Smallish car for kids
Discussion
Partner needs a new car as hers is falling to bits.
For what we want criteria wise, the i20 hyundai comes up a lot, we are trying for a baby, will this car do good with that? its supposed to be one of the biggest of its class, i know it wont be as good as an estate or large car but is it practical enough for a baby.
Other cars we have looked at is 14 plate civics, ford focus 14 plate, renault clio 14 plate, them sort of cars. Not the smallest hatchbacks, kind of medium size.
For what we want criteria wise, the i20 hyundai comes up a lot, we are trying for a baby, will this car do good with that? its supposed to be one of the biggest of its class, i know it wont be as good as an estate or large car but is it practical enough for a baby.
Other cars we have looked at is 14 plate civics, ford focus 14 plate, renault clio 14 plate, them sort of cars. Not the smallest hatchbacks, kind of medium size.
I would look more at things like the Hyundai ix20 rather than i20, or the jazz rather than civic.
What you need most is a tall car with a versatile boot. Driving dynamics doesn't really come into it when transporting baby.
But any small family car (focus size) will do the job. It's just an mpv or SUV will do it better.
What you need most is a tall car with a versatile boot. Driving dynamics doesn't really come into it when transporting baby.
But any small family car (focus size) will do the job. It's just an mpv or SUV will do it better.
Hi, I was actually going to start a thread tonight as my sister is in the market for a new car for her baby so thought I'd add my comments here. Hope that's ok.
Can I ask, why aren't you looking at an SUV? She's thinking of an old BMW X3. Reliable, high spec for the price but costly to run from what I've seen.
Can I ask, why aren't you looking at an SUV? She's thinking of an old BMW X3. Reliable, high spec for the price but costly to run from what I've seen.
The problem I have with SUV's is that they often don't have all that much boot space unless you get a really big one.
We went for a small MPV (IX20) because my wife didn't want a big car. She wanted something with the footprint of a supermini. Originally we did look at the i20 but the boot just wasn't big enough. The i30 boot was a better size but came with a high load lip which made lifting the travel system in and out more difficult. The ix20 was a car we hadn't considered but when we looked at it it was perfect. Supermini sized but enormous boot with an adjustable floor and moveable back seats. She loves it and we use it as our main family motor. Oh and, because MPV's are not very popular it was cheap to buy almost new and has been faultless for the last 4 years.
We went for a small MPV (IX20) because my wife didn't want a big car. She wanted something with the footprint of a supermini. Originally we did look at the i20 but the boot just wasn't big enough. The i30 boot was a better size but came with a high load lip which made lifting the travel system in and out more difficult. The ix20 was a car we hadn't considered but when we looked at it it was perfect. Supermini sized but enormous boot with an adjustable floor and moveable back seats. She loves it and we use it as our main family motor. Oh and, because MPV's are not very popular it was cheap to buy almost new and has been faultless for the last 4 years.
This is pistonheads why is everyone saying buy a MPV. If you are trying for a child, just buy a hatch back car, they all have back seats and will be more than suitable. I had a mini and gt86, Porsche 996 while my children were small, all worked fine as they had a backseat and they make push chairs etc that fold small enough. Almost all hatch back cars will be fit for purpose.
But the car isn't for him.
I'm guessing by his user name he already has his own petrol head car?
In the original post he mentioned looking at an i20 so whether or not this is piston heads I don't think that a Porsche is the answer here.
Yes, any 5 door family hatch will do but they're not necessarily the best car for the job nowadays.
I'm guessing by his user name he already has his own petrol head car?
In the original post he mentioned looking at an i20 so whether or not this is piston heads I don't think that a Porsche is the answer here.
Yes, any 5 door family hatch will do but they're not necessarily the best car for the job nowadays.
I dont want an suv, not many we like and you pay more for them generally, plus most drink a lot of fuel.
Basically budget is 6.5k max, from a dealer for piece of mind and part ex availability.
14 plate and newer.
Petrol.
Manual.
Not ugly as sin (honda jazz, nissan note etc)
And most important one, reliable/cheap to fix so ideally a non turbo petrol with a basic engine.
Not bothered about it being the best ever car to get prams and car seats in but dont want it to be a daily struggle and faff on to get the kid in and out.
Basically budget is 6.5k max, from a dealer for piece of mind and part ex availability.
14 plate and newer.
Petrol.
Manual.
Not ugly as sin (honda jazz, nissan note etc)
And most important one, reliable/cheap to fix so ideally a non turbo petrol with a basic engine.
Not bothered about it being the best ever car to get prams and car seats in but dont want it to be a daily struggle and faff on to get the kid in and out.
Petrolsmasher said:
I dont want an suv, not many we like and you pay more for them generally, plus most drink a lot of fuel.
Basically budget is 6.5k max, from a dealer for piece of mind and part ex availability.
14 plate and newer.
Petrol.
Manual.
Not ugly as sin (honda jazz, nissan note etc)
And most important one, reliable/cheap to fix so ideally a non turbo petrol with a basic engine.
Not bothered about it being the best ever car to get prams and car seats in but dont want it to be a daily struggle and faff on to get the kid in and out.
I don't see the attraction of a Hyundai ix20 over a Honda jazz or nissan note,. All are generic bland boring boxes.Basically budget is 6.5k max, from a dealer for piece of mind and part ex availability.
14 plate and newer.
Petrol.
Manual.
Not ugly as sin (honda jazz, nissan note etc)
And most important one, reliable/cheap to fix so ideally a non turbo petrol with a basic engine.
Not bothered about it being the best ever car to get prams and car seats in but dont want it to be a daily struggle and faff on to get the kid in and out.
I did own a MINI Clubman too with the young kid's. Most prams did not fit, but found a couple that did. Access to the rear was 'okay' with the suicide door. Family holidays were done with a roof box. They were available with a basic petrol engine (in One guise) Not sure when they stopped making them though?
Found one...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
We have just put a deposit down on a honda civic 1.8 se plus 2014 registration.
Its low mileage and full honda history and low mileage.
Didnt expect to buy it but feel pretty happy, reviews are okay it seems but we like the car, reliable, big and good ncap safety rating etc, any opinions from anyone who has owned one?
Its low mileage and full honda history and low mileage.
Didnt expect to buy it but feel pretty happy, reviews are okay it seems but we like the car, reliable, big and good ncap safety rating etc, any opinions from anyone who has owned one?
I had the previous generation civic 1.8 (09 plate) and it never missed a beat. I believe it's the same engine so should prove very reliable and pretty economical.
My best mate has a 2014 civic 1.6 diesel and he lives it. Plenty of space for his family of four. The magic seats that lift up are great, you can get a bike in there without even using the boot.
It should serve you well.
My best mate has a 2014 civic 1.6 diesel and he lives it. Plenty of space for his family of four. The magic seats that lift up are great, you can get a bike in there without even using the boot.
It should serve you well.
ChrisH72 said:
I had the previous generation civic 1.8 (09 plate) and it never missed a beat. I believe it's the same engine so should prove very reliable and pretty economical.
My best mate has a 2014 civic 1.6 diesel and he lives it. Plenty of space for his family of four. The magic seats that lift up are great, you can get a bike in there without even using the boot.
It should serve you well.
Good to hear, reviews arent glowing for it but they aint bad either, my wife loves it so not much else to say about that haha. My best mate has a 2014 civic 1.6 diesel and he lives it. Plenty of space for his family of four. The magic seats that lift up are great, you can get a bike in there without even using the boot.
It should serve you well.
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