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Car for a Labrador

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  • 11-01-2008 4:20pm
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    slumped
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    Hi All,

    I've got a great big labrador and want to get a car that can transport him safely. Up to now he has been transported on the back seat with a harness and seat belt.

    Any ideas?

    Have a car worth 10k to trade in and willing to put another 10k to it.

    Thinking of a BMW 116 but that might be a bit expensive???

    Slumped


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    keefg
    Registered Users Posts: 3,187 ✭✭✭keefg


    Car for a labrador?? How the hell will he drive it?? :D

    Anyhoo....

    What about a volvo estate of some sort? They seem to be popular with the doggie crowd.


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    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,401 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    Any estate would probably do. Volvos traditionally come with some sort of barrier between the luggage compartment and the rear seats as an optional extra

    I would post here too


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    slumped
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    thanks so far.

    Meant to say I was thinking more along the lines of a hatchback/liftback?

    S


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    E92
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    A 116i wouldn't accomadate a poodle never mind a labrador it's boot is that small.


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    cantdecide
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    Car for a Labrador
    Well done. LMFAO.

    I quite like these. Automatic aswell.

    http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=591088


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    keefg
    Registered Users Posts: 3,187 ✭✭✭keefg


    Maybe an Opel Zafira would suit? Not too big & when the doggie is at home you have the extra bonus of a seven seater.


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    HashSlinging
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    Get an RS6 and scare the BeJesus out of him he'll do a great tap dance. Always find that funny. I've a manchester terrier.


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    LuckyStar
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    E92 wrote: »
    A 116i wouldn't accomadate a poodle never mind a labrador it's boot is that small.

    You wouldn't put a dog in the boot! It could suffocate!

    OP- You are right to use a harness, those metal grills will kill the dog from impact if you were to crash and if he is just sitting loose, he will go straight into either the back of your head or through the windscreen if you crash.

    Always amazes me the amount of people that drive with dogs unrestrained.


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    Interceptor
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    I put my lab and my basset in the boot of a Fiat Multipla and they fit fine. The high seat backs and headrests prevent them climbing out but the short doghairs stick in the carpet.

    I'd suggest borrowing your neighbours car any time you need to transport a dog.

    'cptr


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