Unfortunately it looks like my time is up owning my 3.6 litre Skoda superb estate!

Child number 4 on the way means no matter how you do the maths we still won't fit into the superb. From looking on autotrader I recon my car is worth £10 - £10.5k.

I have been looking at decent sized people carriers mainly the Chrysler Grand Voyager (can fit all the kids in plus luggage) on an 06/07 plate for about £5k fsh/all the toys and then of course my other £4k is going on my first proper bike a Kawasaki ZX6R!

Yes I know probably a very bad choice of first bike but I have found a couple of green ones on 06/07 plates that have the under seat exhaust and I just love the look of them! Sat on one the other day and feel pretty comfortable with the seat position.

Let me know your thoughts.

Cheers,

Chunk

Edited 2 April, 201610 yr by Chunk11

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Its not a bad choice of first bike at all. Itll only go as fast as you wind the throttle on, and it should be pretty smooth whilst you're doing it.

Ill look forward to seeing what you get.

Dont forget we're all here to answer any questions you might have

I've posted in the Superb forum so will whittle this down a bit

Sad to see the 3.6 going Chunk.....it's a gorgeous car and if it were a LHD car I'd be very interested!

Regarding the bike..... go easy. I still have an Aprilia Moto 6.5 Starck edition which is a fun touring bike with a reliable rotax lump....but my days of sports bikes are long gone although a Ducati Multistrada is a great bike for looks and ease of ride with comfort and plenty of zip. It's comfort for me, since buggering my back with rugby I need a 'touring stance' bike as crouched over a tank feels uncomfortable and I can't relax at all. To be honest an old bob tail Harley beckons just for the lack of speed and that noise...and I have my old school Xflow Caterham for 4 wheel fun.

My first ever bike was a 72 Yamaha DT250 which I rebuilt as a school project, then my first road bike - a Kawasaki KH400 triple followed by a Suzuki GT380. Nearly killed myself on the KH...growing up in Hong Kong you could ride silly bikes from age 16 at the time. Madness but parents were happy that I was not out boozing and on wacky backy

But I totally understand your desire to scratch that itch. Just do so sensibly to start with and try a variety of bikes out first for both comfort and smiles. The ZX6R looks like a lovely bike and from a quick scan of forums it seems like quite a few take one on as a 'first bike'...but do try others out to see what they offer. Bit like girlfriends and wives....

Dave

Always been a fan of the green meanies.

 

It'll balance out the dad wagon.

Bike aside (I'll leave that to the more knowledgeable ones) if you're considering a Grand Voyager, take a look at the Euro Ncap results for the years you're looking at buying.

 

http://www.theaa.com/allaboutcars/ncap/ncap_car_results.jsp?make=Chrysler&model=Grand+Voyager&year=2001&publicationDate=2007-01-01

 

Not a car I'd put my family in really.

Cheers guys thanks for the advice. Ncap results for the grand voyager are terrible!

I have been looking at the grand Espace Initiale which has 2 armchair type seats in each row, so 6 seats in total, with a decent amount of luggage space.

Currently in France for a week and have got a Seat Alhambra and the rear two seats are cramped which annoys the kids and I can't get much in the boot.

The engines are great as are all the gadgets but just don't think there is enough space.

Never had a Renault though and not still totally sure I want one....

Cheers guys thanks for the advice. Ncap results for the grand voyager are terrible!

I have been looking at the grand Espace Initiale which has 2 armchair type seats in each row, so 6 seats in total, with a decent amount of luggage space.

Currently in France for a week and have got a Seat Alhambra and the rear two seats are cramped which annoys the kids and I can't get much in the boot.

The engines are great as are all the gadgets but just don't think there is enough space.

Never had a Renault though and not still totally sure I want one....

 

The engines are great........when they aren't eating injectors

Buying 2 wheels is always a good thing. Always had a soft spot for kwaks, cracking engines!

Thanks for the reply guys now for sale for those interested:

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/395418-skoda-superb-36-estate-2011/?p=4587214

Thanks for the reply guys now for sale for those interested:

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/395418-skoda-superb-36-estate-2011/?p=4587214

 

Thats a properly nice motor! 

 

For less than my Fabia was... 

 

Bargain! 

I might have a solution for you.

If you want 10k for the car how about £6.5k cash and a 2006 CBR1100XX

OK a blackbird won't go round corners like a 6R but will nail it on the straights and is far more comfortable!

Sheldon you have PM

She's a big girl for a first bike though. Maybe some experience on other big bikes would be best first?

Chunk11 you have PM