zedwagon Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Yep, would be my choices too stan... G35, 300C, R34 Skyline... If only I could keep the Zed also though ... sniff sniff but we already have too many cars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Family car? Easy choice imo... I know I do like them but the running costs.... So 300c is still my fave fall back. Menacing in your face easy drive cheap to buy bit different to a mundano !! Winner! Seriously Stan, a 300C??? are you kidding? You'll be having it chrome wrapped next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedwagon Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Doh posting under Lucy's ID - but she thinks the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted October 23, 2009 Author Share Posted October 23, 2009 Found the one - maybe in 2020 I will able to afford one of these!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 To be honest, I think 300C is a great choice, especially if you still have 1 performance car in the family. May not be a great performance car, but performance and handling will be the last thing on your mind when transporting your precious baby around. When our baby was born I drove so mildly I reckon I would have got flat cornering with zero body roll even if driving a Citroen 2CV Even now she is 1yr old I do my utmost to stay in the slow lane, sometimes driving extra slow so journey takes longer and she sleeps longer in the back. Actually, come to think of it HOW ABOUT A 2CV I bet that's thrown a spanner in the works now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 If I have to sell when junior arrives then I have shortlisted 5 cars with rear seats 911 M3 Evo ST Monaro We will have to see what my orders are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 Headphones we have a Suzuki Gv as the forth coming baby car but as I mentioned before it's the long distance work trek that's killing the zed i.e devaluing it very quickly. The performance cars are great but deep down I am still practical and need to think running costs?How much is a service for an M3 ? Insurance? Tarmac yours is due week before ours you will have to let me know what to expect One thing for sure no fleet specials if I can avoid them .... Ok I could be a hotel or airport taxi with the 300c ... Hey some extra cash to keep the zed Hey Andy chrome wrap no way man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 For a family car with no space compromises it has to be an M5 Touring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 For a family car with no space compromises it has to be an M5 Touring Yes mate it's a top machine but a)it's an estate Lucy would kill me and b)it's just too corporate for me if you knew how many I see every day on the M56... that's the trouble with beemers everyone aspires to one me I prefer Datsuns and supersized yank tanks My neighbour is taking delivery of a new 3 series soon he was keen to tell me .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Headphones we have a Suzuki Gv as the forth coming baby car but as I mentioned before it's the long distance work trek that's killing the zed i.e devaluing it very quickly. The performance cars are great but deep down I am still practical and need to think running costs?How much is a service for an M3 ? Insurance? Tarmac yours is due week before ours you will have to let me know what to expect One thing for sure no fleet specials if I can avoid them .... Ok I could be a hotel or airport taxi with the 300c ... Hey some extra cash to keep the zed Hey Andy chrome wrap no way man Just had a week off preparing the nursery dude, im starting to get nervous..... Cant wait though !!!!! Missus wants an X5..... Nursery tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 Headphones we have a Suzuki Gv as the forth coming baby car but as I mentioned before it's the long distance work trek that's killing the zed i.e devaluing it very quickly. The performance cars are great but deep down I am still practical and need to think running costs?How much is a service for an M3 ? Insurance? Tarmac yours is due week before ours you will have to let me know what to expect One thing for sure no fleet specials if I can avoid them .... Ok I could be a hotel or airport taxi with the 300c ... Hey some extra cash to keep the zed Hey Andy chrome wrap no way man Just had a week off preparing the nursery dude, im starting to get nervous..... Cant wait though !!!!! Missus wants an X5..... Nursery tractor snap me too moving stuff out of room and getting ready for painting .. Got our pram last weekend .... Looking forward to baby Zee Get a Suzuki gv like us mate best kept secret in bargain 4x4 motoring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Hey, I know they are getting on a bit now, but you can pick up a decent spec Rover 75 for less than a grand. They are bullet proof and depending which model you buy, can be tuned no end. You will still have cash to spare for little one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 Hey, I know they are getting on a bit now, but you can pick up a decent spec Rover 75 for less than a grand. They are bullet proof and depending which model you buy, can be tuned no end. You will still have cash to spare for little one If Bmw hadn't peeshed off and left Rover on the poo the Rover 75 was supposed to be the best made car they ever made (well post P5 P6) etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 How about a Stagea as a family car? Loads of room in them..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 How about a Stagea as a family car?Loads of room in them..... Yeah I like that BM, cool - never seen one before, looks like a T5 What pram did you go for Stan ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 What's that a Mitusibishi of some sort? Got the Babystyle Oyster really neat design less clunky plastic more nice lightweight alloy Lucy will probably want to mod it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 What's that a Mitusibishi of some sort? No, it's a Nissan Stagea, with R34 front.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 How about a Stagea as a family car?Loads of room in them..... lmao, my mate was trying to get me to buy one of these instead of the zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 It does look like a cross between a volvo and the latest mitsubishi which does look very Volvo like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Least you would get your Windsurfing gear in this motor Husky !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Least you would get your Windsurfing gear in this motor Husky !!! *sniff* dont remind me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 You could a small country in that motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 For a family car with no space compromises it has to be an M5 Touring Yes mate it's a top machine but a)it's an estate Lucy would kill me and b)it's just too corporate for me if you knew how many I see every day on the M56... that's the trouble with beemers everyone aspires to one me I prefer Datsuns and supersized yank tanks My neighbour is taking delivery of a new 3 series soon he was keen to tell me .... In that case blindfold yourself before you get in then don't look at any of the badges It's all about the driving. Sometimes things are popular for a reason, totally agree that the BMW can attract a 'certain' type of punter though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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