What car? - Page 5

Desmo · 31-07-2007, 11:47

I really can't believe you're thinking of getting a Mini with 3 kids

Matblack · 31-07-2007, 11:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desmo

I really can't believe you're thinking of getting a Mini with 3 kids

Perfectly practical, as long you your legs are shorter than mine you have 4 very usable seats

MB

Desmo · 31-07-2007, 11:53

And room for bugger all else

I know the girls aren't babies any more so Karyn isn't carting lots of stuff around with them, but still. I'd not entertain a Mini with one child, let alone 3

Also, Karyn is stepping down from a huge vehicle. How much is that size used when you don't really realise it?

Obviously this is all guess work on my part as I have no idea. I just can't see it being a good move.

Mark · 31-07-2007, 11:54

Slightly off-topic, but meh. I know next to nothing about cars, except that Minnie rocks and I can't blame you for wanting one. I keep seeing one down the road from here that has the same colour scheme as Minnie but it's an S and has a sunroof. Still caused a WTF moment the first time I saw it.

PS - if you do get one, best not be trying this at home...

Pebs · 31-07-2007, 12:59

LOL! Stop being so practical Desmo!!!

There is a plan. Ish. MtE is getting a 'normal' car, we will both be insured on both cars.

My car now gets used for the school run, for shopping and thats it (and it'll be a car to get to work in). I've thought and thought about what I use it for and that really is it. The only time I use the second row of seats is if all 5 of us are doing a long journey and I can't bear the thought of hours of squabbling so they get seperated. 5 of us simply won't fit in a Mini so it'll never be an issue.

The only other time I use it is when someone needs a big car, like the booze cruise. Not really a realistic reason to keep a big car.

Currently I'm using MtE's escort as it's far cheaper to run than mine. I don't think I've yet put anything in the boot. That said, if it really is too tiny, I won't get one. I can't really remember how small they are inside.

Matblack · 31-07-2007, 13:01

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Originally Posted by Pebbles

I want an indie blue one with white bonnet stripes, white mirrors and a white roof but NOT white wheels. Must be Cooper S,

http://www.cooperchelmsfordmini.co.u...ent_stock.html

Cooper S

Manual
2003

39,034
Indi Blue Metallic
Leather GRAVITY Black
£11,995

Hmmmmm, must be fate

MB

Pebs · 31-07-2007, 13:03

lol I've seen it. It's what made me decide on the colours I wanted. I wubs it lots.

Matblack · 31-07-2007, 13:10

Specwise that car is very similar to mine, it even has the HK stereo, the leather and the multi function wheel which gives you cruise control.

Should still have 'tlc' too so £300 give you an extra 3 years of services, nice car

MB

Pebs · 31-07-2007, 21:36

I accidentally seem to have arranged a test drive. Oops.

Nutcase · 01-08-2007, 05:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desmo

And room for bugger all else

I know the girls aren't babies any more so Karyn isn't carting lots of stuff around with them, but still. I'd not entertain a Mini with one child, let alone 3

Also, Karyn is stepping down from a huge vehicle. How much is that size used when you don't really realise it?

Obviously this is all guess work on my part as I have no idea. I just can't see it being a good move.

Whilst I've never been in one, I don't think that the new MINI is quite so squished as the original

But if it does look tight, I guess one could always buy a roof rack and a selection of straws, one being shorter than the rest

31-07-2007, 11:47	#41
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	I really can't believe you're thinking of getting a Mini with 3 kids __________________

31-07-2007, 11:53	#43
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	And room for bugger all else I know the girls aren't babies any more so Karyn isn't carting lots of stuff around with them, but still. I'd not entertain a Mini with one child, let alone 3 Also, Karyn is stepping down from a huge vehicle. How much is that size used when you don't really realise it? Obviously this is all guess work on my part as I have no idea. I just can't see it being a good move. __________________

31-07-2007, 12:59	#45
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	LOL! Stop being so practical Desmo!!! There is a plan. Ish. MtE is getting a 'normal' car, we will both be insured on both cars. My car now gets used for the school run, for shopping and thats it (and it'll be a car to get to work in). I've thought and thought about what I use it for and that really is it. The only time I use the second row of seats is if all 5 of us are doing a long journey and I can't bear the thought of hours of squabbling so they get seperated. 5 of us simply won't fit in a Mini so it'll never be an issue. The only other time I use it is when someone needs a big car, like the booze cruise. Not really a realistic reason to keep a big car. Currently I'm using MtE's escort as it's far cheaper to run than mine. I don't think I've yet put anything in the boot. That said, if it really is too tiny, I won't get one. I can't really remember how small they are inside. __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

31-07-2007, 13:03	#47
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	lol I've seen it. It's what made me decide on the colours I wanted. I wubs it lots. __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

31-07-2007, 13:10	#48
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Specwise that car is very similar to mine, it even has the HK stereo, the leather and the multi function wheel which gives you cruise control. Should still have 'tlc' too so £300 give you an extra 3 years of services, nice car MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

31-07-2007, 11:54	#44
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Slightly off-topic, but meh. I know next to nothing about cars, except that Minnie rocks and I can't blame you for wanting one. I keep seeing one down the road from here that has the same colour scheme as Minnie but it's an S and has a sunroof. Still caused a WTF moment the first time I saw it. PS - if you do get one, best not be trying this at home...

31-07-2007, 21:36	#49
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	I accidentally seem to have arranged a test drive. Oops. __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!