brooksfamily
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We were recently in an accident and our car is totaled. We are looking to buy a used car. Our budget is $10,000 - $12,000. First priority is safety. Currently we have 1, 2.5 year old and a 70 lb. lab, however we hope to have another child within the next year. Our primary family car is a Honda Pilot. This secondary vehicle would be the one I drive to work and transport my dd to daycare in daily.
Ideally, I'd like something with a big enough back seat to accommodate 2 car seats and fit one of my 5 stepping, slender nieces/nephews. Car seats would most likely be chicco key fit and a Pria 85... However, our pria was in the accident and hasn't been replaced yet, so we could replace with a more slender convertible if necessary. Then additionally, i,d like a hatchback type trunk big enough that the dog could ride back there.
I'm thinking used outback, or some other small to mid size SUV or crossover.
Right now our rental is a Nissan rouge and the trunk is definitely not big enough.
I'm afraid though that I may have champagne taste on a beer budget.
Essentially, I would like a safe car that covers these two emergency scenarios:
1. I have 2 kids and need to get the dog to the vet
2. I have 2 kids and need to get my 10 year old niece or 11 year old nephew from school last minute and want to have a safe place for her/him to sit.
I'm open to all suggestions. TIA
Ideally, I'd like something with a big enough back seat to accommodate 2 car seats and fit one of my 5 stepping, slender nieces/nephews. Car seats would most likely be chicco key fit and a Pria 85... However, our pria was in the accident and hasn't been replaced yet, so we could replace with a more slender convertible if necessary. Then additionally, i,d like a hatchback type trunk big enough that the dog could ride back there.
I'm thinking used outback, or some other small to mid size SUV or crossover.
Right now our rental is a Nissan rouge and the trunk is definitely not big enough.
I'm afraid though that I may have champagne taste on a beer budget.
Essentially, I would like a safe car that covers these two emergency scenarios:
1. I have 2 kids and need to get the dog to the vet
2. I have 2 kids and need to get my 10 year old niece or 11 year old nephew from school last minute and want to have a safe place for her/him to sit.
I'm open to all suggestions. TIA