Family Cars - what would you recommend - Page 3

Racheltn · Jan 10th, 2010, 15:13 PM

I would say no on the Ford Focus, I had one..and they're rather small, and it only lasted me about 4 yrs before it was dying. I just recently baught a Dodge caliber, and I love it..it has a hatchback and plenty of room for babies stroller and more in the trunk and nice backseat..and in the glovebox theres a little like cooler..and it's great on gas, plus dodges last forever

ballena · Jan 10th, 2010, 15:14 PM

Before I became pregnant I drove a mini cooper, and quickly realised that it wasn't practical during pregnancy let alone with a baby and all the stuff you need! We looked at what felt like HUNDREDS of cars when we decided to trade in the mini, and ended up with a VW golf - I love it! It's still fairly 'small' from the outside but has loads of space in the actual car and the boot is plenty big enough for baby gear.

My husband drives a ford focus and that is also great - the boot is bigger than the golf, but I would recommend either of those cars, both seem very reliable.

lou_lou1979 · Jan 10th, 2010, 15:18 PM

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Originally Posted by alibaba24

definatly the focus. iv had the newer shape one 56 plate and it was the 1.6 diesel. Its really comfortable lots of space and a big boot for a not big not small car. It holds the road pretty darn well and has more power than i expected. I really like it its great on fuel and just generally a nice car to drive

xx

Is that your pooch sat in your focus alibaba24? Arrrr - he seems to like it

alibaba24 · Jan 10th, 2010, 15:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lou_lou1979

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Originally Posted by alibaba24

definatly the focus. iv had the newer shape one 56 plate and it was the 1.6 diesel. Its really comfortable lots of space and a big boot for a not big not small car. It holds the road pretty darn well and has more power than i expected. I really like it its great on fuel and just generally a nice car to drive

xx

Is that your pooch sat in your focus alibaba24? Arrrr - he seems to like it

no shes actually in my mums car! which on the subject of cars i cant actually believe how good its been in this weather!

she has a chevrolet lacetti estate, on the back roads we have passed 4x4's getting stuck and her lil estate hasnt been stuck once its not even slid that much all things considered

an estate car is great for space but not my cuppa tea personally

xxx

emalou90 · Jan 10th, 2010, 15:29 PM

we bought a new fiat bravo a few months back

i recommend x

LuckyStarr · Jan 10th, 2010, 17:10 PM

I have a 57 plate Peugeot 308 and after a 106, 206 207cc and an Astra it is the best car i have ever driven and owned! It has loads of space, big boot, very economical on a 1.6 diesel but still has a lot of power under the bonnet. I have the SE version, defo worth paying the extra for the alloys and raised centre console makes a world of difference!

On the Safety Side, My husband pulled across infront of a recovery lorry travelling at 40mph on the 11.12.2009 which ran straight into the back passenger door/boot and swept it across the road into another parked car. The back was ripped open so i could see the whole width of the tire and the door crumpled and fairly battered on the outside. But inside there wasn't a mark! My nephews car seat was in the car and everything was totally fine, didnt move an inch!. Couldn't reccommend the car highly enough and would buy another in an instant.

pinktaffy · Jan 10th, 2010, 17:15 PM

we got a vauxhall astra its a few years old and is a really good car lots of space and a big boot ,and our car does alot of traveling and does what we need it 2, would defo recomend that type of car

chocaholic · Jan 10th, 2010, 17:29 PM

I've got a Toyota Avensis, solid, reliable, good fuel consumption, very comfy and an enormous boot - would definitely recommend. Everyone I know who's had a Citroen has had some kind of problem, usually electrical and hard to find/fix x

