Can I just add that accessibility of hatchback/estate/etc is much better than a saloon when it comes to ease of getting things in and out. Particularly in the first year or two - you wouldn't believe the amount of crap you have to cart around and how stressful it can be trying to get it in and out with everything else going on!
335i touring sounds good to me, but valid comment made about the ride firmness. Perhaps something a little more baby friendly shouldn't be ruled out just yet.
I've got a Passat for Dad duties and the Z for Jamie fun. Works for me
Thanks for the comments guys, will definitely be sticking around here, SI is going towards paying for the family car, unfortunately. Definitely won't be my last Zed though but and hopefully could be looking again as soon as this coming winter (when prices are low) see if I can pick up a cheap half-knackered pre-facelift to tinker with.
Rufus59 said:
For me any sport model S Audi or M BMW was ruled out for two reasons; Firm suspension and sleeping baby sounded like a bad mix to me
That is a good point! SE spec on the BMW search then, maybe even an A4 Avant, but still part of me is thinking the supercharged Jag would be a sensible option