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New Sat 25 Apr 20 13:39

Family Car Recommendations - maltrap

My daughter in law is about to have our third grandchild The other two are seven & four.
Can anyone suggest/recommend a vehicle that will take 3 child seats buggy etc. Also perhaps ones to avoid. Thanks in anticipation

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New Sat 25 Apr 20 13:58

Family Car Recommendations - CGNorwich

VW Touran would fit the bill nicely. ISO fittings for all three rear seats. Plenty of space. Nice to drive.

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New Sat 25 Apr 20 14:11

Family Car Recommendations - Runfer D'Hills

Galaxys are much nicer to drive and live with than their appearance might suggest. And, you can get good ones at more or less any budget.

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New Sat 25 Apr 20 14:39

Family Car Recommendations - Bromptonaut

Berlingo or one of its badge mates?

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New Sat 25 Apr 20 14:57

Family Car Recommendations - sooty123

What sort of budget, anything they like /really want in a car? Anything they want to avoid?

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New Sat 25 Apr 20 15:30

Family Car Recommendations - tyrednemotional

>> Anything they want to avoid?
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......a fourth child...... :-s

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New Sat 25 Apr 20 16:31

Family Car Recommendations - Zero

VW Touran or Skoda Kodiak

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New Sat 25 Apr 20 17:43

Family Car Recommendations - Haywain

....... and don't buy a VAG car with the 1.5tsi engne until you get the go-ahead from me!

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New Sat 25 Apr 20 19:19

Family Car Recommendations - Dog

Seat Alhambra.

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New Sun 26 Apr 20 14:22

Family Car Recommendations - devonite

Octavia/ superb estate, 5 seats, huuuuuge rear -end swallow everthing you could possibly need!

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New Sun 26 Apr 20 14:42

Family Car Recommendations - CGNorwich

The Octavia doesn’t have 3 isofix fittings in the back so the Superb would be needed. Personally with 3 children to lift in an out I would go for a taller design to save my back.

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New Sun 26 Apr 20 15:35

Family Car Recommendations - Bobby

would assume a 7 and 4 year old can get into a car themselves!

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New Sun 26 Apr 20 16:56

Family Car Recommendations - CGNorwich

Probably but there is the new baby to think of and fixing and removing seats is a bit of a chore as you soon find out. I think the higher seating position and view is preferred by children as well as a lot of drivers. Just things to take into account: there is no “ideal” car.

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New Mon 27 Apr 20 07:33

Family Car Recommendations - legacylad

Last month I rented a Ford Galaxy from Enterprise at Newcastle airport with two friends. It was a one way rental ( spanish repatriation flight) and I returned it the following day to LeedsBradford. We had lots of gear...2 hard shell bike bags, XL suitcases for extended period overseas and we had plenty of room to spare. Despite its large external dimensions, it felt and handled like a much smaller vehicle. Looked a million dollars in dark metallic grey and must have been a top spec as it had heated leather chairs ( more wipeable for children) pano roof, reversing camera, good stereo and a great view out. Possibly Titanium X spec with 190 Diesel engine, manual box.
I’m not sure if the Diesel engine would be suitable for daily stop start short journeys, but if the growing family go on camping holidays and need lots of interior space then it’s a good option. I enjoyed driving it. £25k for a 2019 plate at Motorpoint, which is much cheaper than I thought.

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New Tue 28 Apr 20 17:01

Family Car Recommendations - Avant

Yes, I'd go with the Galaxy too, or the SEAT Alhambra. As your family will know only too well, a baby travels with an amount of kit out of all proportion to its size.

If the 7-y-o wants to, (s)he can go in the third row of seats to get away from the other two, still leaving room for the buggy etc.

There are some good petrol options if their mileage is low and mainly around town.

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New Thu 30 Apr 20 13:07

Family Car Recommendations - Boxsterboy

Citroen C4 Grand Picasso/Spacetourer.

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New Fri 1 May 20 10:08

Family Car Recommendations - MD

Galaxy. We often travel in one for Aeroport or dock runs. Best car I've ever been a passenger in.

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New Fri 1 May 20 10:24

Family Car Recommendations - Netsur

If the Galaxy is too big, look at the S-max.

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New Fri 1 May 20 13:50

Family Car Recommendations - neiltoo

In April 2016 a party of ten of us went to Segovia and Madrid for five nights.
Hired two cars from Alamo, via Doyouspain - airport to central Madrid.
we ardered two estate cars, and got two brand new Seat Alhambras.

First class vehicles. Each took five good sized adults, and five cases and carry ons.

Tirst time I had experienced keyless ignition, and it took me a day and a half to work out why it was always unlocked when I got back to it!

Thoroughly recommended.

8o)

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