We are expecting triplets in the summer and have of course to buy a vehicle that will cope with the change in our motoring requirements! Safety is our primary concern and then that of space to carry 2 pushchairs / buggies and all other associated bags / supplies / essentials wherever we may travel. Of all the choices between large family cars and / or MPVs, we are a bit lost as to where to start!!! We have been recommended by a friend to opt for leather uphostelry to avoid milk / vomit / food being worked into normal car seat fabric with the resulting smells putting us off driving anywhere!!
Our budget is £8-10k cash, or if you were to recommend an option that warranted it, we would look at some sort of finance.
Answer
Hi Andy,
A bit of leather is always nice.
The two family cars at the top of my list are the Ford S-Max and Volvo XC90.
The XC90 is as safe as a tank with great visibility, comfort and space. But is a bit heavy around town and parking in small gaps requires both flair and skill.
The S-Max is easier to live with in town, drives more like a car and apart from when you have the extra seats up in the boot, there is plenty of room.
An XC90 from 2003 can be found for £12,000, but the good ones start at £14-£15,000. An S-Max is the same money, but that will be a 2007 car with manufacturer warranty still left and much lower mileage.
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