Adjusting to bigger cars, advise needed

[benjijames28]

I'm a relatively inexperienced driver, now in my 5th year on the roads, almost all of that had been spent driving small motors, fiestas, aygos, a Mazda mx5... Recently moving up in size to a still small Audi a3 sportback.

There's been times when I have found parking and navigating car parks much harder in the a4 than smaller cars, yet I am considering moving up to a bigger saloon style car.

Notably a Lexus Gs300.

Reasoning been I want a bit more space and comfort, and want to keep away from German cars in the future.

Based on my experiences with the Audi I think it's going to take some adjustment to get used to driving a big car on the roads and car parks etc... Can anyone give me any tips?

Just to point out the Audi has no parking aids at all, while the Lexus I want has at the very least rear sensors, some models have front sensors and cameras.

And yes... I know I'm gonna get a lot of flack here for even asking, but bring it on.

[benjijames28]

Thanks for the tips guys, I will defo be buying a car with parking sensors next, regardless of what car I go for.

Still not decided but I've got a good few months to try cars and make a choice.

Luxury barge? kitted out diesel hatchback? Audi estate car?

[benjijames28]

Ninja59 said:

Hahaha I have this exact problem one 640D Gran Coupe to MX5 and vice versa.

Parking sensors and cameras make it fairly easy, unfortunately certain park and rides local to us have seen victim to kerbing 3 of my 4 20's equally my 640 only just fits through with mirrors folded in they have huge high kerbs and width restriction bars and posts in place...madness.

This is my exact concern, tight car parks have presented challenges in smaller cars, usually where your going up a steep ramp and have to turn at the top and u can't see where your going, or you have to squeeze around big tight pillars. I've always wondered how people with barges cope.

[benjijames28]

XMT said:

OP seems a bit of a pointless post. its not a limo, millions of people manage to drive that size of car so unless your a total idiot I am sure you will manage to learn.

go buy it and get used to it

Your wisdom is a month or so late to the party mate, you shouldn't be commenting on pointless posts.