instant-classic Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Ok well it's time for a car change, so here's the question whats dog friendly ??? now i have a impreza WRX estate but there's a big lip under the hatch at the back so not easy to get dogs in or out. You have to lift him in. I would like something that opens flat into the boot ........ does that make sense ?? any ideas ?? don't really want to go the big 4x4 route. Its not just for the dog i tend to carry a lot for work too and it would just be easier to slide stuff right into the back rather than lift it over and in. I'm not sure how much sense i'm making here but i'll see what replies you guys give Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezell Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Get a van... I drive a people carrier..have done for years Trev..used to drive a normal car (mondeo type)..he now drives a combo van, better for the dog's when i change my car..I want to go for a tranny type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 weve got 1 ov those family cars - the looong 1s lol u can make the boot flat - ill find out what it is when dads home from work llol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 hi i know you say you dont want a 4x4 but we got a nissan nivarra its great for the dogs and the tax is the same as i was for my vectra and its only 2.5 so diesel not too bad either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 I got a citroen Xsara estate. . not the people carrier version. . boot open flat, Koda who is 18 weeks jumps in easy Enough room with standard boot for 2 full grown huskies. drop the back seats down enough for 2 crates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 we've got a vectra but "thinking" of a van when my bank lets me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 jaguar x type 4x4 drive estate, biggest boot space than most estate cars, can pick up a good second hand one at a reasonable price, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Well at first I was like "Leather seats, it gotta have leather seats" But then I kinda found it was little slippy for our K9 Companions ... But we still need comfort right? But then I guess there's the saftey element .......... Seatbelts gotta be a must. But then who wants a seatbelt when ya cant be the driver ... Oooo hang on a min .... Need to change the K9 Companion for something a little more suitable. So in all honesty, I cant see this pic very well, but I'd have a guess that Sibes do just well driving an SUV .... Not sure on the insurance though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 LMFAO!!!!!!! Marc that's hillarious!! gotta have a +1 for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Miss Bump Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 ha ha ha ha quick tip-do NOT get 1994 micra.....esp if you have more than 1 dog!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 lol Marc love it +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 great advice, Marc :lol: we have a Fiat Croma, use a dog hammock for protection on the back seats or the 2 dogs fit in the boot. We are looking to change & have the dogs at the front of our decision making, too, so we will watch this thread as well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa (Fragglebabe) Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 We've got an old Jeep & a freelander, both have flat boot & really easy for the pooches to get in & out of. Good on fuel too both diesel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSNS Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 Dog friendly.. so you after a car that says hello and offers to buy it dinner? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnmw1208 Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 I have a Toyota Rav 4 and it's so easy to get Pongo in and out. He jumps right up in the back. It also comes in 2-wheel drive if you don't want 4x4 and it comes in 4-cylinder and V6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
instant-classic Posted April 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 Thanks for the input guys, i don't really fancy a van to be honest, I may have to look at 4x4's again though, i had a pajero before but it was short wheel base and didn't have that much room for a big car, I will deffo have a look at freelanders, Rav4 and navaras now plus that X-type estate. The poser in me fancys a Jaaaaaaaaag. It's good to have an idea what i'm looking for before walking around asking if i can open the boot then saying naaaaaah no good lol Marc your a genius hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivaat Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 Ha Ha - we have got some very funny people on here, really has made me cheer up. Good post - just what I've been wanting some advice on - we're after a dog friendly car. Thinking about a Suzuki? My work collegue has 2 border collies in the back of hers. I'm all for eco-friendly cars so the 4x4 are a bit off-putting unless you guys know differently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arooroomom Posted April 8, 2010 Report Share Posted April 8, 2010 I'm not sure if they have these in the UK... but this car was supposedly voted Most pet friendly: http://world.honda.com/news/2009/4090408Dog-friendly-Honda-Element-Concept/ http://automobiles.honda.com/element/dog-accessories.aspx My boss has one, (and 3 large dogs) and she loves it. Great gas mileage too. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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