7 seater car or 5 seater car?

[charlottenina]

we have 2 kids under 5 and t the moment have 1 car 5 seater. Now, when we are taking my DC's friend for a day out or want to go a long distance, then feel a bit cramped in a that car. do you think it is better to upgrade to a 7 seater. I think we will need to pay 3000 difference ( on part exchange). I use car to travel to work everyday. so the main use of 7 seater would be week ends and holidays. please share your thoughts

I have three children and a 7 seater car. We don't often need all the seats but its very useful to have 7.

If you think you are going to use the extra seats then go for it. A friend of mine recently bought a new car, went from 7 to 5 seats and regretted it within a week for boots space as well as lack of seats!

Seven seats but if you are going to keep it for a while check a adult will fit in the back.
Check that car seats fit in the back (We have hired a few over the year and found that even high backs didn't fit as seat belt was too far forward so only save for a adult but not enough room for a adult Are their air vents to get air (cool and hot) and can you here the music. Once you have 7 seat you will use them