I'll try to make this kinda coherent, but it's possible I haven't had enough coffee yet for that... (grin) Oh, and maybe this isn't in the right forum either.... Off to a great start!
OK so our "fleet" is almost paid off, and since "The Boss" got to pick the last 2 vehicles, it'll be my turn to choose something. I've always wanted a Stude (of any sort, I'm not picky) but I'd like at least the possiblilty of bringing my whole "herd" with me in it. Which would greatly increase the likelihood of me actually getting whatever I can find, if we all can use it. I know families used to be bigger than they are now, and 3-row SUV's and minivans were kinda thin on the ground when new Studes were an option. I'm assuming a "family man" would be looking at a wagon, or at least a 4-door... something. (And I want a Stude, not a "Ranch Wagon", or I wouldn't be asking here, right?) I know a modern car would be "safer" for regular use, but for nice summer driving I'd at least be getting seat belts. I don't want to start an argument about how safe an older car is, I know what I'd be getting into. I grew up in the 70's, sort of before universal seat belt use, and definitely before car seats. We had a string of Beetles, Vegas and a Gremlin before my parents got a Malibu wagon. I remember riding in the way-back of the wagon, and apparently rode above the engine in my parent's Beetle a lot, as well. My neighbors growing up had 4 boys and a girl, the girl rode up front in the F100 they had, and the boys all rode in the bed together (they at least had a topper!) Nobody I knew, used the seatbelts. I can't imagine any of that going on today, without a visit from Child Protection Services... My dad has said his dad had a couple Buicks and Cadillacs over the years, but none of the kids got to ride in them ever, if they all went anywhere it was in the Chev 210 4-door, and the 4 kids piled in the back. (Neither of my mom's parents drove, so she didn't have any cars+kids experience before I came along).
Short version:
1. What Stude is most likely to fit 6 somewhat small people?
2. When these were new, if you had a big family (more than the 1-2 kids that seems usual nowadays) did you buy something else, or just make the kids share the backseat?
OK so our "fleet" is almost paid off, and since "The Boss" got to pick the last 2 vehicles, it'll be my turn to choose something. I've always wanted a Stude (of any sort, I'm not picky) but I'd like at least the possiblilty of bringing my whole "herd" with me in it. Which would greatly increase the likelihood of me actually getting whatever I can find, if we all can use it. I know families used to be bigger than they are now, and 3-row SUV's and minivans were kinda thin on the ground when new Studes were an option. I'm assuming a "family man" would be looking at a wagon, or at least a 4-door... something. (And I want a Stude, not a "Ranch Wagon", or I wouldn't be asking here, right?) I know a modern car would be "safer" for regular use, but for nice summer driving I'd at least be getting seat belts. I don't want to start an argument about how safe an older car is, I know what I'd be getting into. I grew up in the 70's, sort of before universal seat belt use, and definitely before car seats. We had a string of Beetles, Vegas and a Gremlin before my parents got a Malibu wagon. I remember riding in the way-back of the wagon, and apparently rode above the engine in my parent's Beetle a lot, as well. My neighbors growing up had 4 boys and a girl, the girl rode up front in the F100 they had, and the boys all rode in the bed together (they at least had a topper!) Nobody I knew, used the seatbelts. I can't imagine any of that going on today, without a visit from Child Protection Services... My dad has said his dad had a couple Buicks and Cadillacs over the years, but none of the kids got to ride in them ever, if they all went anywhere it was in the Chev 210 4-door, and the 4 kids piled in the back. (Neither of my mom's parents drove, so she didn't have any cars+kids experience before I came along).
Short version:
1. What Stude is most likely to fit 6 somewhat small people?
2. When these were new, if you had a big family (more than the 1-2 kids that seems usual nowadays) did you buy something else, or just make the kids share the backseat?
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