Too many kids, need bigger car!

redmel1621

Hi

I hope someone can help point me in the direction of what I am looking for:)

Basically we are due our 4th baby in June which means my Estate will need to be changed for a 7/8seater, now the problem I am finding is that all these types of cars have tiny, tiny boots, tbh it barely qualifies to be called a boot imo:p I realise I have been used to an Estate and will need to adjust slightly but am on a search for a 7/8seater that has a big (or at least decent sized) boot as we will need to fit in a double pushchair. We also have a large dog and ideally I still want to be able to take him out in the car (the reason we went for an estate) He is a Lab x Newf so fairly big!

The best options I have been told about so far are.....Mercedes V220/230 or a Chrysler grand voyager...both of these are lovely although I am a bit dubious about the Chrysler as it seems to be a bit of a gas guzzler at 3.3l so I would prefer to keep below a 3l engine if possible.....

Has anyone got any alternatives that they could point me in the direction of please. I really would like more choice....btw my mum's suggestion was a minibus:o

Mel x

Kurtis_Blue

Volvo XC90

somech

avoid chrysler if your thinking merc v class look at vito dualiner/traveliner
if you do decide on a diesel merc get inspected as they suffer with injector seals leaking and makes a right old mess to fix

Snakeeyes21

I find a mini with a large roof rack and some bungee cords sufficient to transport multiple kids

redmel1621

Thank You I will look into your suggestions:) Snakeeyes....at least I wouldn't be able to hear them complaining from up there:p

Mel x

Molly41

We have a Zafira as you can use half boot and half seat which works for our dogs.

MichH

My brother has 4 kids under 5 and they have a VW Touran. They did look at changing it when number 4 arrived in December, but seem to be coping quite well with it. Bearing in mind they have to get a double buggy in too.

They've had the car quite a while now and it is extremely reliable, good on fuel and insurance.

Pew_Pew_Pew_Lasers!

Get yourself a Volvo 940 or V90 (posh version), with the two rear-facing seats.

Or a packet of condoms.

winnie81

Hi there, We have 4 kids and have recently gone from a Honda FRV to a Chrysler Grand Voyager and I LOVE the Chrysler the best car we've ever had. We don't use tht much fuel although we have a diesel 2.8 Ltd CRD model. The boot is huge and gets all our bags, shopping,, pushchairs etc in.

I would always recommend the Chrysler

missile

I think your mum's suggestion has some merit:T.

Minibus is cheaper than merc or a chrystler. IMHO, these are both gas guzzling and uggly, but each to their own ....

daveyjp

VW Caravelle or Peugeot Expert if you want people and lots of luggage space. Caravelle is 4.9m long, only a few centimetres longer than a Mondeo Estate.