As a youth, you might long for a sleek musclecar with just two seats—one for you, one for your high school sweetheart. In this high-speed world, there is no time to waste, and every red light becomes an opportunity to do away with the competition. But as life changes, so do your needs. Eventually, however, a family car makes more sense as it provides space, safety, and comfort for your family members while also offering style and performance.
Still, as time passed your girlfriend may have gone to a different college, life went on and you are not happily married and watching your children grow. At this point, having a sports car is no longer the most viable option, since you will have to do groceries, drive your children to school and have enough space to fit the entire luggage your wife packs for holiday trips.
Don’t despair just yet; there are still options to choose from, as long as you know what to look after when buying a car. Whether you are buying new or used, don’t drown into the nice words of the dealer or the used car seller; research on your own and learn what to look after when buying a car that has to fit your family but still offer at least a hint of power and provide pleasuring driving sessions. Here is how to do it.
Space
The first element to consider when acquiring a family car is space. To make sure you have enough space for every situation, take a moment and think about your family. How many kids do you have? Do you travel often outside the city? Depending on how you answer these questions, either a compact or a mid-size family car may suit best. Usually, the compact version provides agility within the urban streets while the mid-sized car would provide some extra space in the trunk.
Safety
You need to keep yourself and your family safe, period. When it comes to driving safely, go for as many assisting options as you can afford. First of all, a full set of airbags is vital; this includes front and rear passenger airbags as well as curtain airbags. On newer cars, knee airbags can be bought as optional features. Keep in mind that even though you may be featuring a safe driving style, not all other drivers do the same.
Passive safety systems such as ESP or ABS are mandatory on a family car. They allow for better control of the vehicle in tricky situations such as slippery roads, and, when it comes to a larger sized vehicle, they may mean the difference between regaining control or hitting a pole or another car. Further down the optional lists, one will find lane assistance sensors, parking sensors and even automatic braking systems, on the top end models.
Power
Now that you’re a family man, doesn’t mean you have to lose the power and performance. When you’ve got a full load of passengers and luggage, a potent engine makes all the difference. That added weight can be a burden on a small engine, demanding that you work the pedal for acceleration, which means less economy and less driving enjoyment.
Most assume that more displacement equates to more thirst, but this is not the case. Big bore and stroke can also yield better efficiency, since a heavier car will require a larger amount of work done to maintain some speed in more active driving or climb a hill. This provides smoother acceleration, better torque, and overall performance.
And there’s the fun factor, too. With a little extra ponypowers under the hood, you can still enjoy an invigorating drive when the occasion calls for it—like a highway run, where you think back to when high school was behind you, and speed and edge and excitement were the only things on your mind. “Just because it’s a family car doesn’t mean it has to be boring — it can be practical and fun.”
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