vboy418

Well guys I need your options on a good family car. For all you family guys what car do you think would work? I have a 4month and its sad but decided to sell the IS and get a bigger car. I will look at the is350 again maybe my finance will like it but she really wnats a SUV. Ive been looking at the murano/ pathfinder / and maxima. I will look at GM's too. thing is also I get a 5% discount on Gm's and nissans through my company.


Thanks

MGS4

Quest

vboy418

i saw the 07 on espn autotrader today. not bad. but no van's hahaah

bizzy928

Go for the new Rav4.

I would stay away from the Maxima due to poor side impact crash ratings.

LexFather

RX 350 or the new Camry.
IS 350 should be fine since its a newborn and it just got the best crash ratings in class.

Vegassc400

Agreed on the Quest. If you want something sporty, I'd suggest getting a second car. Hauling a baby is quite a chore and you'll need all the space you can get.

PhilipMSPT

iTrader: (5)

It depends on what you want and what is more important to you. Here are some suggestions:

Most room for least $$$: Scion xB.
Family car that you can pass on you your child when he/she turns 18: Toyota Camry.
When you want to send your child to an orphanage: IS350.
SUV for you, your wife, and kid: Infiniti FX.
SUV for you, your wife, and lotsa kids: Yukon Denali.
Minivan (upon complete automotive defeat): Honda Odyssey.
Sedan for your pampered child or wife: LS460L with Ultra Super-Duper Luxury and Supreme Bling package.
Divorce: Ferrari F430.
Divorce with alimony: Hyundai Accent.

I hope this helps...

Iceman

Adding one child to the family doesn't really demand an SUV or minivan. A carseat fits quite nicely in the back of my GS, with room for three adults comfortably. Four can even squeeze in for short trips.

I think it's when you go to a two carseat family that a sedan becomes impractical.

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

id disagree there, the honda just doesnt seem to last as long (interior wise and sound wise) as the Toyota Sienna.

vboy418

thanks for the info. Im looking at the rav 4 highlander and the camry right now. I know one child doesnt demand a bigger car but ive been looking for something new.

Im planning on putting 10-15k on top of my sell value. and will definately be looking for the is350 coupe in the near future.

LexFather

I am sorry but driving a Quest is as sporty as driving a recliner.

JZA80MHU38

Go for the BMW 3-series instead of the IS if you are looking at that class. The 3 has much better space in the rear, and the door opening makes it easier to get the car seat in and out. Not sure if you are going to lease or buy, but Bimmer has pretty good lease rate.

I probably won't buy a RAV4. I don't think it has a rear bumper/shock absorber.

If you can get a good lease rate on the Quest, get it. Otherwise, don't think about it.

Make sure you get something with LATCH.

Vegassc400

That's why I said to get another car if he wanted something sporty. I wasn't implying that the Quest was sporty by any means.

BTW, I love my recliner. I can go from awake to asleep in 3.5 seconds.

vboy418

im buying, never leased a car. hehe

Im decided to go with the toyota highlander hybird. I would go get a bimmer 3series but my wife is planning on getting one for her soon. We need a SUV for road trips and all that family stuff... plus it wouldnt be to bad having a SUV. I havent had one in a while tho my parents drive a rx330. SO soon she will have her sports car and later I will get mine. Thanks for all the advice...

Ill post some pics Im digging the blue

SilverLady

A safe SUV is an excellent choice against the sedan with the baby - and a coupe is a major hassle!

You don't get to choose when the baby gets sick, and depending on where you live the ability to get through snow and bad conditions gives a lot of piece of mind.

Rear doors, good height and not having to bend for the car seat can be a lot easier.

There's lots of stuff that go with a baby and then a child - now it is baby carriage, portable playpens and cribs, etc. Later will be sports and scouting projects (not to mention the team and the troop).

The liftup door on most SUVs gives you a great changing area in the back - complete with sun and rain shade!