The only problem with that style is the width for going through doors. We went tandem for ease (although with a 2 and an almost 5 year old i think we have used it maybe 3 or 4 times (waste of money but he ho).
Yeh we're between two at the moment which aren't too wide, one is the same width as our current single pram actually (it's designed very cleverly) so hopefully won't have too many issues.
We're looking for a new family car and my wife just simply refuses to drive anything too large. I can understand that but to her 'too large' is anything larger than a small hatchback. Unfortunately the kids are getting a bit too big for the legroom in the back on a small hatch but she doesn't seem to care about that, despite protests from the kids. We've had to walk away from several quite interesting cars because they aren't a hatchback or small SUV. The only exceptions to these have been quite prestigious cars that she likes the badge on. Then she'll happily disregard the size. So it's either a small hatchback or a massive premium badge car. Given our requirements I felt that a Skoda Kodiaq would be a fantastic family car. But it's too large for her unless it has a Merecdes badge on. Sadly it doesn't have that badge.
I think we've settled on (probably) an A3 or if I have my way then at least the S3 so I enjoy it when driving (and I'll be doing 90% of the driving).
If you'll be doing 90% of the driving then why does your wife's preference hold more weight than yours?
VW T-roc? Although I don't think you can get one in budget as they only came out this year.
Very nice. We don't have to buy until April next year so have time for prices to drop, also 13k/price of the bimma was the wife's limit and doesn't mean I can't spend more without telling her if I think it's worth it
if she likes the 500 how about the 500x?
Likes it but it's not a contender as it needs to be a solid car.
Tbh not sure why you would want something sturdy/solid to protect your family since that's literally the opposite of what makes a car safe. I suggest looking at cars and their euro ncap scores. Imho those tests are a bit debatable, but it's downright better than the "german made == reliable" mantra...
Also french is bad but fiat is ok? Let's get our stereotypes right come on
Obviously the car will need to rate highly within its NCAP category, but there are limits to their tests. I'd rather a strong, well built car that can take a pounding than a cheaply made potential pancake.
I know BMW and Mercs, I know how much of an impact they can take without incident and I've seen how badly damaged other cars can get from the same. Solid/sturdy is my preference.
Regarding the Fiat, you've misread me when you have thought I've said they're are a contender.
Size wise is it because of width or length?
Something like the Hyundai Tucson, the Evoque or (less sexy) CRV are all a fair chunk shorter than a 3 Series, but may be a few cm wider than it depending on how it's measured.
I guess it depends on what she considers sexy...
EDIT: Just noticed the budget - assumed it was more considering the discussions of BMWs. Tucson (or whatever the previous was called - ix???), Rav 4 etc.
Size wise is more the bulk rather than length/width but I'd say width is more an issue than length. As long as visibility is good then she'll be fine driving anything once she gets more confidence in whatever it is.
I have a 5 Touring so we have a "family" car already so don't need anything too big, just something comfortable and safe, with a decent sized boot that is easily loadable.
