Now how did I know in advance that someone would say that? Well done.

Just have a little think about why I might choose to ask here first...

Edited by Starman999 on 07/01/2018 at 17:18

Sigh...

Do I really need to explain my reasons to satisy some **** *****?

No. But I will! Biggest reason is essentially that I'm VERY financially broke due to unforseen circumstances. I have no car and every trip using public transport to view a £500 banger costs a fair few pounds and can take a lot of time.... So yes, if there's a way I can rule out or 'rule in' a potential model of car that doesn't necessitate my taking two buses, a train and an uber then for sure I'm going to do that!

ALSO, it's actually rather hard to know for sure how well an item will fit by just measuring - curves, slants, protrusions and all that... As you seem to be all-knowing, thunderbird, you will know that 133cm is a potentially troublesome dimension as it's right on the cusp of maximum available interior width of many cars, so it can be difficult to ascertain whether my 133cm case will fit unless there's clearly lots of extra space.

I happen to know (because I measured a Meriva before I learnt of its folding front seat ability) that a Meriva's max interior width is about 130cm, but it might just be that with the front seat down I can load my flightcase 'long ways', in which case I would know for sure the car would suit me in that respect.

But if someone here were to comment that the folded front seat is not viable for whatever reason then that would save me making the 2 hour 30 minute journey (and that's just one way) to see the only promising Meriva on the market that's remotely near me. Kapish?

Next?!

Edited by Starman999 on 07/01/2018 at 18:12

We are currently looking for a replacement for the wifes car come the middle of the year. Lots of preferences but one essential, the mother in laws fold up wheelchair has to fit easilly in the boot and the wife must be able to lift it in and out as well as be able to secure it to the seat for safety.

Do we ask on a forum if its easy or will it fit. No we don't. We take the wheelchair and go to showrooms and try it. Measurements may help but there is nothing like physically checking.

May I suggest you do the same, its the only way to be 100% sure.

And may I add if you are so poor that you cannot afford to visit the dealers to look then car ownership is not for you. A £500 car will probably be costly to run and there is insurance, tax, MOT servicing to consider as well which will quickly add up to a figure well in excess of the purchase price.