decent weekend car that i can fit a baby in?
Discussion
hi guys,
been thinking of selling my mazda 6 mps as even though its a good car i have now been given a company saab ttid estate for a company car so the need for a family car is reduced, also my other half is also saying the mazda6 might be to big for her as she is still learning to drive and once passes her test the 260bhp 1600kg first car might prove to much!
so im thinking of using the saab for family duties and work, getting something like a puma or focus for the other half but that leaves me needing a fun car!
i would still love to still be able to take the family out with me when i used the weekend car though.
budget would be about 5k maybe as high as 10k if there was a perfect car!
petrol costs won't be to much of a problem but high repair bills and so on would make the car more a chore than fun!
id love say a escort cosworth or something like that but think it might feel a bit slow and maybe better options out there.
also would like the car to be a keeper so a modern classic or something iconic would be great.
been thinking of selling my mazda 6 mps as even though its a good car i have now been given a company saab ttid estate for a company car so the need for a family car is reduced, also my other half is also saying the mazda6 might be to big for her as she is still learning to drive and once passes her test the 260bhp 1600kg first car might prove to much!
so im thinking of using the saab for family duties and work, getting something like a puma or focus for the other half but that leaves me needing a fun car!
i would still love to still be able to take the family out with me when i used the weekend car though.
budget would be about 5k maybe as high as 10k if there was a perfect car!
petrol costs won't be to much of a problem but high repair bills and so on would make the car more a chore than fun!
id love say a escort cosworth or something like that but think it might feel a bit slow and maybe better options out there.
also would like the car to be a keeper so a modern classic or something iconic would be great.
i like the e36 m3's just my only issue is is the 3.0 litre fast enough and the evo unrelible with big bills?
i had a e46 330 msport convertible and it was nothing but hassle and broke down loads and was utter rubbish and wasn't nice to drive at all,
the car was a 5 years old with 50k on the clock and fbmwsh and it was so bad i sold it 7 months later at a 4k loss!
kind of put me off bmw's!
i had a e46 330 msport convertible and it was nothing but hassle and broke down loads and was utter rubbish and wasn't nice to drive at all,
the car was a 5 years old with 50k on the clock and fbmwsh and it was so bad i sold it 7 months later at a 4k loss!
kind of put me off bmw's!
A couple of words or warning:-
1) Convertibles and babies don't mix, as babies and very young children's skin is very susceptible to sunburn, you could spend most of the time with the roof up!
2) Babies and cars capable of being cornered quickly (and being driven enthusiastically) don't mix, babies have difficulty in supporting their heads and their heads will flop from side to side. If they are older then they will get neck muscles like Mike Tyson trying to support their heads!
3) Partners in fast cars being driven enthusiastically with (their) babies on board, tend to have a major eppy if you drive the car anywhere near it's limits. So not only have you got a young child being thrown around, but you also have a screaming banshee in the seat next to you. You end up driving the car at 6/10ths
That is my experience, much better to have something that is very comfortable, with decent aircon and screen blinds, drive nicely and everyone is happy. It's a good excuse to go and buy a two seater to do your hooning in (on your own! then of course you'll be selfish leaving the partner at home with the baby! - its a loose loose situation - welcome to family life!)
1) Convertibles and babies don't mix, as babies and very young children's skin is very susceptible to sunburn, you could spend most of the time with the roof up!
2) Babies and cars capable of being cornered quickly (and being driven enthusiastically) don't mix, babies have difficulty in supporting their heads and their heads will flop from side to side. If they are older then they will get neck muscles like Mike Tyson trying to support their heads!
3) Partners in fast cars being driven enthusiastically with (their) babies on board, tend to have a major eppy if you drive the car anywhere near it's limits. So not only have you got a young child being thrown around, but you also have a screaming banshee in the seat next to you. You end up driving the car at 6/10ths
That is my experience, much better to have something that is very comfortable, with decent aircon and screen blinds, drive nicely and everyone is happy. It's a good excuse to go and buy a two seater to do your hooning in (on your own! then of course you'll be selfish leaving the partner at home with the baby! - its a loose loose situation - welcome to family life!)
DavidY said:
A couple of words or warning:-
1) Convertibles and babies don't mix, as babies and very young children's skin is very susceptible to sunburn, you could spend most of the time with the roof up!
2) Babies and cars capable of being cornered quickly (and being driven enthusiastically) don't mix, babies have difficulty in supporting their heads and their heads will flop from side to side. If they are older then they will get neck muscles like Mike Tyson trying to support their heads!
