Member Since: 17 Dec 2011
Location: Bodmin
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Thanks for all your replys, it would all be a lot easier if we could have 2 private cars, but I have a company car that will never fit us all in. 90% of the time its just her and the kids but at the weekend we will want something to go out in together and I can't think of anything that does so many things so well.
it is definitely worth trying all your suggestions before I give in to the inevitable, and I will also get her to read the thread, so she can see that it is a great machine that just needs to be accepted for what it is!
17th Dec 2011 9:41 pm
stew 46
Member Since: 01 Dec 2011
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just get wife like mine , she dont drive never has never will , when i say need new landy she just says ok i dont drive so get wat u want . i no im lucky haha.-------------------------------------------------
if you cant hold on dont let go , it ill come in handy for something even if you never use it.
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17th Dec 2011 11:08 pm
Benny
Member Since: 24 Aug 2010
Location: Devon
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I can see her point - the D3 is a bit of a lumbering tank compared to some cars. I used to use a Series 3 for everyday knocking about - the swmbo wanted shot - not safe with kids in the back etc. So the D3 was wheeled in - she loves it. Uses constantly. Must admit it is useful - does way more than what we need. In the snow last year it was well impressive - I did'nt have to fiddle with any knobs either! just kept in normal mode. Was better than the series 3. I personally prefer driving the old 911 or the old 5 series bm estate we have - especially as it's got a V8. It's all horses for courses etc. Sure she'll like it in the end - especially with sprogs and the protection it offers.Benny
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18th Dec 2011 1:38 am
cestor
Member Since: 20 Sep 2010
Location: Israel
Posts: 160
Keep one of the little plastic kiddy steps in the boot that can be taken out and used whenever required
18th Dec 2011 7:28 am
JonQ
Member Since: 09 Dec 2010
Location: England
Posts: 68
What about getting some lowering rods? This will make it lower to aid entry and exit.
19th Dec 2011 9:05 am
Spooky
Member Since: 02 Jun 2009
Location: Swindon, Wilts
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Sounds like you have a proper 'girl racer' for a wife! Thing is, with her charging around like that (even in a high-performance BMW), how long before she hits some idiot who doesn't look before stepping off a kerb, exiting a junction etc?
Maybe the D3 is what's need to slow her down?
As to the height, the previously mentioned ideas of sliding floor and lowering the car prior to exit do work significantly - I have an elderly Aunt who is 5'1" (at best) ... she manages with the car in Access height.
At the end of the day, I guess your wife has already decided that she 'hates that bl@@dy 4x4', and nothing's going to change her mind (except, maybe, a decent snowfall) ...
Good luck, mate. Regards,
Mick
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19th Dec 2011 10:44 am
mark the spark
Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: southampton
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my missus is only 5 Ft but with side steps its no problem
she loves the disco driving position cos for the first time she can see over everyone els
its a doddle to park as were you can see too is were it ends and if you get the lazy key seats set up saves all the faffing around.
sounds to me you need to buy her a corsa and keep the disco all to yourself.
just give her some time to appreciate what its good at and she will come round . its not just another car its so much more than that .she just hasnt realised it yet MY05 SE D3 Manual my first LR what a car
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She could always send one of the small children into the boot to retrieve anything that is too far away for her to reach.
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Thing is, with her charging around like that (even in a high-performance BMW), how long before she hits some idiot who doesn't look before stepping off a kerb, exiting a junction etc?
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