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07-05-2007, 10:42 AM | #61 | |||
Perfecting the 1-2 change
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07-05-2007, 04:22 PM | #62 | ||
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Stay away from the Cafe Latte 4 wheel or all wheel drives, like the Rav4's etc. All their good for is, in case there is a pot hole on the way to the Cafe latte shop.
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07-05-2007, 04:46 PM | #63 | ||
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I would say go and drive a Forester or Liberty before you both decide on what "feels safe"
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07-05-2007, 05:04 PM | #64 | |||
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09-05-2007, 12:43 PM | #65 | ||
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Me three - first time out in the Outback in pouring rain, I couldn't get over how it hung on. You still need to be sensible of course, an AWD car will still slide off the road. But with the power on, traction is just amazing. I'm re-learning the 'slow in, fast out' technique with the Subaru.
And sudden storms around Sydney are only going to get more frequent...
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09-05-2007, 12:46 PM | #66 | |||
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Mate your crazy!! Once you get baby seats, prams and **** in the boot you wont be able to move. My mates got a new Rav 4 and cant even push the seats back because of the baby seats, id be getting a Liberty wagon as said above. Not to mention the extra safety issues, truck runs up your *** your kids have no chance in a little hatch back, id be seriously rethinking with the money your going to spend on a Golf, (high service costs to, and repair costs after warranty).
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09-05-2007, 02:05 PM | #67 | ||
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I have been getting around in an N13 Pulsar hatch. Its easy to park and when you do it is small enough that there is still enough room to get in when you come back to find the compulsory 4WD parked in the space next to you. Wife sits in back with baby and dog sits (strapped) in front passenger seat next to me. Stroller fits across the back of the hatch and there is room around it for about half a dozen shopping bags. You should be able to do the same with a Golf but don't buy anything bigger than a stroller. If you get a layback one you can use it right from birth, they are also very manouverable in the shops. Stroller was $150 and convertible car seat about the same price. You don't have to spend a fortune.
We have this:http://www.babiesgalore.com.au/view_...bCategoryId%3D and this:http://www.motherschoice.com.au/page...s/MC_monza.pdf Both were on sale when we got them in just after christmas. Last edited by GXL078; 09-05-2007 at 02:12 PM. |
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09-05-2007, 03:02 PM | #68 | ||
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I second and third the Volvo suggestions. They are all over the safety aspect and a V40 or V70 etc wagon will provide everything you need and are very well built. I have owned several over the years, and I'm sorry but the good European cars that take pride in their safety record c###p all over the Japanese cars. Before I get flamed I have a Mitsubishi, Toyota, Chrysler (voyager) and Ford and have owned dozens of different cars over the years.
They all good cars in their own way and serve different purposes but the Volvos (can't buy one in a people mover otherwise I'd be owning it) win hands down for safety and quality. They far exceed collision requirements, whereas others may well meet the requirements but don't go beyond them, you won't know that unless you find out the hard way. I agree too that you wouldn't want a rear ender in a small hatch no matter what the manufacturer tells you. Only a few years ago there was an investigation into why people in the back of small Japanese 4WDs (Suzuki I think?)were found thrown on the road after collisions. The back seats were that poorly constructed they were breaking and collapsing backwards, the occupants were torpedoed out the back windows!! Yet they met the NCAP safety requirements. What I'm saying is, I'd be going for someone who has a known history of far exceeding safety requirements, not just meeting them. Here's some trivia Volvo invented the three point safety belts we all use now and gave the product to the motoring industry for community safety. BTW Volvo are now owned by Ford so you could rest easy that you'd be keeping it all in the family. Sorry if this looks like a rant. Rick. |
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09-05-2007, 04:04 PM | #69 | ||
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Try a Honda Odyssey, my previous post mentioned all the performance vehicles but thats obviously not that important, plus they look great, heaps of room etc
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13-08-2007, 03:19 PM | #70 | ||
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Just to let all know,
We have purchased a VW golf 2.0L Turbo Diesel 6 spd auto. Goes like a little ripper. |
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13-08-2007, 04:29 PM | #71 | |||
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Just FYI, its not an automatic. Its a DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox), a 6-speed electronically controlled dual clutch manual with two input shafts, one shaft per clutch. The Golf will serve you well. We have a 2.0 FSI 6sp Automatic (the petrol uses the auto, the Diesel the DSG) and its fantastic. PS - Nice choice of colour... same as our FSI.
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13-08-2007, 04:42 PM | #72 | |||
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13-08-2007, 04:44 PM | #73 | ||
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: e didn't read the whole thread. nice car i like the colour
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