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Cars - quick poll - the one that makes the most sense, or the one that looks nice?

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Orinoco · 28/04/2008 21:57

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Habbibu · 28/04/2008 21:58

Head, I'm afraid, with 2 children...

aviatrix · 28/04/2008 21:59

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Sidge · 28/04/2008 21:59

Car A.

You DO NOT want a 3 door car when you have 2 children to put in the back!

evenhope · 28/04/2008 22:00

Head

but second mpg and co2

Heated · 28/04/2008 22:00

5 door every time with 2 children, especially if you have to manoeuvre them into car seats.

Which make of car? I'll probably change my mind

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Orinoco · 28/04/2008 22:18

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Orinoco · 28/04/2008 22:19

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SniffyHock · 28/04/2008 22:19

You really want Car B, don't you??

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Orinoco · 28/04/2008 22:21

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LyraSilvertongue · 28/04/2008 22:22

I'd usually be inclined to go for the one that looks stunning but couldn't live with 3 doors with 2 children.

NoBiggy · 28/04/2008 22:24

3 door cars are so rubbish unless you'll only ever use the front seats.

How long does a love affair with a car last anyway? For a while I looked admiringly at my car, but now it's just the grubby red one with all the toys inside.

But it's inexpensive insurance and tax still makes me happy

LyraSilvertongue · 28/04/2008 22:25

Tbh, having just google them, I hate both

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Orinoco · 28/04/2008 22:28

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LyraSilvertongue · 28/04/2008 22:31

I have this car. Very expensive to run but I love it so much more than the practical Nissan I had before.

Heated · 28/04/2008 22:34

Isn't there anything else in the equation?

If there isn't, then I'd pick Toyota over Fiat every time.

LyraSilvertongue · 28/04/2008 22:35

My first car was a Fiat Panda and it was a pile of crap.

Heated · 28/04/2008 22:41

Friend picketed her local fiat dealership after they refused to replace her new car which inexplicably lost all power on 5 occasions, the last time in the middle lane of the motorway. Customer 'care' was dire.

SniffyHock · 28/04/2008 22:41

Can you borrow a 3 door then get your DH to use it for a weekend with the children - I'm sure he'll change his mind.

Will it be your only family car? If so, def don't get the 3 door. Even if your children can get themselves in and out, they're girls, imagine the luggage you'll need on future holidays!!

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Orinoco · 28/04/2008 22:41

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LyraSilvertongue · 28/04/2008 22:42

Italians aren't known for their car-making skills. I wouldn't buy a French car either.
But then I've got an American car ad they're not top of the car-making league either.

SniffyHock · 28/04/2008 22:42

Golf? Everyone I know that has one loves it.

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Orinoco · 28/04/2008 22:43

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LyraSilvertongue · 28/04/2008 22:44

I loved my old mk2 Golf Driver. I had it for almost a decade but sold it once the bloody grandad car (Nissan) came along (given to us by DP's dad when he stopped driving).

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Orinoco · 28/04/2008 22:45

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Heated · 28/04/2008 22:48

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