excellent choice, Saab is great for a family - I personally would go for a 9-5 Aero Sportcombi with a manual. Stupid fast and safe.

I love this idea. I mentioned the 9-5 Aero. Both are fantastic choices for what this dad needs. Especially safety - which none of the Jalop suggestions are!

Saab 9-3 Sportcombi; only a little weird but uncommon enough, also safe and practical.