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With a baby due in 4 weeks we need to get a shuffle on and sort out our car situation. We currently have a Q7 and a SLK which both will be going. I'll start a separate thread at a later date for the more fun car.
So first on the list is a replacement for the SLK.
Requirements:
4/5 door
Auto
2004 or newer
Good sized boot (ideally without a big lip so she can get the buggy in and out easily)
Economical
Isofix
extras such as parking sensors a nice option.
So far, a 2006/7 Civic is winning the race as it looks like a coupe but with good rear access and the buggy fits in the boot ok.
We have discounted a Focus as she doesn't like them and a C4 (i like them but she doesn't, we have also looked at 3 series/5 series A4/A6 estates but ideally something a bit smaller and more funky (read pretty/girly). Use is a cross of dual carriageway and country lanes.
Budget of around £4 - £7k for this one.
Over to the PH Oracle
So first on the list is a replacement for the SLK.
Requirements:
4/5 door
Auto
2004 or newer
Good sized boot (ideally without a big lip so she can get the buggy in and out easily)
Economical
Isofix
extras such as parking sensors a nice option.
So far, a 2006/7 Civic is winning the race as it looks like a coupe but with good rear access and the buggy fits in the boot ok.
We have discounted a Focus as she doesn't like them and a C4 (i like them but she doesn't, we have also looked at 3 series/5 series A4/A6 estates but ideally something a bit smaller and more funky (read pretty/girly). Use is a cross of dual carriageway and country lanes.
Budget of around £4 - £7k for this one.
Over to the PH Oracle
Mmmm Mazda 3 haven't thought of those - just had a quick browse and seems big enough although the boot access may be a bit on the tight side however the only way to know is to go and have a look at one.
I like the Qashqai however our neighbours have just bought one so wouldn't choose the same. The mrs did like the Rav 4 from outside but not the interior so much.
Keep em coming!
I like the Qashqai however our neighbours have just bought one so wouldn't choose the same. The mrs did like the Rav 4 from outside but not the interior so much.
Keep em coming!
Nissan CashCow..?
I hired a 1.5d one a while back and after much piss taking and 400 miles I was sold!.
Loads of kit, loads of room, fairly pokey and entertaining enough.
Prices are fairly keen at the moment too.
We had an '07 '+2' model with ALL the gear for a nats cock under 9K a while back.
I hired a 1.5d one a while back and after much piss taking and 400 miles I was sold!.
Loads of kit, loads of room, fairly pokey and entertaining enough.
Prices are fairly keen at the moment too.
We had an '07 '+2' model with ALL the gear for a nats cock under 9K a while back.
Deerfoot said:
You can get a B-Class for your budget although it'll have a CVT gearbox as opposed to a conventional torque converting auto.
Might be worth a look if you're happy with the three pointed star.
Suprisingly enough the boot is nowhere near big enough as we had one as a courtesy car a couple of months back which she liked but just not suitable.Might be worth a look if you're happy with the three pointed star.
)The civic's rear door are 3/4 size, they're roomy inside and boot is good, but we got rid of ours because getting the kids in and out of the rear doors in baby carrier thing was a pain. (as well as the engine melting down).
As with all the what familly car threads the answer is Volvo V70, there is an engine to suit every driving style, incredibly large, well equipped, comfortable and classy.
As with all the what familly car threads the answer is Volvo V70, there is an engine to suit every driving style, incredibly large, well equipped, comfortable and classy.
mattnunn said:
The civic's rear door are 3/4 size, they're roomy inside and boot is good, but we got rid of ours because getting the kids in and out of the rear doors in baby carrier thing was a pain. (as well as the engine melting down).
As with all the what familly car threads the answer is Volvo V70, there is an engine to suit every driving style, incredibly large, well equipped, comfortable and classy.
Off to look at V70's ...... As with all the what familly car threads the answer is Volvo V70, there is an engine to suit every driving style, incredibly large, well equipped, comfortable and classy.
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