Funny you should say that. if it had been one bambino i'd have kept the XKR but as its double the trouble i've decided that i'm going to finish the project and then sell in the next 12 months and get something more user friendly.
I did look at the jaguar X type estates as they were 4WD and huge, but not 100% sure about them
others on my list
Audi A8
Audi A6 estate or saloon
Audi A4 estate
BMW 7 series (740)
BMW 5 series saloon or estate most likely the 530i
BMW 3 series tourer most likely the 330i
alfa 156 sportwagon
SAAB 9-3
SAAB 9-5
but i have a current favourite at the front of my list thats nicely in price has RWD a V6 5 seats and rare as hens teeth on the roads and extremely reliable and fun to drive and a little out there on the left field. won;t say what, i'll see if any one can guess what it might be. bear in mind the budget is £5k also if anyone has any suggestions i'm all ears.
Skyline v35?
Saloons aren't great for kids. IMO hatchbacks or estates are better especially with 2 buggies. The lower shoulder line usually makes them harder to put kids in.