3 kids….what car?

[Gville]

Currently have a 2 and 4 year old, and have a new one arriving in July. Had a Tiguan but sold it in anticipation so currently running an i3s (great car but very small!) and looking for Tiguan replacement.

Was pretty well set on an XC90 but having had woeful responses on the enquiries I’ve made at various main dealer Volvo garages it’s given me some time to rethink and potentially change my mind.

Budget c.£30k and figured that would get me a reasonable not too old or high mileage XC90, now wondering however if anyone would recommend an alternative that might save me some cash; thinking kids will just ruin whatever I buy so why spend £30k! We drive to Cornwall a couple of times a year and intend to do some trips to Europe but most of the time it’s ferrying around in London and the M40 back to Oxford every few weeks!

I guess an Smax a good place to start but any other thoughts very welcome!

[Back2theFuji]

Peugeot 5008, Citroen C5 aircross are the default options for kids to systematically destroy

[Gville]

Back2theFuji said:

Peugeot 5008, Citroen C5 aircross are the default options for kids to systematically destroy

Cheers. I looked at a 5008 and almost liked it. Didn’t feel quite big enough but I suppose can just pop a roof box on when required. Can’t say excites me but having more cash to invest does!

[ZX10R NIN]

The best S Max you can find:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202502259...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202503200...

They really work for three children families.

Galaxy Titanium:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202503200...

Scenic, save a load let the kids do their worst & get something nice once they're a bit older:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202503220...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202501067...

[LightweightLouisDanvers]

Gville said:

Currently have a 2 and 4 year old, and have a new one arriving in July. Had a Tiguan but sold it in anticipation so currently running an i3s (great car but very small!) and looking for Tiguan replacement.

Was pretty well set on an XC90 but having had woeful responses on the enquiries I’ve made at various main dealer Volvo garages it’s given me some time to rethink and potentially change my mind.

Budget c.£30k and figured that would get me a reasonable not too old or high mileage XC90, now wondering however if anyone would recommend an alternative that might save me some cash; thinking kids will just ruin whatever I buy so why spend £30k! We drive to Cornwall a couple of times a year and intend to do some trips to Europe but most of the time it’s ferrying around in London and the M40 back to Oxford every few weeks!

I guess an Smax a good place to start but any other thoughts very welcome!

How will kids ruin your car?
Only if you let them turn it into a st pit.
Keep it clean, if you let them eat in it clean up any spills or crumbs. Chocolate and ice-cream should be banned.

[the-norseman]

Stick with the XC90, I looked at all sorts of usual "family wagons" and decided the Volvo was the one that least looked like you have given up on life.

XC90 blends in everywhere, country clubs, shoots, supermarket, school run.