Parents Are Coming from Overseas - I Need a Seven Seater

LDenzel1234 on 15/06/2022 - 22:19
Last edited 16/06/2022 - 10:02 by 1 other user

My parents are coming from overseas and will be staying for 2 months+. I am family of 4 (with 2 small kids) and use small SUV. I will need 7 seater car when my parents here. What are the options for me?

Sell my current SUV and buy 7 seaters? Budget wise it is not a very good option, and the car situation is very bad at the moment. Long waiting for new car, but I am not sure if I must buy an old used car. I want something with no issue (reliable) as car is important for me, and I don't want to go through a hassle to fix an old car if I buy an old used car.

Rent a car for 2 months? I tried to get a quote from car rental, and it cost 20k. Doesn't looks good.

Rent a car when I need it only. It will be a hassle as I need to install 2 car seats every time I use it.

Use public transport? There is no nearby train station, tram. and the best way to go to groceries/etc is by private car. Bus is every 30 mins. And my parent speaks little English.

Help help help..
What should I do?

Automotive

Comments

  • Hybroid on 15/06/2022 - 22:22
    +6

    Do you really need to go out all 7 of you daily?

    One of you plus 2 kids in your SUV.

    Other adult plus 2 parents in a following Uber.

    • Denzel1234 on 15/06/2022 - 22:25

      Not daily, but could be 3-4 times a week. Can be to park / groceries / shopping centre.
      And go road trip during every 2nd weekend.

      • Hybroid on 15/06/2022 - 22:27
        +10

        Every second weekend you can rent a 7-seater car and deal with hassle.

        Other trips doesn’t require all 7 of you to go. Either you or partner can go with parents. You can organise your approach.

        • Denzel1234 on 15/06/2022 - 22:52
          +1

          Thanks. Great idea

    • vinnychase on 15/06/2022 - 22:26
      -3

      Oh yeah just put the uber ride on the company card.

      • Gervais fanboy on 16/06/2022 - 10:37

        Or maybe ‘Turtle’ could drive them around in the Cadillac ?

  • askme69 on 15/06/2022 - 22:32
    +8

    I'm sure your WIFE/HUSBAND would much rather stay at Home on the family Outings while you show/take your Parents and Grandchildren around the joint.

  • docpol on 15/06/2022 - 22:34
    +1

    Does your partner (or parent/s) drive? You can just rent a small car once in a while. Uber/taxi sometimes. Make two trips other times. Rent big SUV for long trips. Otherwise, not everyone needs to go out at the same time.

  • SF3 on 15/06/2022 - 22:38
    +11

    My Parents Are Coming from Overseas
    I am family of 4 (with 2 small kids)

    You and wife can go out, grandparents say home with 2 small kids. winning.

    • Denzel1234 on 15/06/2022 - 22:52
      +2

      Yes. Absolutely. This is part of the plan as well

      • SF3 on 15/06/2022 - 23:28
        +1

        Otherwise, only go out together with family friends, so they can give your parents a ride.

  • Trying2SaveABuck on 15/06/2022 - 22:48

    or you and 'rent' a car for a few months….it really isnt that expensive surely much cheaper then buying a 7 seater…

  • Muzeeb on 15/06/2022 - 23:01
    +1

    Tell them not to come to Australia

    • cookie2 on 16/06/2022 - 21:50

      Win win

  • Stopback on 15/06/2022 - 23:06

    Uber them

  • dasher86 on 15/06/2022 - 23:15
    +1

    Get a second car and tell your wife to drive as well.
    If she can't, tell her to learn.

    • pharkurnell on 16/06/2022 - 10:51

      Its hard to believe adults cant actually drive a car these days…

      then you drive through Box Hill and its on show for one and all.

  • ausdday on 15/06/2022 - 23:21
    +1

    Put and ads on marketplace, see anyone in your area going on holiday who is willing to rent you their car.

  • omguleh on 15/06/2022 - 23:42
    +4

    Do you live near a GoGet location with a Kia Carnival?

  • jason101 on 16/06/2022 - 00:10
    +3

    Www.Carnextdoor.com.au

  • Melencir on 16/06/2022 - 06:02

    Split the kids and parents, one of each set between you and your partner, if you are worried either set can't be left alone. Whichever has the older kid, or less fussy one, take public transport to destination, and the other drive? Treat it like an adventure.

  • [Deactivated] on 16/06/2022 - 07:27
    -2

    Where they from?

  • Euphemistic on 16/06/2022 - 08:38
    +3

    IF you are using two car seat for kids you’ll have to rule out a lot of 7 seat SUVs. It’s too hard to get in the back row with kid seats in place and you can’t put the kid seats in the third row.

