You are here: Forums Coupes & Convertibles Cars you gave up for your kids

Cars you gave up for your kids

54 messages,  Last post on Jul 13, 2008 at 2:00 PM

You are in the Coupes & Convertibles Forum. Your Host is claires

What is this discussion about? Coupe, Convertible

Messages Page 3 of 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#21 of 54 What I gave up.... by michaell Jun 29, 2007 (8:39 am)
Nothing exotic or even fun, that's for sure. An '87 Isuzu P'up pickup was what I was driving when our son came along. We already had the family truckster ('88 Isuzu Trooper), but on the occasions where we had to put the car seat into the truck, it just wasn't working well.   The P'up got sold and I bought a '91 Nissan Sentra SE (I really wanted the SE-R), which worked much better, even if it was a 2-door, because of the back seat.
#22 of 54 I think my daughter is finally ready by joe97 Jul 02, 2007 (5:01 pm)
to have my Audi A4
#23 of 54 my sacrifice by qbrozen Jul 05, 2007 (5:07 am)
After a long string of "practical" primary cars, my wife decided I should finally treat myself to a sportscar. If we ever needed more seating, we had her SUV. So I picked up a used '04 350Z with 9K miles in Feb '05. In July '05, we found out we were having a baby. Joy! ... oh ... wait.   So just 9 months after purchase, I traded it for a less expensive 4-door and $4k cash to decorate the nursery.   I LOVED that car! And I'll be sure to always remind my son of that fact.   I do, however, still have my Alfa Spider (and, no, its not much of a sportscar, which you'd know if you ever drive one ... plus, it sees VERY little time on the road). Replies to this message: guss (Jul 05, 2007 5:26 am) qbrozen (Jul 05, 2007 5:32 am)
#24 of 54 Re: my sacrifice [qbrozen] by guss Jul 05, 2007 (5:26 am)
Replying to: qbrozen (Jul 05, 2007 5:07 am) it sees VERY little time on the road   Why ? Are you too busy changing diapers ? Replies to this message: qbrozen (Jul 05, 2007 5:32 am)
#25 of 54 Re: my sacrifice [guss] by qbrozen Jul 05, 2007 (5:32 am)
Replying to: guss (Jul 05, 2007 5:26 am) well, yes. But its a chain of events. I usually need or want to work on it in some way, and changing diapers prevents that. For example, I just replaced the rear springs. They took me 2 weeks, however, since I could only spend a few hours the first saturday, then had no time the following weekend, then a few hours to finish up the weekend after that.
#26 of 54 Re: Cars you gave up for your kids [nyccarguy] by topgear1224 Jul 06, 2007 (1:02 am)
Replying to: nyccarguy (Jun 11, 2007 6:15 pm) my dad had to give up his beautiful boss 302 and boss 429 for us
#27 of 54 This Thread by blacktalon Jul 06, 2007 (9:12 pm)
Makes me glad I'm still single.   Even if I do get married and have kids some time in the future, I swear I will never buy a minivan...   Something along the lines of a BMW 3 Series sedan, an Audi A4, or an Infiniti G35 sedan would probably make a fine family car (to go along with the absolutely necessary two-seater sports car). Replies to this message: euphonium (Jul 07, 2007 8:01 am) gagrice (Jul 07, 2007 9:03 am) nyccarguy (Jul 07, 2007 4:21 pm) guss (Jul 09, 2007 5:31 am)
#28 of 54 Re: This Thread [blacktalon] by euphonium Jul 07, 2007 (8:01 am)
Replying to: blacktalon (Jul 06, 2007 9:12 pm) "Makes me glad I'm still single."   Ever wondered how many ladies are glad you are still single?   If & when you are married and SHE wants a mini van, you'll have one and like it.   After your first born, the sports car will not be necessary at all. Your convertible will be the baby stroller.
#29 of 54 Re: This Thread [blacktalon] by gagrice Jul 07, 2007 (9:03 am)
Replying to: blacktalon (Jul 06, 2007 9:12 pm) You remind me of a friend. He is a 55 year old bachelor. Cannot figure out why he cannot find the perfect wife. How hard is it to get two baby seats in the back of a BMW 3?
#30 of 54 Re: This Thread [blacktalon] by nyccarguy Jul 07, 2007 (4:21 pm)
Replying to: blacktalon (Jul 06, 2007 9:12 pm) Even though I am married and have a beautiful 9 1/2 month old baby-boy, my wife and I have both SWORN OFF Minivans. We're trying to stay away from SUVs as well (although the BMW X3 & Land Rover LR2 are very nice). Her 2000 Mazda Protege ES is making its way towards the 88,000 mile mark and is developing some funny noises (you know, the ones that cost $500 to fix) and we're out growing it as the rear-facing safety seat makes the front passenger seat almost uninhabitable. I think we're going to lease a Passat Wagon at the end of the month.   I had my eye on the BMW 328i Sport Wagon, but there isn't enough room behind the back seats and the raked back window looks great, but impeades on cargo room.   Something along the lines of a BMW 3 Series sedan, an Audi A4, or an Infiniti G35 sedan would probably make a fine family car (to go along with the absolutely necessary two-seater sports car).   The cars you mentioned above would make a great 2nd car or commuter car for you, but kids (especially babies) have A LOT of stuff. Maybe you could get away with something like that for a day trip or maybe overnight, but it would be stuffed to the gills.   About the sports car, my '01 Prelude Type SH (while not as sports as your Z4 Coupe) has be relegated to commuting duty. I cut my mileage down from 20K per year to just over 13K per year since we had the baby. Replies to this message: guss (Jul 09, 2007 5:31 am)

Messages Page 3 of 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Coupes & Convertibles Cars you gave up for your kids