MiissDior · Jan 10th, 2010, 20:54 PM

My Fella works in Motor factors and regards relaiablity and availablity/price of parts - he'd deffo suggest Focus as which i would..
and his dad has baught ONLY ford focus from new every 2 year
he swears by them.. and tbh i dont think hes ever had a problem with one besides the coil pack going in one back in 03 and that was fixed underwarrenty the same day
Iv driven them , been driven in them, and find them steady on the road, good handling, everything easy to touch get at in the drivers seat and a dam nippy wee car with the Zetec engine

we've 3 cars , soon upgrading to a 4th for myself and baby when he arrives
we have a xr2i fiesta (away for resortaion)
a DOHC MK5 Escort ( 3dr and modified, not suitable to chauffeur a newborn in)
Mitsubishi Galant advance - 5dr saloon, ample amount of space, deffo be one of the family cars

and am buying the estate jap import version of the galant a month or two after the baby is born and using that as the family car then
it will be a 2.5 twinturbo VR4 Mitusubishi Legnum, as an estate have a massive boot so plenty room for travel system and everything else for me
xx

Jan 10th, 2010, 15:13 PM	#21
Racheltn Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 466	I would say no on the Ford Focus, I had one..and they're rather small, and it only lasted me about 4 yrs before it was dying. I just recently baught a Dodge caliber, and I love it..it has a hatchback and plenty of room for babies stroller and more in the trunk and nice backseat..and in the glovebox theres a little like cooler..and it's great on gas, plus dodges last forever

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Jan 10th, 2010, 15:14 PM	#22
ballena Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Posts: 234	Before I became pregnant I drove a mini cooper, and quickly realised that it wasn't practical during pregnancy let alone with a baby and all the stuff you need! We looked at what felt like HUNDREDS of cars when we decided to trade in the mini, and ended up with a VW golf - I love it! It's still fairly 'small' from the outside but has loads of space in the actual car and the boot is plenty big enough for baby gear. My husband drives a ford focus and that is also great - the boot is bigger than the golf, but I would recommend either of those cars, both seem very reliable.

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Jan 10th, 2010, 15:29 PM	#25
emalou90 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,398	we bought a new fiat bravo a few months back i recommend x

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LuckyStarr Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 816	I have a 57 plate Peugeot 308 and after a 106, 206 207cc and an Astra it is the best car i have ever driven and owned! It has loads of space, big boot, very economical on a 1.6 diesel but still has a lot of power under the bonnet. I have the SE version, defo worth paying the extra for the alloys and raised centre console makes a world of difference! On the Safety Side, My husband pulled across infront of a recovery lorry travelling at 40mph on the 11.12.2009 which ran straight into the back passenger door/boot and swept it across the road into another parked car. The back was ripped open so i could see the whole width of the tire and the door crumpled and fairly battered on the outside. But inside there wasn't a mark! My nephews car seat was in the car and everything was totally fine, didnt move an inch!. Couldn't reccommend the car highly enough and would buy another in an instant.

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Jan 10th, 2010, 17:15 PM	#27
pinktaffy Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,301	we got a vauxhall astra its a few years old and is a really good car lots of space and a big boot ,and our car does alot of traveling and does what we need it 2, would defo recomend that type of car

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chocaholic Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wirral, UK Posts: 470	I've got a Toyota Avensis, solid, reliable, good fuel consumption, very comfy and an enormous boot - would definitely recommend. Everyone I know who's had a Citroen has had some kind of problem, usually electrical and hard to find/fix x

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Jan 10th, 2010, 20:54 PM	#29
MiissDior AutoSignup (SAAB) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ireland, Louth Posts: 5,343	My Fella works in Motor factors and regards relaiablity and availablity/price of parts - he'd deffo suggest Focus as which i would.. and his dad has baught ONLY ford focus from new every 2 year he swears by them.. and tbh i dont think hes ever had a problem with one besides the coil pack going in one back in 03 and that was fixed underwarrenty the same day Iv driven them , been driven in them, and find them steady on the road, good handling, everything easy to touch get at in the drivers seat and a dam nippy wee car with the Zetec engine we've 3 cars , soon upgrading to a 4th for myself and baby when he arrives we have a xr2i fiesta (away for resortaion) a DOHC MK5 Escort ( 3dr and modified, not suitable to chauffeur a newborn in) Mitsubishi Galant advance - 5dr saloon, ample amount of space, deffo be one of the family cars and am buying the estate jap import version of the galant a month or two after the baby is born and using that as the family car then it will be a 2.5 twinturbo VR4 Mitusubishi Legnum, as an estate have a massive boot so plenty room for travel system and everything else for me xx

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