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hmm8191
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Re: Do you plan to buy a bigger car?
Posted by Goldi0218
People have been getting along rather well way before minivans and SUV's came along.
Because they had station wagons! 
I'm one of four kids so it was a necessity. We have a small SUV (Jeep Liberty) and when it's time to change cars we'll probably do a large sedan. This car is smaller than the sport coupe I had before!
It cost about $70 to fill it with gas.
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asecretposter
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Re: Do you plan to buy a bigger car?
Posted by Goldi0218
We already had a small SUV but having a child would not have been cause enough to buy a bigger car. People have been getting along rather well way before minivans and SUV's came along.
You are right, however I will tell you that with the size of strollers compared to back then ,and the size of carseats it is really tough to have a "car" for more than one child if they are both still in infant and converter seats. My stroller does not even fit in the back of my MILs car.
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| Posted 7/22/08 10:20 AM |
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kerrycec03
Mom of 2 beautiful boys!!
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Re: Do you plan to buy a bigger car?
nope, we have a Saturn Vue so we'll be ok. I do want to get her fully cleaned though before the baby goes in.
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| Posted 7/22/08 10:24 AM |
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shell
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Re: Do you plan to buy a bigger car?
Nah, We have a chevy equinox....that is big enough. I have a 2-door car that DH now drives and I took over the equinox.
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| Posted 7/22/08 10:27 AM |
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Goldi0218
My miracles!
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Re: Do you plan to buy a bigger car?
Cars of today are a bit smaller than the sedans of yester-year, I'll admit that. However, ever try to fold a PRAM the way you can fold a travel system? Not an easy task. My mom did it with an infant and three other kids. Good thing they were older and could help her lift.
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| Posted 7/22/08 10:48 AM |
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Hofstra26
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Re: Do you plan to buy a bigger car?
We did last year when we were ready to TTC. We got a 2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited V6 because I really wanted a truck for the space and my DH wanted something that was reliable and good on gas. For an SUV the gas mileage is great (19/26) and it costs about $50-55 to fill up. (87 octane) I drove with it from Stony Brook to Queens every day and was happy with the mileage. Anyway, I'm happy to have the extra cargo space once the baby arrives. For me, it will be easier to fit the stroller, groceries, etc. etc. into my truck than a car. But I agree with everyone, it's a hard choice to make given the current gas prices but if you do want a SUV there are some affordable choices out there that do get decent mileage too!! 
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| Posted 7/22/08 11:02 AM |
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CkGm
They get so big, so fast :(
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Re: Do you plan to buy a bigger car?
We were going to get an Oddessy but now I am thinking we are going to keep my Accord. It will fit two car seats comfortably.
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| Posted 7/22/08 11:04 AM |
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pixie
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Re: Do you plan to buy a bigger car?
I have a convertable bug, and I dont think thats gonna work  Gonna take a big hit and Im gonna miss that car, but its time to grow
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| Posted 7/22/08 11:16 AM |
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Candy Girl
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erin
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Re: Do you plan to buy a bigger car?
I think I am going to upgrade, but only because my car is not the safest model out there. I have a bare bones 2005 Honda Civic. DH really wants me to have a car with front/rear side curtain airbags, running lights and ABS. I still have payments left on the civic so the $$ won't bother me as much as the gas $$. I REALLY want to make sure whatever I get is fuel efficient AND small enough to squeeze into the small parking spaces in Park Slope.
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| Posted 7/22/08 11:32 AM |
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beachgirl13
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Re: Do you plan to buy a bigger car?
With our second on the way, DH wants to. I want to hang on to the car until it's time to get another one. I think I can survive without a bigger car for a while.
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| Posted 7/22/08 11:33 AM |
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Violet
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Re: Do you plan to buy a bigger car?
We might have to. Since DH and I both work in Manhattan, we only kept my Toyota solara (that my parents bought me when I was in college) and sold his Acura shortly after we moved into our house.
We are thinking to get a Nissan Murano, but seriously I am so not looking forward to making car payments, and the mortgage, and our student loan, all with a new baby expenses....
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| Posted 7/22/08 11:36 AM |
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mrsv
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Re: Do you plan to buy a bigger car?
Dh has a brand new Audi A4, he is keeping his car. I have a 99 Grand Vitara(SUV) and I am getting a newer car.. its time. I am going for the Honda Element, it's stain resistant/scratch resistant and plenty of room. The baby can throw up in in or drop food in it and I can hose out the inside....lol
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| Posted 7/22/08 12:19 PM |
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1stimemom
Love my boys
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Re: Do you plan to buy a bigger car?
