Family friendly Car ideas

[Idlenorth1]

As the thread states, I have finally decided to part company with my cherished RX8 as with an 8 month old it is just not practical anymore
Looking at the bmw 5 series as a good drive with some power (important) loads of boot space, good on fuel (anything is good on fuel after an 8) and tax is pretty good depending on model
Been looking around and this does seem the best option but has anybody got any other options?
Please no hybrids, people carrier solutions as I am nowhere near old enough for those!

 

[Rooter]

whats your budget? and what are the must haves and must not haves...

 

[Idlenorth1]

About £10/£12k
Power (for when the baby is not in the car) 5 doors or 4 door saloon, big boot (enough for babies buggy and my electric trolley) and good on fuel
Decent tax band would be a bonus

 

[Aztecs27]

2.5 Litre Mk 4 Mondeo Titanium X Sport.

Comes with virtually every toy you need (parking sensors, Sony DAB 6 disc changer, leather trim), they look the absolute business and the 2.5 litre engine should give you enough poke to have a bit of fun. More room than you'll know what to do with (the boot is ridiculous), really comfortable on long journeys too.

Go for the petrol if you want even more fun, but you will be compromising on economy and tax banding.

I've had mine nearly two years and I would buy another one tomorrow in a heartbeat.

 

[Alex1975]

The current Mondeo is such an awesome car. I had one for some time earlier in the year and just fell in love with it. Its Huge, room for the whole family, you could have a game of tennis in the boot. All the things that were said above and more. Its only a ford but I did love it!

 

[Val]

The current Mondeo is such an awesome car.

Wouldn't disagree with that at all. I could get 4 sets of clubs and 2 trolleys in my Mondeo

 

[Aztecs27]

The new one looks like it's even better too. It's an absolutely stunning car:

I'm not looking forward to it's release as I will want one!

 

[brendy]

Skoda Octavia VRS PDTDI, facelift came in 2007/08 and has a cavernous boot,, comfort, toys, good performance and economy..
I talked a fellow golfer into a 140bhp Octavia last month (having had one myself for 2 years) after his passat had come to the end of its lease via the co. he tried the hyundai tourer (i30?), insignia and a few others, hadnt even thought about the Skoda, needless to say he went ahead and ordered a new one and loves it albeit it isnt just as sharp as the 170bhp VRS version (mentioned above)

 

[Rooter]

535D BMW. done, close the thread.

 

[Aztecs27]

Skoda Octavia VRS PDTDI, facelift came in 2007/08 and has a cavernous boot,, comfort, toys, good performance and economy..
I talked a fellow golfer into a 140bhp Octavia last month (having had one myself for 2 years) after his passat had come to the end of its lease via the co. he tried the hyundai tourer (i30?), insignia and a few others, hadnt even thought about the Skoda, needless to say he went ahead and ordered a new one and loves it albeit it isnt just as sharp as the 170bhp VRS version (mentioned above)

This would probably be my second option after the Mondeo.

 

[Rooter]

535D BMW. done, close the thread.

if you can not get a decent enough spec on the above for a the price, buy a 530D and get the ignition remapped for circa £500 and you will have the same performance figures too..

 

[gripitripit]

Any of these got to be worth a look

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...page/1/postcode/cb236bu/radius/1500?logcode=p

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...page/1/radius/1500/postcode/cb236bu?logcode=p

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...postcode/cb236bu/radius/1500/page/1?logcode=p

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...e/hl-nthcar/dealer/25840/usedcars?logcode=hlp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...page/2/postcode/cb236bu/radius/1500?logcode=p

 

[Alex1975]

535D BMW. done, close the thread.

MPG?

 

[Rooter]

MPG?

Will average at about high thirties to early 40's, depends on how and where you drive. round town, wont be great, high tewenties, but motorway runs will be mid/high forties so averages out OK. I once managed 12mpg in my 330D! it was on a track day.. LOL

 

[CMAC]

Audi A6 S-line

 

[Alex1975]

Will average at about high thirties to early 40's, depends on how and where you drive. round town, wont be great, high tewenties, but motorway runs will be mid/high forties so averages out OK. I once managed 12mpg in my 330D! it was on a track day.. LOL

Impressive!

 

[Idlenorth1]

Thank you Gents, the mondo is an option but do like the toys of the 5 series. Going to try and look at a couple one evening this week.
Just seen the latest 1 series coupe though and looks very nice just not sure on size of it

 

[Alex1975]

Thank you Gents, the mondo is an option but do like the toys of the 5 series. Going to try and look at a couple one evening this week.
Just seen the latest 1 series coupe though and looks very nice just not sure on size of it

I grew up with BMWs, only car we had. The same month I had the Mondeo(I did huge millage in it) I had a BMW highly spec`d and all it made me do was want the Mondeo back. It is such an honest car.

 

[Rooter]

Thank you Gents, the mondo is an option but do like the toys of the 5 series. Going to try and look at a couple one evening this week.
Just seen the latest 1 series coupe though and looks very nice just not sure on size of it

Dont think you can get a golf bag in the boot without removing your woods. remove it from your list! LOL

Like Alex, i have along history with BMW's, think i have owned about 8 now, currently driving a volvo though.. eugh, too many kids and the X5 is over priced and undersized.

 

[Alex1975]

I would like a play in the 1 series M but its not a family car really. It also feels like a young mans car.