Babies and 2 seater cars.....
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Friend of mine is having his first child this year and is being badgered by his missus to get rid of his 350Z as it is not suitable as his only car when the baby comes....
She has a Focus for the family duties.
What do you PHer parents do in this situation? Have you worked around having a 2-seater? I guess the main issue is if the 4 seater car breaks or needs to be garaged for any reason.
He is fairly resigned to getting rid of it (very reluctantly) so is also working out what 4 seater he could get for £8k-ish that would remain PH-like and be fun to drive...with "reasonable" running costs i.e. similar to the 350Z.
I suggested RX-8 or Mazda 6 MPS.....any other suggestions?
This thread will hopefully assist me too as I am planning a family too and am in the same situation (Civic and MX5 in my household).
She has a Focus for the family duties.
What do you PHer parents do in this situation? Have you worked around having a 2-seater? I guess the main issue is if the 4 seater car breaks or needs to be garaged for any reason.
He is fairly resigned to getting rid of it (very reluctantly) so is also working out what 4 seater he could get for £8k-ish that would remain PH-like and be fun to drive...with "reasonable" running costs i.e. similar to the 350Z.
I suggested RX-8 or Mazda 6 MPS.....any other suggestions?
This thread will hopefully assist me too as I am planning a family too and am in the same situation (Civic and MX5 in my household).
99% of the time, there's no need for two sensible cars. For family days out, take the Focus. For taking the child to nursery etc, use the 350Z.
The only thing to bear in mind is that until the child is a little older, it must be rear facing and if transporting it in the front seat, the airbag must be disabled. If the 350Z has no means of switching off the airbag, that could be a problem.
If he must have 4 seats, sell the 350Z and upgrade to a 996
The only thing to bear in mind is that until the child is a little older, it must be rear facing and if transporting it in the front seat, the airbag must be disabled. If the 350Z has no means of switching off the airbag, that could be a problem.
If he must have 4 seats, sell the 350Z and upgrade to a 996
Edited by Risotto on Wednesday 5th January 10:12
My wife insisted on this, especially when the second baby arrived. I wouldn't mind but I haven't had the baby seats in my car for about 9 months now. She has now agreed getting rid of the Boxster wasn't the best idea and there really isn't the need for two practical cars. Coupe here I come!
Legend83 said:
I guess the main issue is if the 4 seater car breaks or needs to be garaged for any reason.
There is no need at all to get rid of the 2 seater. If the Focus did break down at a critical time, use alternatvies like taxis or a hire car like anyone else would.
If he absolutely had to sell, I'd definitely go for a RX8.
Really no need to sell the 350Z.
Once he's got a little one and post pregnancy missus in tow he'd give anything for a bit of escape now an again. Another practical 4 seater is not it. I'm so glad I kept my 2 seater and didn't cave to the missus.
If he needs to transport the little one when rear facing the airbag can be disabled, though it will be a small garage or dealership job.
Once he's got a little one and post pregnancy missus in tow he'd give anything for a bit of escape now an again. Another practical 4 seater is not it. I'm so glad I kept my 2 seater and didn't cave to the missus.
If he needs to transport the little one when rear facing the airbag can be disabled, though it will be a small garage or dealership job.
braddo said:
Legend83 said:
I guess the main issue is if the 4 seater car breaks or needs to be garaged for any reason.
There is no need at all to get rid of the 2 seater. If the Focus did break down at a critical time, use alternatvies like taxis or a hire car like anyone else would.
If he absolutely had to sell, I'd definitely go for a RX8.
Tell the friend to keep the 350z if he wants to. Personally, I've found that my car desires have adjusted a bit since becoming a parent; I now have a weird need for a Subaru Legacy Outback, and the smallest car I could contemplate seat-wise is a 911 (the fantasy/idea is to be able to drive the whole family on nice days out, otherwise I'd likely just not get much of a chance to drive it).
I have a 350Z and don't think there is any way to disable the airbag 
How about a slightly longer, 4-seat 350z then if he must?
Nissan 350GT Skyline - same engine and drivetrain, even have ISOfix IIRC.
This might still be for sale: http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&am...
How about a slightly longer, 4-seat 350z then if he must?
Nissan 350GT Skyline - same engine and drivetrain, even have ISOfix IIRC.
This might still be for sale: http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&am...
Edited by was8v on Wednesday 5th January 10:31
Edited by was8v on Wednesday 5th January 10:32
NoelWatson said:
Risotto said:
If the 350Z has no means of switching off the airbag, that could be a problem.
If the seat is all the way back, is it still an issue?was8v said:
I have a 350Z and don't think there is any way to disable the airbag
How about a slightly longer, 4-seat 350z then if he must?
Nissan 350GT Skyline - same engine and drivetrain, even have ISOfix IIRC.
This might still be for sale: http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&am...
I've never seen one of those!How about a slightly longer, 4-seat 350z then if he must?
Nissan 350GT Skyline - same engine and drivetrain, even have ISOfix IIRC.
This might still be for sale: http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&am...
Edited by was8v on Wednesday 5th January 10:31
Edited by was8v on Wednesday 5th January 10:32
I like that a lot
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