Best car that is extremely practical - for a new dad
on a cost/benefit analysis....whats the best car for a new dad who prefers to save money, but also wants all the features?
i want a minivan...but the wife wants something "fun" whatever that means...
Acura?
Tesla
Tesla is pretty classy
Toyota 4Runner is honestly the perfect dad car. And they're supposed to be super reliable!
Lightly used Audi SQ5
hell yeah man, love my Q5
BMW X3M & X4M Comps are leasing extremely well these days.
One of the best overall packages, especially from a cost/benefit analysis point of view.
Also- you don't want a minivan. Life is too short for minivans.
Whatever your wife wants. Happy wife happy life lmao
More like happy wife...happy wife.
More like "happy wife, soon to be unhappy wife"
Most practical - 2-3 year old Honda CRV. ~$20K
Still practical but more a little more fun/expensive - 2-3 year old Acura MDX. ~$30K
Fun but gets the job done - Model X. ~$90K
I've had to drive in all of the above and they are all fine choices. If I had a kid, I'd probably go with the MDX. Lotta features packed in for a fair price.
I've always found the best deals on cars to be lease takeovers.
Idiot leases a $$$ car and eats the big loss up front, then realizes they can't afford it and you take over the lease. Obviously this depends on a few factors but maybe worth looking into.
If you like having a newish car and not worrying about maintenance etc, then this is nice too.
SB'd....Understated advice. My friend took over a 2 yr lease transfer on a 2018 BMW M3 ZCP. 95K MSRP........previous owner gave him a $12,000 incentive to takeover the lease ( which was about a 10 months worth of payments).
There are an insane amount of deals out there if you keep your eyes peeled.
I'll add that you can find even better deals if you're willing to deal with the hassle of changing cars often (ie. take lease that have less than a year left).
Any specific strategy for finding good lease takeover deals? I’ve never considered this before but sounds reasonable.
I’m totally fine with changing cars all the time, I really don’t do anything personal to cars besides get into accidents with them.
Hmm I've had good luck on Craigslist and a few friends. It's how I got my first "nice" car. Depends a lot on where you live too I think/
do you have any experience using the lease trader or swapalease websites? They seem to have a number of legitimate leads but you need to pay a monthly subscription
Honda Odyssey will meet all of your needs. Now if you believe the term 'happy wife happy life,' I'd say a Mercedes GLE 63 Coupe AMG.
Not sure what the budget is but varying by price range, ill add a few to the list from above: Honda CR-V, Acura MDX, Infiniti QX60, BMW X5, Mercedes GLC, then probably Porsche Cayenne/Macan area. A less sexier option and boring answer, is the Volvo XC60. They definitely arent the sexiest cars on the road but Volvos are built like fking tanks in case youre concerned about safety as a new dad.
I second the XC60, and if you want something bigger and can afford it, the XC90 is a great choice as well
Audi Q7
Subaru Outback.
Don’t know what your budget is but how about a Mercedes e63 amg, Porsche Cayenne, Audi rs7, Tesla model x. You’d said you wanted something reliable so how about a Reliant Robin, that could be a good option...
E Class wagon
Toyota Rav4
Carry the kids around and can rack up mileage no problem
and the hybrid model gets over 40mpg... plus it looks pretty nice!
Lamborghini Urus
Toyota Camry / Avalon probably most reliable cars you can buy per dollar spend. Honda sucks except for lawn mowers, sorry not sorry. Stay away from corollas though, they’re like driving in a golf cart.
Audi Q3 2017-2018. Practical and “fun”. Will run you in the low $30k
If you live in the north or the mountains, I'd look at Subaru Forrester. If you want fun, get the turbo. All wheel-drive, speed, hatchback.
Doug DeMuro chose the Kia Stinger, which I agree is an amazing option. I'd also say the Tesla Model Y and the Kia Telluride. The Tesla Model 3 SR+ (which is like $38,000) may be the best vehicle for the price that you can buy right now, but it isn't everyone's cup of tea. Note on the Telluride--it's so popular that Kia dealerships are bumping the price well above MSRP, which is the only reason I would put it a notch below the Model 3; however, the Telluride is a siiiick SUV at a siiick price and it looks really good.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Toyota Prius, always liked the design of the car to (controversial but my opinion)
wtf bro
you broke it dude
Are you also a fan of the Pontiac Aztek?
Get you a Range Rover Évoque ( cheap & affordable ) if not a Mercedes GLE Class
You can find some really good deals on used AMG sedans (c class and e class in particular)
Lamborghini Urus should get the job done.
If you want practical and fun for a decent price, check out the new line of Ford Broncos, great interior pretty zippy engine and its an SUV. If you don’t like SUVs, Tesle Model S or Model 3 depending on budget
Alfa Romeo Stelvio
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Acura MDX or the 4Runner. Both should last quite a while. A buddy has a 2015 4 Runner with 132k miles and counting he purchased brand new in late 2014. Best car he's owned according to him.
Very disappointed no one has said Mazda CX-5/7 yet. Mazda makes really good cars for the money, and they are definitely not a bore to drive. I drove my buddy's fully loaded Range Rover Velar and then my mothers basic CX-5 and the Mazda is leaps beyond in terms of driving quality (pedal feel, brake linearity, transmission shifts, steering quickness, etc.). Obviously the interior wasn't the same, but if you're looking for something that's practical, has lots of space and exciting to drive, go with a Mazda.
Seconded, the CX-5 is an awesome car
I've been thinking about buying one of these later this year or next. They look nice and am happy to hear the driving quality is high.
Honda Odyssey or Toyota Sienna (just refreshed this model year 2021). Trust me, everyone recommending SUVs doesn't have a baby/toddler. Having the vehicle low to the ground as well as sliding doors, 3 rows with folding / removable seats, etc. is so much more convenient than an SUV. It's so convenient to put the baby in/out of the car as well as pack a bunch of stuff in a van. Just make sure you get the leather seats upgrade to make it easy to clean. If you're really balling you can get the high end version with the vacuum cleaner which is great for Cheerios and other messes.
no idea why anyone would MS this? I have a CR-V...because NYC and I street park. I'm tall so the SUV is easier to buckle the car seats, I don't have to bend down that much. But, I leased it for 3 years, because who will know what type of car I will need in 3 years(2 years left). The MPG and compact, yet VERY roomy driver side and passenger side, not to mention room for car seats, was what won me over.
Just an FYI, anyone who said the Rav 4....they don't have the same child legroom for the car seats so you will be driving on top of the windshield.
But to your mini-van point, just saw friends who have 4 kids, and this is the way they go with a Honda mini-van. It is versitile and easy for daily life.
Base you decision on this https://thecarseatlady.com/2017familyvehiclebuyingguide/ Everyone on upper east side moms and brooklyn mom groups follows this lady.
Land cruiser
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