My New Vehicle...

[Janimal]

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Well after a couple of weeks of vehicle hunting....one to put mountain bikes on the back and one to put the dogs in too as well as ourselves.. :lol:

just got back in an hour ago from a visit to a garage with my hubby....and we are now the proud new owners of a Kia Sportage, 1 careful owner......pick it up on Sunday :cheers: :thumbsup: I cant wait.....will be ordering a dog gate for it this week and hubby wants a tow bar... :- "

Im ecstatic.....

and my daughter is learning to drive so we are keeping our little 10 year old Polo for her now instead of selling it for next to nothing.

 

[Darcia]

Very smart - nice looking car - I hadn't thought of one of those!

 

[Rebecca Claire]

Congratulations, bet you can't wait now Lovely looking motor - look forward to a photo of your new motor with you little whippets in there :thumbsup:

 

[whippetmad]

Nice looking motor :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[~Sarah~]

That looks really good Janis. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Bet you can't wait to pick it up.

 

[Trish]

very neat looking and very attractive too ) :thumbsup:

 

[nicky12]

(w00t) wow thats gorguse janis :thumbsup:

 

[LasVegasNo1]

Very nice Janis, hope you enjoy many days motoring in it! :cheers:

 

[FionaS]

looks fab!! was wanting a honda crv but no money just now!! Looks like loads of room there!!

 

[*Lesley*]

Lovely Janis, happy motoring :huggles:

 

[kierpark]

Nice set of Wheels :thumbsup:

 

[Strike Whippets]

OHhhh that's very posh .......I'm not suprised your excited .......Lucky you

 

[Joanna]

What a sexy car Janis!

 

[Nicola]

So you didn't opt for the Renault Kangoo then Janis Very stylish...... :thumbsup:

I feel on top of the world in my Kangoo, until I see one coming the opposite way...and then think, oh dear....is that what I look like driving a Kangoo ? I still love it. :huggles:

Good luck with yours :thumbsup:

 

[pollyanna]

m still looking at cars for when I can find it in my heart (and pocket) to replace my wonderful Yaris Verso -it's like a little Tardis.

Can you tell me if the Kia has -(a) seats that fold flat into the floor (b) a flat floor - no lip on the back of boot © automatic option (d) air-con - please?

So far my short list is the Kangoo (though a bit big for my garage) and the Vauxhall Meriva (which has all of above).

I want to hang onto my Yaris Verso for a little while - having expensive work done on the house, so need to save a few more pennies - but it will ultimately need to be replaced with something just a bit bigger. Although I can load in 3 dogs (one in cage, 2 secured to floor fixings by their doggy seatbelts), my wheelchair and all luggage and dog-beds needs for a 2 week holiday, it is a bit of a squash!!! (w00t)

 

[posh totty]

oh janis that looks lovely!!!! :thumbsup:

 

[telstar]

:thumbsup: Nice one :thumbsup:

 

[quintessence]

Your car looks super Janis, I got a new car a few weeks ago and it's great. I had an Astra Estate previously which I treasured for 10 years, now I have a Zafira and I love it. I don't know how many dogs it will hold because I only have two,but I'm sure it will fit a third cage very easitly. :thumbsup:

Jenny

 

[Janimal]

m still looking at cars for when I can find it in my heart (and pocket) to replace my wonderful Yaris Verso -it's like a little Tardis.Can you tell me if the Kia has -(a) seats that fold flat into the floor  (b) a flat floor - no lip on the back of boot © automatic option (d) air-con  - please?

So far my short list is the Kangoo (though a bit big for my garage) and the Vauxhall Meriva (which has all of above).

I want to hang onto my Yaris Verso for a little while - having expensive work done on the house, so need to save a few more pennies - but it will ultimately need to be replaced with something just a bit bigger.  Although I can load in 3 dogs (one in cage, 2 secured to floor fixings by their doggy seatbelts), my wheelchair and all luggage and dog-beds needs for a 2 week holiday, it is a bit of a squash!!!  (w00t)

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Janet ......here is a picture of the boot...

I will ask hubby some of those questions..but I do know Yes to aircon....and Yes to automatic options because Ive seen them advertised.

I think it may be taller than the Renaut Kangoo but Ill check for you. :thumbsup:

also heres a link to the information on new Kias, there is a picture gallery with different views of the vehicles. the one Im having is the sportage.

http://trucks.about.com/cs/suvs/l/bl05sportggal01.htm

 

[pollyanna]

Thanks Janis

-looks well worth a closer examination. It isn't the height so much as length and width that might be a problem with my garage and as we are not allowed to have cars parked on the road, it has to fit! :wacko:

I think there is a Kia dealer on an industrial estate in Ashford, where all the car dealerships seem to have premises, so i can probably see it there.

I like the way the back seats fold down to leave a flat floor -same as my verso -it makes loading the cage and dogs so much easier, especially as Lily and Twiggy are getting on a bit. Polly won't travel any other way than in her crate. My fault as I used it when she was a pup and now she won't go in any car without it. I have a soft one if we are going in anyone else's car, but she mumps and moans about it :angry:

Are the seats fairly high and easy to get in and out of? Another thing I have to watch, with my physical limitations.

Thanks for the photo and links - I'm sure you'll all be so happy in your new vehicle!!