Baby friendly suggestions.

[Tirefryr 1,742]

Well, I think it's time the Cobra went bye bye.

I need some suggestions on what to get. I have to be able to fit my work tools and a stroller in there, and have plenty of room in a back seat for the baby seat without cramping frontseat passengers.

I'm thinking along the lines of an extended cab or crew cab pickup, or a large car with a huge trunk.

Budget is $10-12K, and no GM or Chrysler junk please.

What's everyone else with the kiddies rollin?

[coobies5 43]

minivan?

[Tirefryr 1,742]

No, we just bought a new Odyssey, so we have that angle covered. This is just for myself.

[coobies5 43]

hmmm, if you get a truck get a cc

[///M5 2,833]

How big are the toolz?

[Tirefryr 1,742]

Well, they take up the entire trunk of my Mustang now; even if they weren't in there, I still can't fit a stroller, and in order to get the car seat in the thing, I have to have the front passenger seat all the way forward, and all the way up. It's just not safe, and the Cobra has only two seats and I wouldn't want him in there anyways, and I never drive it, so. . .

I've been looking at everything from Explorers, to F150s, to E class MBs, and some older 3 series (which have too small trunks), so I'm open to pretty much anything within the aforementioned budget.

I do love this Odyssey though and it's given me a new found respect for Honda.

[audio-neon 34]

Well you knocked out all of my suggestions. (Chevy lover and my dad works for chrysler).

[mrray13 30]

honda ridgeline. similiar to an avalanche (which is another option, even if you don't like gm). but the ridgeline has gotten some great reviews, is acrewcab, gets respectable mileage, has a lockable trunk in the bed and its a honda. dunno if one will fit in your budget, but it's worth a look, especially if your liking honda right now.

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Tirefryr 1,742]

I looked at the Ridgeline Kent. They are too pricey, and if I want a truck, I'm gonna get a Truck. I like the Hondas, but I don't see a uni-body as a truck.

[chrismcdonald12 0]

Grand marquis or a town car. Keep it ford

[mrray13 30]

I looked at the Ridgeline Kent. They are too pricey, and if I want a truck, I'm gonna get a Truck. I like the Hondas, but I don't see a uni-body as a truck.

then avalanche, gm or not. i know you can find one in your price range, has lockable storage and the midgate is a useful sumbitch when need be. and with the built in cover, gas mileage is above average, 20mpg or so. and it's a truck, with a real backseat.

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[///M5 2,833]

Grand marquis or a town car. Keep it ford

I sort of like the Marauder, but building your own out of a Crown Vic sport makes more sense anyways since they are holding their value too well.

[///M5 2,833]

Something like my wives Audi A6, 2002 3.0l, around 50 clicks would fit the budget and bill as well...

[mrray13 30]

but even the marauder looks old. it's a cool car, but it's not that cool.

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[johnecon2001 82]

I'll throw my hat in for Toyota, since I recently converted to a 2005 Tacoma. Obviously that might be out of your price range, but the previous gen was nice as well. Try looking into a 00-04 Double cab. It'll be a short bed (5ft?) but it's a truck and that gen got good gas mileage even with the 3.4L V6.

The 2004's are priced a little high, but you may be able to scoop one up cheap as the 2009's get released.

[jonbearsmt 919]

towncar. ask me why!

[Tirefryr 1,742]

Thanks everyone, I may have found something today.

[audio-neon 34]

[///M5 2,833]

Thanks everyone, I may have found something today.

what did you find?

[coobies5 43]

= ]

[Tirefryr 1,742]

I can't say yet, don't wanna jinx it.

This is way out for there me, but I had a guy offer me a very nice SRT Neon today for a very good price.

[johnecon2001 82]

I can't say yet, don't wanna jinx it.

This is way out for there me, but I had a guy offer me a very nice SRT Neon today for a very good price.

Ryan.. you CAN NOT go from a Cobra to a Neon... I mean c'mon!

[coobies5 43]

haha! definitely not!

[yjbliz 0]

from cobra to a neon whats this world comming too......Henry Ford just rolled over in his grave......J/K, if you can handle the fuel in the cobra buy a used excursion (diesel) there around the range your looking for

[Godsmack 360]

Ryan, Allow me to say this........You talk about room for tools, a stroller, and car seat in the trunk.

And SRT Neon WILL NOT allow for room for all this.

Not to mention from the accidents I have seen before they are not exactly something I would by choice put my child in one.

What about a used full sized F-150?

You can find some late 90's ealrly 2000's for around your price range, and still be able to buy a locking bed cover with the $$ left.

J