Family cars....

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

Mini nwp2c v2 arrived recently (what a blessing).

Before the arrival I was thinking about getting a nice sport car but the 2 child seats in the back of our current cars has turned a 5 seater into a 4 seater, so I was thinking what the solution is.

I have done a heck of a lot of research as I am thinking we need a car with the following features:

- Decent space in the back
- Don't lose the sport aspect (nice drive, look, interior)
- Very Economical and doesn't cost much to run
- Good re-sale value
- Good boot space, practical
- Reliable and robust
- 15-20k

Initially I was considering used Q7/X5 but then I saw the running costs and I was like

Then I considered BMW X3 and it looked to have it all, then I went to show room and saw how small it was in the back.....

Narrowed it down to the following vehicles

- BMW 320d/330d M Sport Estate
- Volvo XC60
- VW Tiguan - though this lacks the sport element
- BMW X3 - still considering this because I quite like it.... I know I will have to pay more for a good one though.

Are there any other suggestions for a car which would meet those requirements?

[Pogle]

YAWN...

[eek]

- Good re-sale value
- 15-20k

You only need on of the items in bold because of the other item in bold.

Personally I would go for a cheaper people mover (Zafira tourer, s-max, Seat Alhambra) for the person transporting people and what you want for yourself.

Which is why my bigger car went and I got a Mini cooper s for myself....

[AtW]

Are there any other suggestions for a car which would meet those requirements?

Think out of the box - get a divorce and spend half of your money on a sports motor...

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

Think out of the box - get a divorce and spend half of your money on a sports motor...

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

You only need on of the items in bold because of the other item in bold.

Personally I would go for a cheaper people mover (Zafira tourer, s-max, Seat Alhambra) for the person transporting people and what you want for yourself.

Which is why my bigger car went and I got a Mini cooper s for myself....

hardly sporty and fun to drive.....

[Mich the Tester]

YAWN...

It's only boring if we give him sensible suggestions.

[northernladuk]

You will regret the sports element when every bump wakes the kids up and has them wailing. A nice smooth ride and sleeping kids will help your stress levels no end.

[eek]

You will regret the sports element when every bump wakes the kids up and has them wailing. A nice smooth ride and sleeping kids will help your stress levels no end.

That's before they start throwing crisps everywhere and wrecking the interior.

I really don't see the point of prestige brands for family cars. Blend in with a mid-market car and don't avoid looking like a

[doodab]

You will regret the sports element when every bump wakes the kids up and has them wailing. A nice smooth ride and sleeping kids will help your stress levels no end.

WHS. You want a wafty boat with wheels and dvd screens in the back.