Family car £10k, massive boot

Family car £10k, massive boot

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BigGingerBob

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1,719 posts

192 months

Friday 10th May
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Hi everyone, I'm looking to replace my f20 1 series with a large family car. It will need space for two car seats and a double pram.

We have a g20 3 series saloon too but it's a bit on the small side. With a car seat in the back the front seats have to be really far forward.

I'm thinking 2011/12 5 series, maybe a 5 GT if the budget can stretch that far, Mondeo estate or a Superb.

What recommendations do you have? A curve ball is always appreciated, I have looked on AT for those Infiniti FX things too but the boot may not be big enough.

I would also like to to be reliable. Breaking down with my wife and two small children wouldn't be too clever.

Thanks!

BigGingerBob

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1,719 posts

192 months

Friday 10th May
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Are insignias and Mazda 6s that big? I always thought they were 3 series size. A lot of options then.
Nothing too exciting but I know how something boring that is exceptionally good at it's job can get under your skin.

Whilst I would drive the Viano, I don't think my wife would be too impressed 😁

BigGingerBob

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1,719 posts

192 months

Tuesday 14th May
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Thank you everyone for the replies.

I think I have narrowed it down to a Mondeo or a Superb.

Last question for both cars... Late previous model or earlier lower spec new model? This is more applicable to the Superb.

The previous Mondeo can come in Titanium X spec which has great wheels and lovely alcantara seats. Not sure I would want the very dated interior though.

BigGingerBob

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1,719 posts

192 months

Monday 20th May
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A 3 Series should be adequate but it isn't. We have a 3 series and the problem is, if the car seat is behind me as a driver, I cannot get my seat into a comfortable position. When we have two car seats in a few months time, there will be no option to have the child seat behind the passenger.
Also, prams are huge so a double won't fit if we need to take anything else.