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Readers Respond: Your picks - - Best Cars for Dads
Responses: 15

By Aaron Gold, About.com

From the article: Top 10 Cars for Dads
I've posted my list of the Top Ten Cars for Dads; now it's your turn. Tell us which car -- or cars -- make the best daddymobiles. Recommend a car for Dad

Best Car 4 Dad

Obviously the Mini Cooper is the right choice as his wife and kids will love it
—Guest Bob Smith

My vote...

... is a 3rd generation Acura TL. The new ones are just plain ugly but the 04-08 models are quick, comfortable, and upscale. The choice of a manual transmission in the earlier ones is an added benefit.
—Guest Darwin

Godzilla for Dad

The Nissan GT-R is a swell car for dads with upto 2 toddlers.Real fast,looks heavy and is grounded while moving fast.No wonder it was named "Godzilla".Now I dont know about the U.S but here in down under land it costs AUD 150,000 whhich is expensive considering the recession but don't think any dad here would even mind a used Godzilla.Godzilla it is !! http://allowmetofinish.blogspot.com
—Guest Shibu Jacob

Both Cars on Your List!

I guess I'm a lucky Dad, owning 2 cars on your Dad's list: 2007 Mustang GT and 2009 Mazda 6 V6!
—MikeK51

Nice list but I will add a fun ride....

Well the best care for New England would have 4 wheel drive for the winter and convertible for the summer, that's a Jeep Wrangler! Oh yeah and Dad loves to get off the roads too!
—Guest - Scott

You missed the best

BMW 5 series can't be left out. They have 4 doors with a large trunk and drive like a sports car, and last forever.
—jamesklister

jaguar xf supercharged

perfect dad's car - room in back, four doors, beautiful interior, and gets the kid to preschool as fast as a 5-series, but without the harsh ride
—Guest ap

MMM good

I'm with Harry, M3's are so fine and seat 4 in a pinch
—Guest guest steve

Nice list, but......

Since I'm the dad and have to pay for this along with tuition, a mortgage and hundreds of other bills, I will have to go with the G37. Not the nicest interior, but fast, fun and reliable.
—Guest CraigSchwartz

Lexus IS F a brilliant pick

This car is an absolute sleeper and perfect for dads. Drop the kids off at school and get to work in record time. Hmm, maybe once the kids are out of car seats, I can picture one in the driveway.
—keithusedcars

Buick Enclave

If Dad still is hanging to the SUV and wants a Cadillac, this is it. More toys then any man should have and cheaper than the BMW or Cadilllac and runs better also. This is it.
—rrj3md

If dad is young at heart...

Nostalgia Nut Dad: Shelby Cobra GT 500 KR or Challenger R/T Speed Freak Dad:ZR1 Vette or any M class BMW Winding Road Warrior Dad: Lotus Elise or JCW Mini Cooper Classy but Fast Dad: Jaguar Xf or Lotus Evora THIS Practical Dad: VW Diesel Sportwagen or VW Rabbit
—Guest Hawaiian Don

A Porsche?

Every dad worth the three letters in his name needs to have a vintage Porsche in the stable.
—Guest Unobtanium

With all due respect...

...to you and your list -- only one true sportscar? Where is the Honda S2000? The Mazda MX-5? The Audi TT? The BMW Z4? Who are these fathers, anyway?
—JasonFogelson

No BMW's are you kidding

3 series, 5 series (M's, coupes, sedans, convertibles)in any form belong on this list.
—Guest Harry

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