Large sedan or an SUV?

[sangie]

Exactly what the title says, what should I get???

Is there more space in a sedan (say commodore size) or a smallish SUV (like a subaru forrester size?).
DH suggested a commodore wagon but I sat in one and being a shorty I found that I couldn't really see out the back very well. I didn't feel very comfortable in it.

Oh and we have 2 kids in car seats and want a decent boot for going away etc. Any suggestions appreciated please!!!

[Miss.September]

Go and check out the boot space in SUV's. It's the only way to really know if it's going to fit what you need. There is quite a big variation in them. I had a 2006 RAV 4 and the boot was the smallest I'd ever had. Our pram had to stand up when folded and then held with an octopus strap so it wouldn't fall on the door. But my old Camry could easily fit two full golf bags and a golf buggy. My Hyundai Excel had a bigger boot than the RAV lol.

[LuluHB]

I wouldn't go the Forrester if you want space L. We looked at them way back before Iz was born and they really didn't have all that much space.

I have a 7 seater Honda MDX and I love it for the extra seats - yesterday the three girls, my folks and I went to the zoo and we all fit in one car with the pram, picnic stuff and all. I have a friend with a commodore (I think its a Calais but they're the same size I think) sedan and there is an enormous amount of space both in the back seat and in the boot. If you don't want the extra seats of a 7 seater then that's the way I would go. Were it not for my parents getting older and my feeling that I need to accommodate for them then that's the way we would be going, even with the three girls now.

[Amaunet]

If its space you're after, the Subaru is not the car for you really small!

[Phteven]

If you're after space get a wagon. If you're worried about seeing out the back get one with reversing cameras. It feels a bit weird looking in front to reverse but you get used to it very quickly.

[LizLemon]

Like the others say do NOT get a forrester if you want space. They are tiny in the back.

I always said I'd never get ann SUV but having had one now I don't think I'd go back until the kids are a fair bit older.

[sangie]

Hhhmm ok the boot space in the forrester was what I was worried about. Ok so maybe cross that one off the list.

Onyx reversing cameras scare me lol! Which I know is weird as they should make it easier but like you said, its a matter of getting used to it I guess.

Lulu yes thinking commodore at the moment. Don't really have the need for 7 seats and I don't really want a huge car either.

Thanks!

[Kazzo]

Commodore's are great for space. The backseat is very spacious and the boots are huge. I also like the Toyota Aurions.

[Olive]

The outlanders have great boot space! Very deep, great car too

[Taurean]

Absolutely love our CX9. We also have a CX7 which is a beautiful car but the boot isn't big at all. The CX9 has a massive boot and the bonus of two extra (comfy) seats if you need them. The remaining boot space is small if you have it set us as a 7 seater though. I'm a shorty and have no probs with the CX9.

[meow]

Before we moved OS we had a Mitsubishi Magna wagon and I loved it. I'd buy one again for sure. It had heaps of space but was slightly smaller than the insane size of the Commodore. And they're cheaper and pretty fuel efficient.

[sangie]

Thanks all, going to check out all your suggestions. Think I need to put on my big girl panties and go test drive some larger cars (and try to park them which is what I'm most worried about!).

LuluHB - of course its a mini cooper convertible. And her name is Tallulah in case your wondering