04-09-2018, 10:54 AM | #11 |
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Neither of my kids (12 and 13 now) have ever complained about back seat space in the 135.
Although I'm short and the passenger seat is usually empty
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04-09-2018, 11:03 AM | #12 | |
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I've questioned plenty of times the perceived necessity of a sedan. I make do just fine with the e46m3 and daily kid duty. So yeah, if I were him, I'd do an m2 CP and call it a day. *Actually, if I were him, I would've kept the 911 and avoided this new conundrum completely. |
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04-09-2018, 11:10 AM | #13 | |
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The oldest is 10.5, the little one getting close to 9. Technically they cannot go in the front seat. The Miata has a loophole in that it has no back seat. So I've driven them both (individually, of course!) on the passenger seat with the airbag hard-disabled with a key, and the seat all the way back. |
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04-09-2018, 11:11 AM | #14 |
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My son, who is a very tall 12 yr old, rides in the back of the 1er just fine. I agree with Bren, kids *can* fit in the back of a coupe for a few miles. I'd check out an M2. I'd also look at the S7 to see if it is any good (I know nothing about it), just another option.
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04-09-2018, 11:16 AM | #15 | |
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I'll just add that while the Miata/Boxster/whatever has few restrictions, whatever "sedan" or equivalent I get has to have full approval by Mrs. FC. And for reference, she hated being in the Turbo. She felt it was too uncomfortable/low/loud/etc. So there is that. That sedan has to be a family car. It can have a sporty edge, but has to be useful and ergonomic. For example, it has to be tolerable on a drive to Canada if needed. |
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04-09-2018, 11:47 AM | #16 |
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04-09-2018, 01:03 PM | #17 |
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Considering I get to have a "whatever you want" car, I don't think her requirement that the 2 cars be able to carry the family of 4 comfortably is unreasonable.
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04-09-2018, 01:25 PM | #18 |
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04-09-2018, 01:32 PM | #19 |
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04-09-2018, 01:47 PM | #20 |
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Actually, a Ram 1500 would be very comfortable for a road trip, and more than capable of handling Canada. Also handy for many around the house types of jobs that I'm sure his wife demands of him.
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