This is the car I've had since November of '02. I needed a snow car while living in New Hampshire, so this is what I bought. This car has been great; and Derek and I thought it would make a solid family car too. Much to our surprise, when we went to have the car seat installed, it turns out this isn't such a great family car. The car seat wouldn't fit in the middle of the back seat, so it has to sit behind the passenger seat, which would not be that big of an issue except, the passenger seat has to be all the way forward with the seat back straight up in order for it to fit. This basically makes the front passenger seat inoperable. So, we spent the weekend car shopping. Car shopping while 39 weeks pregnant is pretty interesting. We lugged the car seat and stroller with us everywhere we go to make sure we don't run into this issue with the new car we purchase too. Our requirements for a vehicle: all wheel or four wheel drive so we can get to Tahoe, enough room for baby stuff, leather seats so it's easy to clean up messes, space for the dog when we go on road trips and good gas mileage. And we'd prefer to not spend a ton of money because the car is likely to get thrashed by kid(s). We've discovered our requirements rule out quite a few vehicles. So, we've narrowed things down to either a Honda CRV or a Subaru Forrester. I'm sold on either one, so from here on out, it's up to Derek to work his magic and see where he can get the best deal. And I'll sadly say good-bye to my WRX.
Monday, February 9, 2009
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This is the car I've had since November of '02. I needed a snow car while living in New Hampshire, so this is what I bought. This car has been great; and Derek and I thought it would make a solid family car too. Much to our surprise, when we went to have the car seat installed, it turns out this isn't such a great family car. The car seat wouldn't fit in the middle of the back seat, so it has to sit behind the passenger seat, which would not be that big of an issue except, the passenger seat has to be all the way forward with the seat back straight up in order for it to fit. This basically makes the front passenger seat inoperable. So, we spent the weekend car shopping. Car shopping while 39 weeks pregnant is pretty interesting. We lugged the car seat and stroller with us everywhere we go to make sure we don't run into this issue with the new car we purchase too. Our requirements for a vehicle: all wheel or four wheel drive so we can get to Tahoe, enough room for baby stuff, leather seats so it's easy to clean up messes, space for the dog when we go on road trips and good gas mileage. And we'd prefer to not spend a ton of money because the car is likely to get thrashed by kid(s). We've discovered our requirements rule out quite a few vehicles. So, we've narrowed things down to either a Honda CRV or a Subaru Forrester. I'm sold on either one, so from here on out, it's up to Derek to work his magic and see where he can get the best deal. And I'll sadly say good-bye to my WRX.
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2 comments:
Hi Shana and Derek you could ask your portuguese friend that works in cars to get you a good deal....
go for the honda! Better return for the money and Consumer reports have them at the top!
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