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I need a bigger car... but don't know what to go for. Help!
BillieTheBot
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Since October 2008, I've owned a 1998 Ford Fiesta. It's served me well enough, but circumstances in my life have changed quite a bit since I first got it. Previously, I did a seasonal job on a holiday park back in Wales and I generally was on my own in the car. However, I'd been in a long-distance relationship for quite some time and I decided last November to move to Northern Ireland to be with her. Things are going pretty well, bar one or two minor issues.
I have no wish to violate the anonymity of my girlfriend so she shall be known, for the purposes of this thread, as Miss S. Now, Miss S has got cerebral palsy. This basically means that she has difficulty walking around and needs to use a walking frame and occasionally a wheelchair. As good as my car has been to me, I regret to say that the car is increasingly unsuitable for the purposes of carrying these things around. So, over the next few weeks and months, I want to buy a bigger car. The missus has also recently mentioned that if we get married and have children, the car will also need to be able to potentially carry a pram as well. The Ford Fiesta simply wouldn't be practical for all this, so I will need a larger car.
Has anyone got any recommendations for cars that have a large boot or enough room to carry around myself, Miss S, any prospective children, wheelchair and so on, if need be?
Oh yes, in case anyone's wondering, a 4x4 wouldn't be suitable as it would be very difficult for Miss S to get into the aformentioned vehicle. Any responses would naturally be appreciated.
I have no wish to violate the anonymity of my girlfriend so she shall be known, for the purposes of this thread, as Miss S. Now, Miss S has got cerebral palsy. This basically means that she has difficulty walking around and needs to use a walking frame and occasionally a wheelchair. As good as my car has been to me, I regret to say that the car is increasingly unsuitable for the purposes of carrying these things around. So, over the next few weeks and months, I want to buy a bigger car. The missus has also recently mentioned that if we get married and have children, the car will also need to be able to potentially carry a pram as well. The Ford Fiesta simply wouldn't be practical for all this, so I will need a larger car.
Has anyone got any recommendations for cars that have a large boot or enough room to carry around myself, Miss S, any prospective children, wheelchair and so on, if need be?
Oh yes, in case anyone's wondering, a 4x4 wouldn't be suitable as it would be very difficult for Miss S to get into the aformentioned vehicle. Any responses would naturally be appreciated.
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I dunno, I'd say look in the MPV range. Stuff like the Vauxhall Zafira, Renault Megane Scenic, Toyota Corolla Verso, Focus C-Max, that sort of thing. What sort of budget have you got?
As for that Nissan Primera, something like that could well suit the bill nicely.
But I'm just thinking, in terms of accessibility issues, these lower cars can be a bit of a pain, depending on the sorts of mobility issues you're talking about. The other option are cars like the Ford Fusion or Vauxhall Meriva, which are essentially more accessible versions of cars like the Fiesta, with bigger doors and more headroom.
Alternatively, the Skoda Roomsters are supposed to be good and are a cross between a van / car.
They are much appreciated. Cheers all.
Any thoughts about what you want to get?