Practical but fun family car - suggestions...?
11-23-2007, 02:42 AM
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I thought I'd probably just post a thread with a link to the PH classifieds once it's posted there, Chris - I didn't envisage much interest on here in an old German car with an engine at the wrong end 
(Although oddly enough, I did get a PM from another member on here a few days ago, before I posted this thread, asking about the transition from S2000 to 993, so perhaps there might be some point to it after all....)
(Although oddly enough, I did get a PM from another member on here a few days ago, before I posted this thread, asking about the transition from S2000 to 993, so perhaps there might be some point to it after all....)
11-23-2007, 03:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Lurking Lawyer,Nov 23 2007, 12:42 PM
I thought I'd probably just post a thread with a link to the PH classifieds once it's posted there, Chris - I didn't envisage much interest on here in an old German car with an engine at the wrong end
11-23-2007, 03:16 AM
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Shame the 993 has to go. If they're not already appreciating in value, they will but needs must.
Good luck with the new arrival though - exciting times in Chez LL no doubt!
Good luck with the new arrival though - exciting times in Chez LL no doubt!
11-23-2007, 07:34 AM
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I think you should both go and get a long test drive in the Alfa if you want to have the odd smile as well as children. Might keep the Clio for Alfa off days!
If you want no hassle easy life, then CRV is great for kids and equipment, and so easy to drive, so long as (in my case) the wife has rear ParkDistanceControl. While it is a good car, I got bored with them after a while so don't be amazed if you get the 'fun' itch after a while.
If you want no hassle easy life, then CRV is great for kids and equipment, and so easy to drive, so long as (in my case) the wife has rear ParkDistanceControl. While it is a good car, I got bored with them after a while so don't be amazed if you get the 'fun' itch after a while.
11-23-2007, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by aldfort,Nov 23 2007, 04:50 PM
Get a Honda.
There are some real bargin nearly new Accord and CRV deals to be had at the mo.
They are practical and reliable.
There are some real bargin nearly new Accord and CRV deals to be had at the mo.
They are practical and reliable.
Nice
11-23-2007, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by aldfort,Nov 23 2007, 08:50 AM
Get a Honda.
There are some real bargin nearly new Accord and CRV deals to be had at the mo.
They are practical and reliable.
There are some real bargin nearly new Accord and CRV deals to be had at the mo.
They are practical and reliable.
Unless you chip the accord CTDI
had a shot of one chipped to 190 bhp was quite good to drive but very understeery.
11-24-2007, 12:50 AM
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Hi Mark/Jenny 
When we were in a similar family-imminent situation we boiled it down to 5 doors and a CRV or a Subaru (although doggies don't need ISO Fix seating!) Really the final choice has to be on taking them for a drive once you've done all the theory investigation work
Criteria:
- A fairly high platform to minimise back bending
- Reliability
- An 'easy' drive
- Boy racer options if possible
- Good range of private/trade choice
- Having taken the depreciation hit but still well within the manufacturer's warrantee
The CRV was more expensive at 18 months old
Subaru had the choice of Legacy or Forester with engine options
The Legacy is a bit low and in the country off-road can be handy at times
Only the Forester then had a high level boot for easy loading (due to spare wheel location) although rear seat legroom is limited
Interestingly the new facelift CRV now has the same nice high rear boot level, for the same reason
In the spring I believe Subaru are bringing out a new Forester so the perfectly fine current model should be discounted. Dealers are already doing
When we were in a similar family-imminent situation we boiled it down to 5 doors and a CRV or a Subaru (although doggies don't need ISO Fix seating!) Really the final choice has to be on taking them for a drive once you've done all the theory investigation work
Criteria:
- A fairly high platform to minimise back bending
- Reliability
- An 'easy' drive
- Boy racer options if possible
- Good range of private/trade choice
- Having taken the depreciation hit but still well within the manufacturer's warrantee
The CRV was more expensive at 18 months old
Subaru had the choice of Legacy or Forester with engine options
The Legacy is a bit low and in the country off-road can be handy at times
Only the Forester then had a high level boot for easy loading (due to spare wheel location) although rear seat legroom is limited
Interestingly the new facelift CRV now has the same nice high rear boot level, for the same reason
In the spring I believe Subaru are bringing out a new Forester so the perfectly fine current model should be discounted. Dealers are already doing
11-24-2007, 01:34 AM
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1. Congrats on the sprog
2. It's death by Zafira if you're not careful
3. Toy and beater could still work surely?
4. Failing 2. and 3. something like a fast Legacy would probably do, although still a compromise
2. It's death by Zafira if you're not careful
3. Toy and beater could still work surely?
4. Failing 2. and 3. something like a fast Legacy would probably do, although still a compromise
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