time. Because the other mums know I can carry six passengers, I'm always doing the taxis runs for them.". Worth bearing in mind.
Edited by anonymous-user on Sunday 2nd January 00:19
Greg66 said:
Theoldfm said:
The situation is as follows, wifey has decided that she needs a new car to replace her 3 series touring. We have 3 kids all under the age of 10 and there simply isn't enough width on the rear seat to fit them all in comfortably.
She does about 2,000 miles a year and we live off an un-made road which means that when the snow comes for those 5 days a year, she can't get her car out. The rest of the year, she trundles into Tesco's once a week and drives to Derby (30 miles round trip) once a week too. The rest of the time she just uses my car
The budget we have set is £10k - £13k (max) and we both prefer lower mileage cars as I like them to be pampered and to be kept in mint condition.
I quite fancy the idea of a 4x4 as we are a bit 'outdoory' types and love mountain biking / walking etc in out of the way places, but wifey seems to be shying away from a 'proper' off roader like a 110 Defender etc (to be honest, I can understand this) and seems set on a Volvo XC90 (which I think are pig ugly)
So, over to the Pistonhead massive for some sound advice if you please!
Thanks
Pretty simple: seven seater 4x4. Q7, XC90, Disco3, X5. Maybe a Japanese equivalent. Trick is to find a low mileage one for that money. She does about 2,000 miles a year
and we live off an un-made road which means that when the snow comes for those 5 days a year, she can't get her car out. The rest of the year, she trundles into Tesco's once a week and drives to Derby (30 miles round trip) once a week too. The rest of the time she just uses my car The budget we have set is £10k - £13k (max) and we both prefer lower mileage cars as I like them to be pampered and to be kept in mint condition.
I quite fancy the idea of a 4x4 as we are a bit 'outdoory' types and love mountain biking / walking etc in out of the way places, but wifey seems to be shying away from a 'proper' off roader like a 110 Defender etc (to be honest, I can understand this) and seems set on a Volvo XC90 (which I think are pig ugly)
So, over to the Pistonhead massive for some sound advice if you please!
Thanks
Edited by Theoldfm on Saturday 1st January 20:29
We looked at seven seaters a while back. Had a friend down from Yorkshire in her XC90. "Do you get a lot of use out of the third row of seats?" I asked. "All the time. Because the other mums know I can carry six passengers, I'm always doing the taxis runs for them.". Worth bearing in mind.
Edited by Greg66 on Sunday 2nd January 00:19
Theoldfm said:
The situation is as follows, wifey has decided that she needs a new car to replace her 3 series touring. We have 3 kids all under the age of 10 and there simply isn't enough width on the rear seat to fit them all in comfortably.
She does about 2,000 miles a year and we live off an un-made road which means that when the snow comes for those 5 days a year, she can't get her car out. The rest of the year, she trundles into Tesco's once a week and drives to Derby (30 miles round trip) once a week too. The rest of the time she just uses my car
The budget we have set is £10k - £13k (max) and we both prefer lower mileage cars as I like them to be pampered and to be kept in mint condition.
I quite fancy the idea of a 4x4 as we are a bit 'outdoory' types and love mountain biking / walking etc in out of the way places, but wifey seems to be shying away from a 'proper' off roader like a 110 Defender etc (to be honest, I can understand this) and seems set on a Volvo XC90 (which I think are pig ugly)
So, over to the Pistonhead massive for some sound advice if you please!
Thanks
....personally I think her choice is a good one.....She does about 2,000 miles a year
and we live off an un-made road which means that when the snow comes for those 5 days a year, she can't get her car out. The rest of the year, she trundles into Tesco's once a week and drives to Derby (30 miles round trip) once a week too. The rest of the time she just uses my car The budget we have set is £10k - £13k (max) and we both prefer lower mileage cars as I like them to be pampered and to be kept in mint condition.
I quite fancy the idea of a 4x4 as we are a bit 'outdoory' types and love mountain biking / walking etc in out of the way places, but wifey seems to be shying away from a 'proper' off roader like a 110 Defender etc (to be honest, I can understand this) and seems set on a Volvo XC90 (which I think are pig ugly)
So, over to the Pistonhead massive for some sound advice if you please!
Thanks
Edited by Theoldfm on Saturday 1st January 20:29
schmalex said:
Grow up little boy.
Perhaps they can afford it?
You pompous aPerhaps they can afford it?
hole! If you extracted that fat head from your arse maybe we could all see the sun.Pointing out that the OP's buying criteria aren't all that sensible is constructive advice.
Edited by grumbledoak on Sunday 2nd January 12:11
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