Dog friendly car?

Unlight · 27 Apr 2011 at 22:21

Afraid it's another generic "what car?" thread!

I have an FN2 Civic Type R at the moment with the 19" rage alloys, which I've enjoyed but have been thinking about changing for the past while.

The ride quality has been slowly getting to me, but the final straw is that I've just got a dog, which absolutely hates being driven around in it due to being thrown around at every pothole.

Can anyone recommend a decent looking, handling, dog friendly car which still retains decent performance for around 8-10k? Not fussed on petrol or diesel. Only thing I can think of is cutting the budget slightly and going for an ST220..

OpenToSuggestions · 27 Apr 2011 at 22:22

Surely any car that hasn't got rock hard suspension is dog friendly?

Unlight · 27 Apr 2011 at 22:24

mglover070588 said:
Surely any car that hasn't got rock hard suspension is dog friendly?

Yes, but looking for one that combines decent looks, handling and performance alongside it!

DM · 27 Apr 2011 at 22:25

Buck the trend, buy an X Type instead of a ST220

Unlight · 27 Apr 2011 at 22:27

DM said:
Buck the trend, buy an X Type instead of a ST220

Hmm interesting, guess it would have to be an estate version of it though..!

DM · 27 Apr 2011 at 22:28

Unlight said:
Hmm interesting, guess it would have to be an estate version of it though..!

Yea but the estates drive exactly the same as the saloons and a 3 litre one goes well, with 4 wheel drive as a little bonus.

6-7k get you a tidy one of them.

DM · 27 Apr 2011 at 22:31

Id have an auto but if you want a manual

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201116385450006/

Unlight · 27 Apr 2011 at 22:34

DM said:
Id have an auto but if you want a manual

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201116385450006/

That looks great actually! Thanks for the recommendation, going to look into them now!

DM · 27 Apr 2011 at 22:35

Always a feel good moment when you get a Jag convert

Unlight · 27 Apr 2011 at 22:38

DM said:
Always a feel good moment when you get a Jag convert

To be honest, they have never really clicked before but really liking that estate in grey. Must be a sign of getting old!

Disco Boy · 27 Apr 2011 at 22:39

What size dog?

Unlight · 27 Apr 2011 at 22:44

Disco Boy said:
What size dog?

Lab size!

Conscript · 27 Apr 2011 at 22:47

Our lab-cross-collie Bella sits in the footwell of the MX5. She loves riding in cars though, and with the roof down she has her nose in the air trying to sniff the slipstream