3) Partners in fast cars being driven enthusiastically with (their) babies on board, tend to have a major eppy if you drive the car anywhere near it's limits. So not only have you got a young child being thrown around, but you also have a screaming banshee in the seat next to you. You end up driving the car at 6/10ths
That is my experience, much better to have something that is very comfortable, with decent aircon and screen blinds, drive nicely and everyone is happy. It's a good excuse to go and buy a two seater to do your hooning in (on your own! then of course you'll be selfish leaving the partner at home with the baby! - its a loose loose situation - welcome to family life!)
A good explanation as to why I (we!) have a nice blue Scenic, with a gold interior - double nice!1) Convertibles and babies don't mix, as babies and very young children's skin is very susceptible to sunburn, you could spend most of the time with the roof up!
2) Babies and cars capable of being cornered quickly (and being driven enthusiastically) don't mix, babies have difficulty in supporting their heads and their heads will flop from side to side. If they are older then they will get neck muscles like Mike Tyson trying to support their heads!
3) Partners in fast cars being driven enthusiastically with (their) babies on board, tend to have a major eppy if you drive the car anywhere near it's limits. So not only have you got a young child being thrown around, but you also have a screaming banshee in the seat next to you. You end up driving the car at 6/10ths
That is my experience, much better to have something that is very comfortable, with decent aircon and screen blinds, drive nicely and everyone is happy. It's a good excuse to go and buy a two seater to do your hooning in (on your own! then of course you'll be selfish leaving the partner at home with the baby! - its a loose loose situation - welcome to family life!)
DavidY said:
A couple of words or warning:-
1) Convertibles and babies don't mix, as babies and very young children's skin is very susceptible to sunburn, you could spend most of the time with the roof up!
2) Babies and cars capable of being cornered quickly (and being driven enthusiastically) don't mix, babies have difficulty in supporting their heads and their heads will flop from side to side. If they are older then they will get neck muscles like Mike Tyson trying to support their heads!
3) Partners in fast cars being driven enthusiastically with (their) babies on board, tend to have a major eppy if you drive the car anywhere near it's limits. So not only have you got a young child being thrown around, but you also have a screaming banshee in the seat next to you. You end up driving the car at 6/10ths
That is my experience, much better to have something that is very comfortable, with decent aircon and screen blinds, drive nicely and everyone is happy. It's a good excuse to go and buy a two seater to do your hooning in (on your own! then of course you'll be selfish leaving the partner at home with the baby! - its a loose loose situation - welcome to family life!)
Having just sold my Boxster S and bought a Subaru Outback, that post pretty much sums up my life these days. 1) Convertibles and babies don't mix, as babies and very young children's skin is very susceptible to sunburn, you could spend most of the time with the roof up!
2) Babies and cars capable of being cornered quickly (and being driven enthusiastically) don't mix, babies have difficulty in supporting their heads and their heads will flop from side to side. If they are older then they will get neck muscles like Mike Tyson trying to support their heads!
3) Partners in fast cars being driven enthusiastically with (their) babies on board, tend to have a major eppy if you drive the car anywhere near it's limits. So not only have you got a young child being thrown around, but you also have a screaming banshee in the seat next to you. You end up driving the car at 6/10ths
That is my experience, much better to have something that is very comfortable, with decent aircon and screen blinds, drive nicely and everyone is happy. It's a good excuse to go and buy a two seater to do your hooning in (on your own! then of course you'll be selfish leaving the partner at home with the baby! - its a loose loose situation - welcome to family life!)
i don't have thoughs issues with my baby or missis so ok! he loves the mazda6 mps and he is a very large strong baby who holds on to his arm rests and giggles lol
missis gets annoied when i don't the whole slow driving with baby on board so reverted back to normal driving!
i fully agree with the convertible bit though, i love roffless driving but would keep the hood up until he was a bit older and slap the factor 50 on him, need leather to wipe clean then lol
i only drive 6/10th on the road anyway and i would like to do trackdays to drive more than that.
i have never seen a elise with babies in lol
missis gets annoied when i don't the whole slow driving with baby on board so reverted back to normal driving!
i fully agree with the convertible bit though, i love roffless driving but would keep the hood up until he was a bit older and slap the factor 50 on him, need leather to wipe clean then lol
i only drive 6/10th on the road anyway and i would like to do trackdays to drive more than that.
i have never seen a elise with babies in lol
205GTi? (Not high end sports car but fun for the twistys surely?)
Ok so it's not an Evo but still fun none the less with 4 seats and in between your 5-10k budget.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2256669.htm
Look at that
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1955143.htm
Ok so it's not an Evo but still fun none the less with 4 seats and in between your 5-10k budget.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2256669.htm
Look at that
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1955143.htm
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