Best car for a young family with a baby

Posted by: annacathryn

13th Jan 2014 03:38pm

My husband and I are expecting a baby and are looking to buy a new car but we disagree on what is important. I want something practical like a station wagon, but he wants something a bit more sporty. What are the most important things to look for in a car for a young family? Has anyone had the same disagreements and if so, how did you resolve them?

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15th Feb 2014 07:52pm

We are on our second Mitsubishi Lancer wagon - a small station wagon which is still easy to park but big enough for our family of 4. Can't fit the bikes in now the kids are bigger but can manage the summer holiday stuff fine. I'm not a fan of the big 4WDs for urban driving as they make visibility so much harder for everyone else but everyone else seems to love them. The other good contender for a small station wagons is the Toyota Corolla Ascent, our friends love theirs.

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