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What's large family car should Northern Hope get?

Mini-Van
4 (17.4%)
Station Wagon
14 (60.9%)
SUV
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Car argument.
« on: April 18, 2005, 04:28:09 PM »
Ok, my wife and I are having an argument. She wants to get a...gulp...minivan. I hate them..hate them...hate them. I am trying to convince her that we should get something like a Volvo station wagon. On the other hand I am trying to see her side of the argument, and get other ideas.
 
So, family type people, what kind of car do you prefer? It can be a general answer(i.e. Station wagon, minivan,SUV), or more specific. I was just wondering... If you could get a family car today, what would you buy?
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Re: Car argument.
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2005, 04:33:56 PM »
Ugh! I woudnt have a mini van! I had a nice Toyota 4 Runner that I had to give up before I moved here. Last year after the birth of our 4th son we had to decide wheter to get a mini van or a 7 seater station wagon. We tried the Picasso for a year before the birth but didnt really care for the style. We are now driving a Peugeot 307SW  7 seater station wagon. I think we made the right decision.
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« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2005, 04:36:52 PM »
Personally, I think minivans are the root of all evil.  I drive a Subaru Forester (dunno if it's available in the UK) and love it.  It holds everything I need, yet still feels and drives like a car.

Remember - friends don't let friends buy minivans!  ;D
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Re: Car argument.
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2005, 04:39:52 PM »
LMAO Fungirl!!!  ;D
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Re: Car argument.
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2005, 04:40:54 PM »
Station wagon.  Definitely.  It's what I grew up riding in and I would love to have one now!

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Re: Car argument.
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2005, 04:43:18 PM »
Oh!  I soooooo want a mini-van.  I really really want one.  Some day I'm going to have one.  Don't know how I'll convince the husband though.  So, I think you should get a mini-van.  
ooooooooooooooh!  Let's do a poll!
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Re: Car argument.
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2005, 04:46:15 PM »
I drive a minivan!

And I absolutely LOVE it! 

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Re: Car argument.
« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2005, 04:50:05 PM »
Quote from: FunGirl on April 18, 2005, 04:36:52 PM

Remember - friends don't let friends buy minivans!  ;D
Oh, I love this. I think I'll use this tonight.  :D

Oh and who made the poll, that's great. Ok, I'm on my way home, I'll talk to you all tomorrow.
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« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2005, 06:56:18 PM »
I hate mini-vans... I vote for the estate car.  :)
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Re: Car argument.
« Reply #9 on: April 18, 2005, 06:57:34 PM »
I'm a Parrothead, Cubs fan who drives a mini-van!   :o

Where did it all go wrong? 
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Re: Car argument.
« Reply #10 on: April 18, 2005, 08:52:28 PM »
I took my (US) drivers test in a Chrysler minivan - the original first model that started the whole trend! I have a bit of a soft spot for them. Here in the UK I'd definitely want a wagon/estate over a minivan/people carrier.

However, SUVs are really the root of all evil!
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Re: Car argument.
« Reply #11 on: April 18, 2005, 08:54:24 PM »
Quote from: balmerhon on April 18, 2005, 08:52:28 PM
However, SUVs are really the root of all evil!

In our family we call those excessively stupid vehicles.   ;)
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Re: Car argument.
« Reply #12 on: April 18, 2005, 08:55:02 PM »
Cars are like handbags. Get the smallest that will hold everything you need to carry.  ;)
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« Reply #13 on: April 18, 2005, 09:07:11 PM »
Quote from: balmerhon on April 18, 2005, 08:52:28 PM
However, SUVs are really the root of all evil!

No, they're not!
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Re: Car argument.
« Reply #14 on: April 18, 2005, 10:18:02 PM »
It's all about car seats: if you've got more than 2 you need a minivan.  We own a 1976 (yes, 76) Buick Estate Wagon and a 2000 VW Passat Wagon, but with another on the way, the Passat has to go for a minivan.  Besides you'll be safer, trust me.
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