First child on way and we have a dog, so need a bigger car. We're hopeless so need advice and not a pushy salesman!
2006-10-08 22:41:46 · 8 answers · asked by mpr7274 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
If you don't need a large estate, then a used Astra or Vectra is probably the best-value. The Focus is a nicer car to drive, but holds its value better so will be more expensive to buy. For more space (say 3 kids and 2 dogs) the Mondeo estate is huge in all directions, good to drive, reliable and plentiful.
If money is no object, the Volvo V70, Audi A6 or (latest revised model) Mercedes-Benz E-Class are all worth a look.
2006-10-09 00:34:29 · answer #1 · answered by Neil 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a look at a Skoda
Stop Laughing !
I've had four now, and if you're looking for a good car on a budget, it's worth a look - remember this is essentially a Volkswagen for much less money.
The sales men aren't pushy - they don't have to be - the cars sell themselves.
I have an Octavia 1.9Tdi which doesn' break the bank when it comes top running costs
It's pretty pokey as well - see the expressions on the faces of 'Premium' badge drivers when you wipe the floor with them....
Go see....
2006-10-09 03:46:06 · answer #2 · answered by Graham B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mum has a Renault Megane Estate and it looks really funky, not boring like some cars, and the Laguna estate she had before that looks lovely-nicer than the saloon. It depends on how big your dog is really. My friend says the best car she had was a citroen Picasso-she's had a landrover freelander and a toyota corolla verso since then (she has 2 kids & a dog) Good luck and Congratulations for your baby! :) xxx
2006-10-08 22:56:53 · answer #3 · answered by Twisty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't beat the big Volvo estates for load carrying capacity, reliability and safety. The 850 / V70 are actually good looking cars.
My local radio station voted them the best passion wagons due to the space but with a child on the way I guess you don't need my advice there.
2006-10-08 22:48:38 · answer #4 · answered by john_banana 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mitsubishi Galant 2.5 V6 24V or VR4, Very fast estate car and very rare!, not one of the more common estates.
2006-10-09 00:20:47 · answer #5 · answered by Pete 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Audi rs4 Est if you have the money
Pug 407 Est
Ford Focus est for budget
2006-10-08 22:44:26 · answer #6 · answered by alismudge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have to agree, Volvo. ive had my one 4yrs now... built like a tank, 175BHP, 2.4 straight 6 TDi... does 40mpg, at 80mph... and cost me 300 quid. oh, and its 19 years old...
weve got 2 kids and 4 lurchers, and i throw all my welding kit in tha back as required... oh, and my insurace is due...£ 237 fully comp....
2006-10-08 22:52:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any Volvo....V40 is great ! They run forever, are very safe and are quick too !!!!! Especially if you get a T4
2006-10-08 22:43:51 · answer #8 · answered by Wee Eck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