My DH owns a few car dealerships, so I can drive whatever, whenever. Right now I am in Mitsubishi Endevour, but I am pushing to get an Infiniti FX35. He wants me in a range rover, but I think that is completely unnessesary
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| Posted 7/22/08 12:25 PM |
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twinkletoes807
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Re: Do you plan to buy a bigger car?
I have a 4 door Honda Civic and DH has a mini van so we're all set. Thankfully DH recently got transferred and takes the train to work now. Gas prices are ridiculous!! 
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Lizzy
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Re: Do you plan to buy a bigger car?
I just bought a bigger car this past weekend I knew I would need something bigger with the baby coming -- especially not having 4 doors would have been miserable!
I got a "fam jet" which I think sounds better than station wagon
This car takes about $10 more to fill up than my small car 
Edit: Sorry for the bad picture of me... I had just thrown up in the bushes  I love m/s!! Image Attachment(s):
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| Posted 7/22/08 1:12 PM |
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wannabemom
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Re: Do you plan to buy a bigger car?
while growing up, my family never had a large car/station wagon / van. we always had mid-sized cars and never had a problem with space.
So, when I bought a new car in early 2007 (knowing I was going to TTC soon) I just made sure I had a family-friendly mid-sized car....
I got a prius. great fuel economy, and a fold down split seat for those days you really have to haul stuff, yet need a baby seat in the back. It's also great for driving around the grandparents... good leg room back there.....
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| Posted 7/22/08 1:26 PM |
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wannabemom
look who's freshly baked!
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Re: Do you plan to buy a bigger car?
Posted by asecretposter
Posted by Goldi0218
We already had a small SUV but having a child would not have been cause enough to buy a bigger car. People have been getting along rather well way before minivans and SUV's came along.
You are right, however I will tell you that with the size of strollers compared to back then ,and the size of carseats it is really tough to have a "car" for more than one child if they are both still in infant and converter seats. My stroller does not even fit in the back of my MILs car.
mmmm, the miricle of the hatch back sedan..... our stroller fit in our car when it was even still in the box! not to mention we bought it before going to a party, so my mom was also there, and there were gifts and cakes in the car.
I will say traditional trunks (mom has one) are much harder to work with.....
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LuckySV
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Re: Do you plan to buy a bigger car?
Well, originally we weren't going to eventhough DH's car is a bottom of the line Hyundai accent (manual e/t). But, his AC just went and it's $700 to repair (car's only worth maybe $2000 and has over 125,000 miles) so I'm going to get a more family friendly car and he'll take my old car. But we're not going to look until March and we'll get maybe a civic or accord. There's no need for us to rush out and get a new car right now. The baby can travel around fine in my focus for a few months! 
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Nicole728
My Happy Girl
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Re: Do you plan to buy a bigger car?
Dh just traded in his truck a few months ago for a GMC Acadia...i will probably take it when the baby comes, but we'll see.
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| Posted 7/22/08 1:49 PM |
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ILJ619
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Re: Do you plan to buy a bigger car?
i have an equinox now i was actually at one point thinking of switching to a sedan but scratched that idea. it gets about $51 in gas no bad at all for a small suv. roomy in the back.
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Akajt98
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Re: Do you plan to buy a bigger car?
No upgrades planned for us. We have an Acura MDX truck and a 4 door Honda Civic so we are good to go!
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MrsBlueSash
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Re: Do you plan to buy a bigger car?
Just to add, we did buy a bigger car after DD came. She was born in July and I had a Accord Coupe, 8 years old. It was ok for a bit, getting the carseat carrier out wasn't too bad, but its so much easier now that we have a bigger car. We got a Saturn SUV in Oct.
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| Posted 7/22/08 2:15 PM |
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Goldi0218
My miracles!
Member since 12/05 23902 total posts
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Leslie
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Re: Do you plan to buy a bigger car?
I found the quintessential family vehicle:
COME ON GET HAPPY!!!!!
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| Posted 7/22/08 2:23 PM |
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asecretposter
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Re: Do you plan to buy a bigger car?
I wanted this, but DH said no 
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| Posted 7/22/08 2:28 PM |
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Goldi0218
My miracles!
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Leslie
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Re: Do you plan to buy a bigger car?
Posted by asecretposter
I wanted this, but DH said no IMAGE
Wanna race?
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