Need ideas/suggestions for a replacement car
Need ideas/suggestions for a replacement car
15-04-2017, 02:59 AM
Requirements are 3 baby seats in the back, but can live with 2 in the back and one up front(forward facing) until the eldest is in a booster seat, but will need to seat an adult 'reasonably' comfortably in the middle between the seats in the meantime, i can see this may not leave me with many options but with 2 car seats in the back of the corolla or my IS you couldnt fit a mouse!!
If youve seen the Galant thread you will have seen that the galant V6 24v estate is a possibility, however with the gearbox problems ive read about as well as the service intervals on some of them im now in two minds:confused1:
.......also having owned a galant many moons ago, i know how expensive parts are
hock:hock:Budget wise i want to spend around £4kish but less if possible as its a car that will get a abused as expected with 3 littluns and will be kept for approx 2/3 years untill they are older and can get another car where im not restricted by space/car seats/buggys.
Ive just seen that with that price i could get a GS300:w00t::w00t:....but that doesnt solve the problem of boot space, although it looks a very big boot and a much wider opening then the is has.....would need to see how much space there would be between the seats in the back....
.......so over to you guys......
TIA:thumbup1:
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Ok so im planning on replacing the other halfs corolla. The main reason being space.....
Requirements are 3 baby seats in the back, but can live with 2 in the back and one up front(forward facing) until the eldest is in a booster seat, but will need to seat an adult 'reasonably' comfortably in the middle between the seats in the meantime, i can see this may not leave me with many options but with 2 car seats in the back of the corolla or my IS you couldnt fit a mouse!!
If youve seen the Galant thread you will have seen that the galant V6 24v estate is a possibility, however with the gearbox problems ive read about as well as the service intervals on some of them im now in two minds:confused1:
.......also having owned a galant many moons ago, i know how expensive parts arehock:hock:
Budget wise i want to spend around £4kish but less if possible as its a car that will get a abused as expected with 3 littluns and will be kept for approx 2/3 years untill they are older and can get another car where im not restricted by space/car seats/buggys.
Ive just seen that with that price i could get a GS300:w00t::w00t:....but that doesnt solve the problem of boot space, although it looks a very big boot and a much wider opening then the is has.....would need to see how much space there would be between the seats in the back....
.......so over to you guys......
TIA:thumbup1:
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15-04-2017, 03:01 AM
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Mods:...WIM geometry setup & fine tune, K&N Air filter, Stainless steel A/C rings, Brodit phone kit, Stainless steel clock surround, B&M Shortshifter & LED Domelight, Maplight & Sun Visors, OEM Chrome exhaust tip, OEM rubber bootliner, Fan type windscreen washer jets, LS430 Side repeaters, OEM LE grille, OEM cargo net, Front OEM armrest
Does the replacement car have to be Japanese?
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Mods:...WIM geometry setup & fine tune, K&N Air filter, Stainless steel A/C rings, Brodit phone kit, Stainless steel clock surround, B&M Shortshifter & LED Domelight, Maplight & Sun Visors, OEM Chrome exhaust tip, OEM rubber bootliner, Fan type windscreen washer jets, LS430 Side repeaters, OEM LE grille, OEM cargo net, Front OEM armrest
15-04-2017, 03:03 AM
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Ideally i would prefer it, a quick google search told me that picasso/scenic :Fish:would fit 3 seats, but im open to ideas
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15-04-2017, 03:07 AM
Any of these cars should be able to accomodate your kids and all their stuff.
Not sure if any of these cars fit into your price range?
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Mods:...WIM geometry setup & fine tune, K&N Air filter, Stainless steel A/C rings, Brodit phone kit, Stainless steel clock surround, B&M Shortshifter & LED Domelight, Maplight & Sun Visors, OEM Chrome exhaust tip, OEM rubber bootliner, Fan type windscreen washer jets, LS430 Side repeaters, OEM LE grille, OEM cargo net, Front OEM armrest
How about a Avensis Verso or something like a 3/5 series touring or a A4/A6 Avant?
Any of these cars should be able to accomodate your kids and all their stuff.
Not sure if any of these cars fit into your price range?
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Mods:...WIM geometry setup & fine tune, K&N Air filter, Stainless steel A/C rings, Brodit phone kit, Stainless steel clock surround, B&M Shortshifter & LED Domelight, Maplight & Sun Visors, OEM Chrome exhaust tip, OEM rubber bootliner, Fan type windscreen washer jets, LS430 Side repeaters, OEM LE grille, OEM cargo net, Front OEM armrest
15-04-2017, 03:18 AM
kam05 How about a Avensis Verso or something like a 3/5 series touring or a A4/A6 Avant?
Any of these cars should be able to accomodate your kids and all their stuff.
Not sure if any of these cars fit into your price range?
Not looked at the avensis verso/audi, though as you say might be over what i want to spend......was looking at 5 series and it is a possibilty
Lexusboy How about a Ford C MAX or Mondeo estate
The thing is i think both of these fit 3 car seats in the back....but its a ford :laugh:....nah i know they are not whatthey used to be and are much better now.....i suppose the mondeo would be dirt cheap aswell
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kam05 How about a Avensis Verso or something like a 3/5 series touring or a A4/A6 Avant?
Any of these cars should be able to accomodate your kids and all their stuff.
Not sure if any of these cars fit into your price range?
Not looked at the avensis verso/audi, though as you say might be over what i want to spend......was looking at 5 series and it is a possibilty
Lexusboy How about a Ford C MAX or Mondeo estate
The thing is i think both of these fit 3 car seats in the back....but its a ford :laugh:....nah i know they are not whatthey used to be and are much better now.....i suppose the mondeo would be dirt cheap aswell
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15-04-2017, 03:20 AM
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dont think the 3 series would be wide enough......i know how good passats are though, so might be worth adding to the 'have look list':thumbup1:
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15-04-2017, 03:31 AM
Ford has come a long way in more recent years.
Plus remember they are not living off there name like some of the other Marquees
I agree with your comment most people say its a Ford but you only get there to day buy selling decent cars.
And yes the second hand value is great too...
The Audi is another car that come a long way it used to be the poor man Merc But i think i would rather a Audi than Merc
Shahz the Ford Fiesta is the best selling car in Europe and the Focus is also up there too.
Ford has come a long way in more recent years.
Plus remember they are not living off there name like some of the other Marquees
I agree with your comment most people say its a Ford but you only get there to day buy selling decent cars.
And yes the second hand value is great too...
The Audi is another car that come a long way it used to be the poor man Merc But i think i would rather a Audi than Merc
15-04-2017, 03:36 AM
Lexusboy Shahz the Ford Fiesta is the best selling car in Europe and the Focus is also up there too.
Ford has come a long way in more recent years.
Plus remember they are not living off there name like some of the other Marquees
I agree with your comment most people say its a Ford but you only get there to day buy selling decent cars.
And yes the second hand value is great too...
The Audi is another car that come a long way it used to be the poor man Merc But i think i would rather a Audi than Merc
Completly agree mate, they have come along way
......errrrr mentioning no names, bmw, merc....and yes would deffo have an audi over the merc!!
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Lexusboy Shahz the Ford Fiesta is the best selling car in Europe and the Focus is also up there too.
Ford has come a long way in more recent years.
Plus remember they are not living off there name like some of the other Marquees
I agree with your comment most people say its a Ford but you only get there to day buy selling decent cars.
And yes the second hand value is great too...
The Audi is another car that come a long way it used to be the poor man Merc But i think i would rather a Audi than Merc
Completly agree mate, they have come along way
......errrrr mentioning no names, bmw, merc....and yes would deffo have an audi over the merc!!
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