Car for dogs

getcarter

I would like to change my car, currently have a Citreon Berlingo, very basic but lots of room for my dogs.

I now would like a car with a little more refinement but still with room for dogs and passengers with long bodies.

Can anyone suggest anything?

skivenov

These guys seem to like the new Mini. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20614593

fivetide

What's your budget?

Merc E-Class Estate has one of the biggest boots going and it'll waft a car full of adults about as well but without knowing what you want to spend it is tricky to recommend much I'm afraid.

getcarter

Sorry, would spend up to £10,000 at a push but obviously cheaper if poss. would also like to get 35mpg at least

vikingaero

The new Citroen Berlingo. Even bigger and more refined.

fivetide

Hmmm well only as having suggested them already http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/mercedes-benz/e-class/mercedes-e-class-211-e270-cdi-elegance-2005/967448

Probably haggle to 8k and return 40mpg

Still, looking a bit older there. The other large estates will be the Volvos and maybe Mondeos

Avoriaz

getcarter wrote: »

I would like to change my car, currently have a Citreon Berlingo, very basic but lots of room for my dogs.

I now would like a car with a little more refinement but still with room for dogs and passengers with long bodies.

Dachshunds?

PaulJM

Estates are unpopular, but I still think they give you the best of all worlds - decent to drive and roomy.
They've just become a bit lost as people get into the van type cars (like your old one) and MPV's and Mini MPV's, so estates are cheaper than you think.

The Mondeo is massive as is the Insignia Estate.
Infact, the last Mondeo was longer and wider than a 7 seater Renault Scenic!

You'll probably need to get a shortlist together, and give them a go, as manufacturers are making estates that taper down towards the back, so they can call them 'sport-back' or 'Sport-Wagon', and I don't like seeing dogs struggling for head height when they are sat up.
'int marketing great?

phill99

I have 2 dogs (border collies) and bought a jag x type estate 2.0 diesel

Plenty of room for 2 dogs, decent rear leg room and lots of toys. Get 45 mpg + on a long run.

paddedjohn

Car for dogs...gotta be a Rover

forgotmyname

Or buy a Mondeo estate for less money than the jag. Because thats all it is underneath.

My dad was surprised at the room in my Mondeo estate. Fits more in than his works Doblo van.

70mph in 6th gear 60+mpg.