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?

Anonymous

29th Mar 2014 10:17pm

I agree.. we loved our Subaru Forester. fantastic safety rating, resale and great to drive. We only sold last year as we were needing more leg space in the back. (have a tall 7 yr old and as we still put her in a large booster, was a tight fit if an extra passenger needed to sit in back...we also have a 3yr old in a booster seat. We traded in on a Ford xr6,(a big mitsibishi pajero out of our financial reach for now)..its roomier for the kids at this stage.
Also worth adding how easy to park in the Forester as it isn't as wide as most sedans or long as station wagons.. Loved it and highly recommended.

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