    Many vehicles also you won’t fit two car seats in with a person in the middle seat either. Ie 3 across the back.

  • Jason Genova on 16/06/2022 - 08:57
    +2

    Please Help!

    gosh i thought this thread was a life or death situation

    • [Deactivated] on 16/06/2022 - 10:21

      Help help help..

      The histrionics are strong with this one

  • AndyC1 on 16/06/2022 - 09:05

    As per monopoly, sell the existing car and buy a new one.

  • seraphim2017 on 16/06/2022 - 09:05
    +1

    https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/?sort=~Price&q=(And.Service.CARSALES..Seats.range(7..)..BodyStyle.People%20Mover.)

    Cheaper than renting one, sell for what you paid for it in 2 months, zero overall cost other than insurance and fuel.

  • McSquintus on 16/06/2022 - 09:21

    1st world problems.

    • Euphemistic on 16/06/2022 - 09:32
      -2

      How do you know the parents are coming from a 1sr world country?

      • cookie2 on 16/06/2022 - 21:52
        +1

        The person asking has a problem. They are in Australia. Pretty simple, you're just going ahead and making something outa nothing. We see what we want to see.

        • Euphemistic on 17/06/2022 - 08:25
          -1

          Ok. It was a poorly worded joke alluding that the parents are the problem.

      • Gervais fanboy on 16/06/2022 - 22:12

        Did that hurt your feelings, did it ?

        I am asking because I didn’t wanna ‘assume’.

  • apple2016 on 16/06/2022 - 09:53

    Rent a car when I need it only.

    this would be the cheapest option.

    It will be a hassle as I need to install 2 car seats everytime I use it.

    not sure what car seats you use, but mine takes about 2 mins to fix/remove

  • Esky85 on 16/06/2022 - 10:20
    +2

    Do YOU need it? Or do your PARENTS need it? I mean, it sounds like they are already getting 2+ months free accommodation and food. What is stopping them from chipping in or accepting the fact that buying/hiring cars is going to be way more costly than being using shuttle runs, ubers or public transport? This sounds like eastern cultural expectations to me which I know is difficult because circumstances are quite a bit different here. I don't envy your position. Good luck!

    • pharkurnell on 16/06/2022 - 10:52
      +2

      it sounds like they are already getting 2+ months free accommodation and food

      So your parents come to visit, you charge them??
      Of course its free food and accommodation, they probably didnt charge him from 0-18 for food and accom when he was a kid

      • Esky85 on 16/06/2022 - 12:30
        +2

        No, if my parents or inlaws come to visit, they come to visit. Not to live with me for an indefinite period of time (2+ months). Like I said, it's down to cultural differences. I'm trying to save up for my own house deposit and it's considered a bit rude in my family circle/culture to expect other family members to have to spend thousands so they can have a holiday or a better holiday. But I know this is perfectly acceptable and even expected in other cultures, especially when grandchildren are involved. That's just what it is like for me. We don't want to burden others so we would not have parents stay at the house if it was going to be more than a couple of weeks, but it won't ever be an issue because they wouldn't want to stay longer than that anyway for the same reasons. A big holiday like that (2+ months) would be better if we met somewhere neutral and split all costs 50/50 or just payed for the stuff we needed individually.

  • OpayuOnam on 16/06/2022 - 12:51

    Have you tried looking at smaller car rental providers?
    Or something like car next door?

    The big brands are just down right horrible for long term rental.

  • illogicalerror on 16/06/2022 - 14:11

    Buy a Delica and sell it off after they are gone.

  • DragoBoyz on 18/06/2022 - 12:36

    Surely you will only need to travel as 7 on the weekend. Say that's 16 days out of 60. If they can squeeze in the back it will be okay if you or your wife decide to stay home. If they want to sight see then you take only them. You don't all need to go to the supermarket together nor run errands together. Maybe one of them will not want to travel much anyway.
    Don't rush to buy a new car you'll only maybe need a handful of times in 2 months lol.

  • ady211 on 08/08/2022 - 19:14

    I am in similar boat, parent coming to live with us for 4 months. One option I am considering is to get a 7 seater on long term basis (drivemycar, etc) this is working out 1.5 to 2k a month. My company also does novated lease I was always contemplating a bigger car for few months but was not able to justify the costs. Other option is to get 3-4 year old car and put that on novated lease. Don't want to spend 7-8k on rental.

  • pndl on 09/08/2022 - 17:40

    Have you looked at a car subscription, like Carbar or Carly.

    • ady211 on 10/08/2022 - 07:28
      +1

      Thanks mate will check it out there is Hellocars as well. Seems like 1.5k a month on average for 7 seater including reduced access.

  • Hackney on 11/08/2022 - 06:01

    Surely you are capable of doing your own research?

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