Is that the same as the VW toe-rag?Decided to go for the Seat Ateca.
Dare I suggest the [broken link removed] A range of diesel/petrol engines and 2/4wd and has a great fan-base here and in the UK.
I am looking at one of these at the moment. The problem is that they will no longer be made and will be replaced by the Karoq later this year. Because of this should I be looking for a large discount? It's a new car.
I am not picking on @Firefly here but their post was the easiest to copy. Babies these days come with a lot of gear. A stroller is not a very good recommendation for a baby or any child below ~18 months, and are rarely suitable from birth. While not ideal, a proper travel system is needed until that age for the comfort of the child. Any child before they are crawling (~9-12 months) will spend most of their time in one of those, especially in a house that is not exactly baby proofed (think agricultural farmhouse here!). Try fitting a decent buggy (not stroller) into an average car boot with a suitcase, and your spare capacity will quickly disappear. That's before things like sterilisers, baby chairs, any toys, formula etc etc. And that's just the baby. Add a 2 year old toddler into the mix and its a different game.I echo Bronte's comments. I can't for the life of me understand why someone would replace their car(s) just because a new baby was on the way, unless their current car is a 2-seater or so old that safety is a concern. I love cars myself and totally understand people wanting to change but to do so because a little person is coming along doesn't make any sense to me. Regarding buggies, I would stay clear of anything unwieldy. Friends of our bought a monster of a yoke for about 1,000 euro and cursed it all the time. The trick is to get junior into a stroller as soon as you can as life gets so much easier. It's totally understandable for anyone expecting their first child to get the best of everything, but ask anyone with a few kids and they'll all say DoneDeal!
I have this exact same discussion with my mother from time to time - "sure we managed with 5 of you". She forgets that we rarely went travelling as a full family outside of the local environment (until we were in our teens); there was no such thing as car seats- we all squashed into the car. Heading to Dublin was unknown never mind anywhere else. Overnight travel outside of a holiday was very unusual, and rarely were there holidays with a baby or toddler in the house.Reading these posts about Suv`s for junior and cars to accommodate all the essentials to go visit Grand-Ma makes me think how we ever managed bringing our own up, fitting the car seat, nappy bags, dropping them at sports events, take them on holidays abroad. Whether it be a Corsa, Corolla, Tiguan or what, we managed fine without child line knocking on our door.
If you are intent in changing the car, I would look for something that can handle the bashes and bruises that go with young kids and get something relatively cheap, big, safe and reliable. This to me would be a Toyota Avensis or similar.
The only reason to buy an SUV is if you live in a place with bad roads or is prone to flooding or heavy snow.I think the SUV type models are better suited to the primary school years but that is a different thread
All that matters is the cost to change. They can call it a trade in price or they can call it a discount on the new car but it amounts to the same thing.My trade in/scrappage on my existing car has ranged in the few hundreds to €4k for similar priced new cars.
A Peugeot dealer was charging me €250 for a reversing camera and apple phone docking pod that comes as standard in all 2018 models.
Absolutely agree @Purple I definitely do not need a 4x4 car, which some of the SUV models are. I also think people mix up the concept of a cross-over and an SUV. To me, most of the cars sold are closer to being cross overs than actual SUV's.If you want one because you think they look nice or like the high driving position then fine but for those in an urban area there is never a need to buy one.
I can’t quite get my head around what a “cross-over” is.I also think people mix up the concept of a cross-over and an SUV. To me, most of the cars sold are closer to being cross overs than actual SUV's.
I can’t quite get my head around what a “cross-over” is.
It seems to be a vehicle that has the small cabin size, reduced passenger and pedestrian safety, reduced fuel economy and steering of the 4X4 without the benefits of a 4X4. I just don’t see the point.
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