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Need to make a decision tonight... 850

posted by  KlausC on  Thu May 20 17:23 CST 2010
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With limited funds and a new born, there is no rush to get a 'new' car. The car seat goes in the back seat, and the baby will not know what kind of car it is.

The newer cars have metal clips designed for the new car seats, much better than trying to use a sholder/lap belt. When I was a kid, seat belts weren't even invented yet. We survived. Just keep under 12 children in the rear.

You will eventually want ABS and traction control, along with curtain air bags and an air bag for your front seat passenger. So, save up your money and buy as new as you can.

Remember, any newer car you get will cost you an additional $1,000 to get it reliable. Newer cars are harder to fix, the parts are more expensive, and there are more computers and fuses. But, newer equates to safer driving.

Besides, you might want a 2004 V70 to carry all of the kid stuff :)

Klaus
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Cynthia Amendt, RIP






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