Cars & Transportation

Best car for a young family with a baby

Cars & Transportation

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?

happychappy
  • 23rd Jun 2016 11:41am

HI THERE, I HAVE BEEN A CAR MAG READER FOR 50 YRS, AND HAVE OWNED 25 CARS; AND MY CHILDREN, NOW ADULTS, HAVE HAD SIMILAR DISAGREEMENTS TO YOURSELVES WITH SPOUSES. I would suggest the following, you do need a wagon with all the gear you need to car around for bubs, and it needs to be safe above all else, Kia Sportage, my daughter bought one a few yrs back, very reliable,safe, excellent warranty,now 7 yrs, was 5, with unlimited kms. Around $30.000 on road in Victoria. If you do lots of travel, I would suggest the diesel, you can get up 800kms to a tank or better. Her car has now done 140.000 kms, no problems with it! Option 2: if hubby wants something sporty, buy a holden commodore sv6 sports wagon. Hope this usefull input, wish you well with birth etc.
Chris, western Vic


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