Choosing a Car for Our Family｜Should we go for an SUV soon?
Published on: 2020.07.03
Choosing a Car for Our Family
In the pastCar selection (what you want from a car) varies greatly depending on your family's situation at the time, etc.I wrote an article titled, "The Future of the Japanese Market," and recently I am becoming more and more aware of this fact.
When I started writing this blog and now, three years later, what my family wants in a car has really changed a lot!The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.
Three years ago, when I started my blog, the car in my house wasBoxster GTS, Panamera Edition, Audi A3It was. The criteria for selecting a car were.The ride is solid and sportyThe "comfort" part was quite large, and ride comfort, interior equipment and luxury, and interior comfort were secondary.
Three years have passed since then, and the car that is currently in our house isPorsche Boxster GTS, Porsche Panamera Turbo, Porsche 911 GT3, Porsche 911 (964), Nissan Note NISMO e-POWER, BMW 320iThe first time the company was involved in the project, it became a "new" company.
And perhaps this fall, the Panamera Turbo will be replaced by the 911 Cabriolet.(Production has finally begun.)
...I mean, there are only two drivers in our house, but what the heck (-_-)
My husband, who is a car enthusiast...Sports car" and "Driving."As we pursued these elements, the number of cars that satisfied these requirements but also had different personalities and appeal increased, and so we have come to the present day.
As a result, her husband was at one pointTime to drive a sports car during the weekday commute, on weekends, and all year round.I also traveled long distances on a regular basis, so I had a car life. I also usually traveled long distances, so when I looked at the mileage of each car, I saw that they each had more than 10,000 kilometers per year.
The opposite of Porsche...
Recently, however, things have changed a bit for my husband. While he has long tasted the sports car, "I'm not a fan of theThe car you drive on a daily basis does not have to be that sporty. Rather, it is better to have a car that can be driven in a relaxed and leisurely manner.It seems that the feeling of "I'm not sure I can do this.
The children are also growing up.(Our oldest daughter is 6, our second is 3, and we're expecting our third in August.)When we go out in the car as a family, my children have started to ask me a lot of questions about the comfort of the car.They seem to have a strong yearning for a large minivan, murmuring enviously, "I wish I had that car, too...And, in addition, we are adding one more family member to our family...
I am beginning to get the vibe that all the cars in our house are biased toward sporty cars.
And my husband recently started saying this.
Before I bought a Porsche like I do now, what I was looking for in a car was.Driving as a sports carand "coupe styleI couldn't imagine an SUV or a car with a high ride height.
But now that I have owned a Boxster, a GT3, a 911, a McLaren, an SL, and now a certain amount of sports cars, I'm starting to think that it would be nice to have an SUV that I can drive without any fuss, a car that doesn't insist on being the black guy, and a car that I can relax in.
Late last year, when I was considering a Note NISMO as a commuter car, I thought, "It has to be sporty to some degree."You have the ultimate sports car, the GT3, so you don't have to be halfway sporty to drive it on a daily basis.The idea has changed to "I'm not sure I want to be a part of this.
Even so, when you drive a Porsche, you can't say, "I'm not a Porsche.I knew it was a Porsche!I know you're going to say, "You know what?
And.
Sure, I haven't driven as many different sports cars as my husband, but I've had my fair share of experience with them, and I'm sure I'll be able to say that I've had a lot of fun with them.I can certainly understand what my husband is saying these days.I think, "I'm not sure I'd be able to drive a MT car right now. If I could not drive a MT car now, the situation would be different, but when I can drive a MT-spec GT3 or Boxster with good practice, I think, "I wish the car I drive on a daily basis was not a car that goes into such a battle mode.I sometimes think, "I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do.
My husband also says this.
I think the Cayenne would be nice, but...Even the Cayenne is sporty these days.I'm starting to think that even though it's an SUV, it's still a Porsche.
When you think about it.SUVs from Mercedes and BMW are more spacious and luxuriousand you don't have to add options one by one like a Porsche.Well equipped and luxurious interior from the start.The back seat is also spacious, and I think it looks quite nice.Now I'm interested in GLS or X7.Hey.
Well, I don't have the courage to buy a new car considering the price drop...but I may look for a used car when the time is right.
And.
BMW 320i also...
In addition to those changes, my husband's company started having everyone work remotely at the end of January due to the coronavirus, and after a few months of trying it, the company ran without any problems, so my husband will continue to work primarily remotely.
So I'm in a situation where I don't drive the Note e-POWER NISMO that I bought at the beginning of the year for commuting.It would be a waste not to drive it, even though it's a great car.We often talk about the "NISMO". And the kids love this Note NISMO.'Wide in the back! The air conditioner works well and it's cool!"and so on, and they usually want to ride more.
I, on the other hand, bought a BMW 320i last spring to be able to drive a manual transmission car, and I drive it every day.It's crazy hot.(Sure, the glass doesn't block light, it doesn't smoke, and the A/C doesn't work as well as it should w)Narrower in the back than the note.The "I'm not a fan of this..." and "I'm not a fan of this...(Sad...)
I've achieved my original goal of being able to drive a manual transmission car, and considering our family's overall situation, I think it might be a good idea to let go of the BMW and let me drive the NISMO on a regular basis."
