You may be looking for a newer vehicle for your growing family. If your focus is on used models to fit in your budget and you live around Grapevine, Arlington, or McKinney, you can find several options at Premier Autos of Dallas. To help with your search, here is some guidelines on choosing the right family-friendly used vehicle for your family.
Small Family Cars
If you have a small family with one or two young kids, you may want a more compact sedan for fuel efficiency. These models are versatile, easy to maneuver in city traffic, and offer multiple choices.
You’ll find numerous models in the small family car category. You want to avoid those vehicles with limited storage and legroom. Instead, look at sedans that have plenty of legroom in the second row for those times when you travel with adults. You also want doors with a wide opening to make it easier to get your little one out of their car seat. Safety is the most important consideration for a family car, so do your research on safety ratings for any model you’re looking at. Don’t forget about storage. Look at the trunk space and whether the car has a roof rack. Some models are more strategic about where they add storage with pockets and compartments to store small items.
The Growing Family
If you plan to have a larger family, you can buy the vehicle today that you’ll need in the future. A hatchback or station wagon may be the ideal choice to fit more people and stuff while maintaining fuel efficiency and space in the garage.
With these vehicles, you’ll be looking at passenger space and cargo room as you fit in the kids and their friends along with their sports equipment or other gear. Consider how many people the vehicle can seat and how much space is left for storage. Some models provide more configuration options that allow you to customize the space for your needs. Look at reliability to ensure you have a vehicle that will take you where you need to go and not leave you stranded.
Cars for Large Families
If your family has outgrown your current vehicle or you plan on adding more kids, you may want to consider models designed for large families. The minivan continues to be a top choice, but you’ll find mid-size and full-size SUVs provide space for the growing family as well. Modern SUVs also provide more luxuries than those from previous generations.
You’ll find that several SUVs provide three rows of seating and can hold up to eight passengers. But don’t stop your search with seating requirements. You also want to consider the amenities, especially with older kids. Look at how many cupholders, USB ports, storage pockets, and other features are included and where they’re placed. Consider models that come with rear-seat entertainment systems to keep kids occupied on long trips. Check out SUVs that have a hybrid powertrain to help you be more efficient in your travels.
Let Premier Autos of Dallas help you get into a newer family vehicle. Stop by our dealership today and see what we have available. Our sales team will match you to the model that meets your needs today and in the future.