first car (family car)?

Question

we are a fmily of five (well soon will be) i am taking my driving test soon we have looked into a few cars now here is my dilema

a peugeot 206 , 5 door small car, probably an ideal first car but with 3 kids is it big enough?
or
a citroen xsara picasso, a big family car, plenty of room but is it practical for a first car

i have been learning to drive in a small ish car the new corsa so would i be better with the smaller car or the larger car??

Answer 1

you may think because your learning in a small car that's all you can drive because of its size the Picasso is a great family car and after a couple of weeks of driving it you'll think you've being driving it all your life go for it and good luck with your test

Answer 2

From a safety stand point: For a family of 5 get the bigger car. It is safer because of it's size in case you get in a wreck. It is also safer because you are not going to be all crammed in like sardines. It is also safer because your kids will be more comfortable so they won't be distracting you screaming and crying.
Good Luck on you test. Don't freeze up.

Answer 3

Why not go for a Vauxhall Astra mid size car with good space, they are also quite low on insurance with the 1.4 engine being group 4.

Answer 4

trust me with 3 in the back you want to be looking a bit bigger like the peugeot 406 or ford mondeo because kids grow as for the size issue you will find that it is easy to adapt to a slightly larger vehicle

Answer 5

A two door golf , for the children will be safe in the back and no door handles to play with .

Answer 6

get a ford sierra saphire cosworth plenty of room and some power perfect

Answer 7

i would go with the smaller car for new driver