I began to think.
However, neither of us has lost interest in cars by any means. My husband still watches youtube reviews of cars and reads magazines every day, and I still read "theBuy your own PorscheThe goal of "the car" is ongoing, so my feelings about the car remain the same.
However, I have been longing for a Porsche, the pinnacle of sports cars, and since the Porsche came to my home and I have driven it on various roads, I would say that I have come full circle a bit...
Since we already have a car that is focused on sports, I have come to feel that it is better to have a car that is comfortable for a family of five to drive in everyday life.I think that the people around me I think that I have been surrounded by
I own a Porsche and one SUV that can be comfortably used as a family car.
Although there are many people who say, "I see, that's what you meant! That's smart!I am now beginning to understand what is going on.
I'm sure something will be done soon, but I wonder what will happen to our car situation....
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Oh no, I didn't think your husband would wake up in that direction as well. w I thought he was stubborn and a Porsche lol.
Me too.
Ferrari as an entertainer
Real Sport Porsche
of course
I'm concerned about comfort for an SUV and the Cayenne is too sporty and even the BMW is too knick knacky w the same X7 and Alpina xb7 I'm interested in.
I now have a Range Oat Bio. I don't mind the sluggish handling. (I even think it looks like I'm 4 or 50 cm off the line I'm drawing, like changing lanes at high speed.)
However, I like the flexibility and world view that can be achieved because of the heavy weight, similar to RR and B.
He wants to drive slowly.
The x7, despite being a full-size SUV, still has a certain BMW-like knack to it, and it still drives well in its class. I felt that the world view of SUVs was not so good. Unlike in the past, there are many lightweight SUVs nowadays, so the evolution of being able to drive like a normal car is a good thing, but the massive worldview that is typical of SUVs is rare, and I dare to say that I am drawn to heavy, sluggish cars.
However, the X7 I rode was a 35D straight-six, so a V8 would give a different impression.
The more a car is in a genre that does not demand sports, the more it will be particular about its world view.
kurumani arabis (ryokanai)
My husband has finally woken up to the world of SUVs and is watching youtube reviews of SUVs these days (lol).
>He wants to drive sloppily.
I think I know what you mean. I don't want to be that sporty and aggressive every day.
Recently, I have come to think that I would like to drive more leisurely on highways.
(I'd like to put my elbow on the elbow rest and drive with one hand.)
Each manufacturer's SUV, each has its own view of the world, and each is different.
I'm interested in the X7 and would like to go test drive various SUVs on this occasion.
But then again, look at any SUV from any manufacturer.
I thought it was impressive that it was so well equipped and that it was standard.
Somehow, Porsche came to our house → It's becoming all Porsche → Besides Porsche, have other Porsches come?
I look forward to the future development of the W.
kurumani arabis (ryokanai)
It's good (laughs)! It's like a cushion!
I never thought it would turn out this way, but I hope to continue to enjoy writing about the real car life of my family.
Mina.
I like a spacious SUV. Even if I don't have to be outdoors, I am wanting an SUV.
The SUV I'm currently eyeing (with the caveat that it's a PHEV) is
1) If budget is no object, the Cayenne Coupe PHEV offers a comfortable ride with no roll.
2）If you are looking for a cost-effective car, I would choose VOLVO XC60 or XC90 PHEV, which looks good to drive and has a good image.
(3) GLE350de, how it can run less than 100km by EV alone! But the Japanese version doesn't have it ... .
It looks like this.
A 7-passenger SUV might be a good choice in case your children grow up.
I look forward to the SUV review feature.
Mr. Ishi.
I see! I've never driven a Volvo yet, so I'd like to test drive one!
>3） GLE350de, how it can run less than 100km by EV alone! But the Japanese version doesn't have it ... .
Oh, I see... this is another system that is not available in Japanese specifications...
As you say, Ishi, the kids are going to grow up.
I would like to buy a 7-seater SUV. My parents can ride together, and it would be very convenient (although the size is large).
I'll go for a test drive in the near future.
You might also consider choosing a car from a parenting perspective.
More than 10 years ago, I switched to a sliding door car (Toyota Raum) when my daughter was born and it came in handy.
The advantage of sliding doors is that you don't have to worry about the door hitting the car next to you in the parking lot.
The seat is a little higher and doesn't bend over, so it was easy to take the car seat on and off.
An advantage that I later realized was that the car had a column shift, so it was possible to move inside the car to the rear seats without getting out of the car.
With today's cars, it is even more convenient because it opens and closes automatically with a smart-key and can be opened with a foot even if both hands are occupied.
I can't complain about the roll around corners or the seats that are hard on my back for long distances, because I bought the car for less than 300,000 yen until my child turns 2 years old... (because it is cheaper than one yellow brake...)
TARO.
When I think about choosing a car from the perspective of raising a child, a car with a different character that is almost the exact opposite of what I have seen in the past seems like a good idea.
My kids still have a lot of questions about the backseat space and comfort.
I have to think a lot about having a third child here and loading a baby seat.
>(because it's cheaper than one yellow brake...)
If you think about it calmly, yellow brakes are too expensive... even though they are that good ^^^;