If you were single and budget is of no consequence, choosing a car would be a breeze and that fiery, red-hot sports car should win your attention easily. But as fate would have it, you’re married, baby number four is on his way, the old reliable sedan is just screaming for a replacement (I’m too old!) and now you’re tasked to pick a vehicle for everyone in the family. Let us look at your options.
Vans Cars or SUVs: Price vs. Looks
Vans cars and SUVs are all built with specific passengers and drivers in mind. Cars, in general, refer to all motorized vehicles with four wheels and so for the sake of discussion, let’s agree that cars here refer to sedans.
Cars, when it comes to looks and design, are the safest choice. You can’t go wrong here. You can use it for all occasions. Single or married people use it. You can take it to work, school, and even on vacations when you need to. And if you’re on a budget, cars don’t cost as much as an SUV or a van and they drink up less fuel compared to the two.
SUVs or Sports Utility Vehicles are the hunkier and more powerful mutation of the regular car. Essentially, the SUV was built for owners who like to take their families on road trips and outdoor activities like camping and hiking. In other words, it’s THE family car that you wouldn’t be ashamed to drive home to your wife and kids. But bigger is not only better but also carries a heftier price tag than your average car. And you can bet your car, it’s one thirsty machine when it comes to gas consumption.
Vans or van is derived from the word caravan, which in the old days refer to a parade of merchants coming into town with goods for trade. As expected, the van was built with heavy loads in mind and if you’re planning to form your own basketball team with your children, you should definitely stop glancing at the SUV or the sedan. If this is the only vehicle that your family could fit in, be ready to shell out serious cash both for the van itself and the juice it will need to serve you and your kids.
Choosing the right family car is really tough especially if you have to consider your budget. Just be thankful that manufacturers are beginning to realize their customers’ needs and they’re fielding out more fuel-efficient car models at lower prices. Always remember though, that if it’s your family you’re investing in, no price is too high to pay.