Should I change

cathy01

Hi I have a 02 micra. I love it. It's a tank of a car but with a growing family 4 kids I think it's time I get a new car but please don't laugh I'm TERRIfED of driving a big car, so I'm looking at a dihatsu sirloin as its bigger inside room but a small boot. I don't know what to do . My micra has 48k miles but has a yellow sensor light that comes on and sometimes goes off. Does anyone think a sirloin is a good car. I had to take it for a test drive all of two
Mins as I has the 5 month old and 9 yr old with me. They are looking for my car and 3 k and I'm sorry but I really don't have anyone to ask. Thanks

colm_mcm

If your car is the new shape micra then the Sirion won't be much bigger.

The sirion is a favourite of mine, it's the ugly half sister of the Yaris and has many Toyota components, but I don't think it will be signigicantly bigger.

Which shape Micra have you got? the one that's around since the early 90's or the one that was just replaced recently (the weird looking one)

SEPT 23 1989

How do you get four kids into a Micra?

Guy:Incognito

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

How do you get four kids into a Micra?

I'd be more worried about getting them onto a cow.:)

cathy01 wrote: »

, so I'm looking at a dihatsu sirloin

colm_mcm

3 in the back and one in the front is the most likely configuration?

colm_mcm

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

I'd be more worried about getting them onto a cow.:)

Is there an udder car you'd suggest?

cml387

Austin Hereford



Sorry

cathy01

3 in the back and eldest in the front. It's the older type micra. I'm thinking as long as the pram , changing bag school bag x2 baby car seat fit in we should be ok. I can leave hockey sticks etc behind. The boot is about the same size as the micra and it's higher up so it's a bit easier to see out , I'm 5 ft 3 so it's difficult to see over the steering wheel. One guy offered me a coushion . Really thanks for the advice I'd be lost without yous .

Alanstrainor

It might be daunting at first, but tbh something like a Ford Focus would suit a lot better imo. It'd probably take you a few miles to get used to it, but it's nothing to be afraid of:)

colm_mcm

I'd suggest a Punto or Panda, they're pretty big inside without being big outside. they also have a high seating position and the Punto has a proper height adjustable seat to help you see out better.

Jimbob 83

I wouldn't feel safe with my kids in a car where the crumple zones are your knee's, driving a corolla/golf sized car is just as easy if not easier tbh

colm_mcm

Something like this.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3249013

cml387

48k miles is barely run-in.

If you like the car so much,why not get the sensor light checked.

colm_mcm

Something like this.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3249013

or this

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3111440

cathy01

colm_mcm wrote: »

I'd suggest a Punto or Panda, they're pretty big inside without being big outside. they also have a high seating position and the Punto has a proper height adjustable seat to help you see out better.

The panda had a Tini tiny boot. I couldn't even fit her small pram folded. I'll have a look at a focus. Thanks again for the help. I know it's hard for some people to understand but big cars are scary.

colm_mcm

Also get someone to mind the kids for the day and get someone who knows a bit about cars to go around with you for the day and look at cars for the day. this is a big decision and 4 kids in tow will be a distraction that could make you buy the wrong car.

Jimbob 83

Jaysus seats on 2nd one could do with a jar of elbow grease and afew buckets of steam

colm_mcm

There are a couple of cars in between size between Micra sized cars and focus sized cars.

cathy01

cml387 wrote: »

48k miles is barely run-in.

If you like the car so much,why not get the sensor light checked.

I'm going to take it to a garage tomorrow. It's a great car and I feel safe in it as its like a tank it's just small, thanks for the help.

biko

If you don't like driving big cars it's probably just a lack of experience and the difficulty of parking them.
A big car can be fitted with parking sensors back and front.
Also a better upright position will let you see better. A minivan can be easier to drive than you think.

Jimbob 83

Micra is by no means a tank tbh, think of your kids

cathy01

Right what I think I'm going to do is... See about getting mine fixed it's due it's NCt if it's too dear then I'll go for the dihatsu as its working high up and has room for 3 with proper seat belts in the back it should be good leg room for when I get a forward facing car seat for when the baby turns 1. I'm also never ever having any more kids as the idea the very mention of a 7 seater would send me over the edge. I'll let yous know how I get on. I read the fist post what to look for when buying a car and will do them. I couldn't think right today as it was raining and the baby was grizzle and I had my 9 yr old that had mild autism and HATES change with me giving out yards. Thanks again.

colm_mcm

One last thing, what year is the Sirion?

cathy01

colm_mcm wrote: »

One last thing, what year is the Sirion?

2005

colm_mcm

I'd be taking a drive to tipp for this 2007 one, Asking €3750.

Jimbob 83

Best of luck with your new car OP, don't mean to come across as pushy on car size but trust me 1h or so driving the new motor with only yourself in the car and nobody else distracting you and not only will you get a great confidence boost but it will feel like second nature

Matthewjohn

Hi Cathy,
I know you have already made up your mind but I think you should take a look at these cars as well there small but have plenty of space and a far safer than a Micra or Sirion.

Opel Meriva
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3112973

Ford Fusion
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3249049

Chris_Heilong

I would have said a Honda Jazz, small car with loads of room inside. Anyway, enjoy your new motor OP.