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[quote="Stew Bartley"]
I'd say honda Crv...but I could be biased.
Has a bigger boot than the quashquai.
And has a more than capable 4wd when it's poor weather but don't pay 4wd tax.
They do a 1.6idtec which is quite powerful & economical.
Nice interior & plenty of toys available. Hold their value well as do most honda's
And ultra reliable.
Just my 2p's worth
Stew
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Could not agree more

Congrats.  Go drive an Audi SQ5.

I'd say honda Crv...but I could be biased.
Has a bigger boot than the quashquai.
And has a more than capable 4wd when it's poor weather but don't pay 4wd tax.
They do a 1.6idtec which is quite powerful & economical.
Nice interior & plenty of toys available. Hold their value well as do most honda's
And ultra reliable.
Just my 2p's worth
Stew

Just a little update. Started with a car I hadn't really considered- till I saw an ad.

New Nissan Qashqai. Wow, it's very very impressive and has won lots of awards.....interior is lovely.

http://www.whatcar.com/awards/2014/coty/winner

Well worth a look if you're in the market.

Ultimately, not for us as boot ain't big enough.

Cheers Wattie

, Thanks Bruce.

The QP had crossed my mind, love the GTS but don't wanna spend that kinda WONGA.....and the old duo shift ain't an option in Bath with all those hills.....and then there's the potential Bills.....maybe another day.

Looking for that rare breed of car that gives trouser tingle, reliability, practicality and is wife friendly!!

Cheers Wattie

[quote="wattie"]
Kel and I have found out that we're going to be parents which is terrific. I
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Congratulations!

Most people put their kids names down for schools, so... which gym are you signing him/her up to?

Since you liked the Maser, why not go for a Quattroporte? Second hand they're amazing value

THanks Meladdo, much appreciated.

It'll be just the 3 of us, unless there's been a miscount

Cheers Wattie

[quote="wattie"]
Kel and I have found out that we're going to be parents which is terrific. It also means We're gonna have to trade motors again!
Considering estates and of course 4x4's. Only downside I see to the larger 4x4's is that we'd be lifting a little one up into one...which is awkward....and Kel ain't comfy with huge cars but feels that if she sat higher it might help.

Interested to hear anyone's experience with.

C/E class Merc estates, 3litre Deisels.

3/5 Series 3 litre Touring BMW's.

X1,3 or X5

M Class Merc.

Cheers Wattie

Cheers Wattie
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Not much help with vehicle choice - I have a shogun and its a little agricultural comparred to some of the suggestions here but its sold and boringly reliable not to expensive to run and will do 37 - 40 mpg on a run will take all the clobber a baby needs plus much more....


My post is to wish you well and hope Kel has an uneventful pregnancy and a smooth birthing experience - My best wishes for you new life as a family! of three or is it 4 



Well done to you both!! IVF is an emotional roller coaster and is no easy time to endure. Its all good though when there is a baby at the end of it. Congratulations 

Now I have had a few more beers I can be more honest.  Don't get anything other than a Mercedes.  That is all.

Ben

Put Sam in the boot ? 

Congratulations.

Only thing to add, is that some 'big' cars are not that big when you put the second stage baby seat in. My little lad is about to turn two and he is already kicking the back of the front seat in our Evoque.

Thanks for the nice wishes fellas.

It's been quite a couple of years for us. Vasectomy reversal (after 15 years), then lots of natural trying without success. At the same time my Dad became Very ill. In December 2013 we decided to try to bypass "chance" due to our ages and had Kel's first IVF transfer on 31st Jan, the day my dad died.

I'd kept the whole thing a secret from my Dad as I knew it was unlikely he would survive to see our little one and didn't want to upset him further. However, in his final hours when he was unconscious I didn't want there to be any secrets between us so I told him our news. Doctors say that hearing is the last of the senses to go.

At the ages of 49 and 40 the odds are pretty slim of IVF success so I like to think that Dad may have had a word with the big fella (if he's there) and sorted things out for us!!! Maybe he arranged a transfer deal

Our baby really is our little miracle......so to those in a similar "baby trying" situation never give up!!

Uk, Bath return shortly so will perhaps see some of you around at an event or two.

Gotta get the car choice right this time, lots to think about in terms of requirements so looking forward to driving a few and deciding.

Happy Easter all.
cheers Wattie

I think we will need to wet the babes head mate! 

All the best to you both.

Nick

Wattie

You ask about BMW 5 Series Touring. I had a F11 530d 2010 which did 110,000 faultless miles over 3 years. I p/ex it for a 535d F11 about 6 weeks ago.

I was very happy with my 530d. Plenty of grunt. Good economy. Plenty of space. Not as much as Merc E class estate but plenty for my purposes.

Congrats BTW.

Well done both !