Loads of other people ask this question so why not me…
Later this year my current car is due for replacement. It’s a great car (BMW 3 series) but not the most practical for a family of 4 with kids who are getting to an age where we can look at heading off with 4 bikes and that.
I’m looking for something that will work as a good family car, cover me for a reasonable daily commute and take a bike or two in the back with minimal faff.
I like the idea of something like a Skoda Yeti or Ford Cmax as I could take the centre rear seat out and slide a bike through upright (front wheel removed) whilst keeping the booster seats on both side rear seats. This will be handy for quickly sticking my bike in ther car for weekly night rides. I do this occasionally with my Wife’s old Renault Scenic but I don’t get to take the keys very often. This reason is putting me off an estate
I can’t have any sort of van or old banger as I need a new or fairly new car under the terms of my work car allowance. Budget would be around £20k give or take and the plan to run it for 3 years.
For bigger trips away I’d look at roof carriers (as I use now) or a tow bar and rack and use the space inside to stash kit and people.
Also needs to be a reasonable spec as there are some things I’ve got used to on the beamer that I would prefer not to do without (mine is one with working indicators)
Once the Summer is out of the way I’ll be wanting to sort as many test drives as I can but am getting a bit stumped on the shortlist. Thoughts so far;
Ford Cmax – god spec for the money, seem flexible enough
Skoda Yeti – A bit pricey for what you get and quite crude feeling inside
Hyundai IX35 – A mate works for them and can get me a deal but it doesn't quite tick the boxes above
Citroen C3 Picasso – looks quirky but a bit sh!t inside
Skoda Roomster – One for the window lickers
Owt else I should consider (sits back and waits for recommendations of knackered old vans and estates and suggestions of pocketing the difference on my allowance).
Ta.
