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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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A mate of mine for a Renault people carrier and the electrics keep going down on it which is bad but it's also got an electronic handbrake. I'd avoid it.
Try and stick to something in audi group, audi, volkswagon, seat. Can't go wrong |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"A mate of mine for a Renault people carrier and the electrics keep going down on it which is bad but it's also got an electronic handbrake. I'd avoid it.
Try and stick to something in audi group, audi, volkswagon, seat. Can't go wrong "
Thanks, we currently have the Renault grand scenic which has the electronic handbrake and the electrics are going 
It only seats 7 and we now need 8 lol. Will look at the makes you've suggested thanks  |
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By *educedWoman
over a year ago
Birmingham |
We had a Nissan Serena. Vannette lol. But served us well. Countless trips to Cornwall and the Continent. With trailer for surfing equipment. Paid about 4000 at the time but lasted 10 years plus. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"could try a kia Sedona, loads of room plus I believe they still run with Mercedes engines, only down side is it has an awful turning circle"
I shall have a looks, thanks |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"We had a Nissan Serena. Vannette lol. But served us well. Countless trips to Cornwall and the Continent. With trailer for surfing equipment. Paid about 4000 at the time but lasted 10 years plus. "
Sounds good Seduced. Will Google now  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"almost forgot could try checking out an ex taxi, Peugeot expert. ran a similar van and apart from a slight starting issue which was easily resolved was pretty faultless."
That's idea, needs to be second hand regardless due to cost so so take a look |
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By *pal2Man
over a year ago
cumbria |
"Good as place as any to ask. We are looking for a new car which can accomodate 6 children and 2 adults. Any one got any recommendations? TIA"
I was going to rcommend Durex but its probably a bit late for that |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Good as place as any to ask. We are looking for a new car which can accomodate 6 children and 2 adults. Any one got any recommendations? TIA
I was going to rcommend Durex but its probably a bit late for that "
Lmao , just a tad late  |
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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago
carrbrook stalybridge |
vw do an eight seater microbus delivered one back from edinboro airport to manchester motorway all the way sat in 6th at steady 70-80 used 1/4 of a tank of diesel . well equiped comfortable plenty of luggage space even when all seats in use rear set of seats fold away easily . its a vw relaible good residuals go for it . |
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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago
carrbrook stalybridge |
"vw do an eight seater microbus delivered one back from edinboro airport to manchester motorway all the way sat in 6th at steady 70-80 used 1/4 of a tank of diesel . well equiped comfortable plenty of luggage space even when all seats in use rear set of seats fold away easily . its a vw relaible good residuals go for it ."
oh and try the hire company and police desposal auctions can pick them up there for a descent price
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"vw do an eight seater microbus delivered one back from edinboro airport to manchester motorway all the way sat in 6th at steady 70-80 used 1/4 of a tank of diesel . well equiped comfortable plenty of luggage space even when all seats in use rear set of seats fold away easily . its a vw relaible good residuals go for it .oh and try the hire company and police desposal auctions can pick them up there for a descent price "
That's sounds like a good idea, thanks for the tip  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Mercedes Vito is lovely but has a hefty price tag"
They look fabulous with the amount of boot room too... maybe a bit out of price range but will look further. Thank you |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Depending on budget - if you want cheap an old Toyota import will do but use a specialist dealer who knows what they are doing - some are 7 some 8 seats you need to check "
Think they called previa or something like that, VW caper sort of shape They look very good and due to Japanese motoring age laws they're only a few years old, think Liverpool is the main import point for them. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I had a grand voyager. We converted it from 7 to 8 seats by removing the 2 single seats and replacing with a 3 seat bench seat...so we ended up with 2 3 seat bench seats in the back. Was a really comfy drive too and has sliding doors which are a god send in car parks. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I had a grand voyager. We converted it from 7 to 8 seats by removing the 2 single seats and replacing with a 3 seat bench seat...so we ended up with 2 3 seat bench seats in the back. Was a really comfy drive too and has sliding doors which are a god send in car parks."
Hmm I wonder if I would be able to do that with mine, doubt it but might look into that. Sliding doors sound ideal |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I had a grand voyager. We converted it from 7 to 8 seats by removing the 2 single seats and replacing with a 3 seat bench seat...so we ended up with 2 3 seat bench seats in the back. Was a really comfy drive too and has sliding doors which are a god send in car parks.
Hmm I wonder if I would be able to do that with mine, doubt it but might look into that. Sliding doors sound ideal "
One of the things i loved about my voyager was that it was so versatile all the back seats were removable...and with the 2 bench seats you could flatten them and it was quite handy for "shenanigans"  |
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By *uzy444Woman
over a year ago
in the suffolk countryside |
yeah my toyota previa was awesome..plenty of room, reliable engine, 42 mpg great for a 8 seater...with 2.4 engine..reliable..al in all cheap motoring imo x
still have it, wondering whether to sell it or keep it as i now have smaller car to run around in...
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"A mate of mine for a Renault people carrier and the electrics keep going down on it which is bad but it's also got an electronic handbrake. I'd avoid it.
Try and stick to something in audi group, audi, volkswagon, seat. Can't go wrong "
I've got a brand new scenic and I love it , touch wood no problems as yet!, had it for 8 weeks and fits us 2 adults 4 kiss and pushchair nicely  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"A mate of mine for a Renault people carrier and the electrics keep going down on it which is bad but it's also got an electronic handbrake. I'd avoid it.
Try and stick to something in audi group, audi, volkswagon, seat. Can't go wrong
I've got a brand new scenic and I love it , touch wood no problems as yet!, had it for 8 weeks and fits us 2 adults 4 kiss and pushchair nicely "
I love the scenic I have now, had it about 6 years now and it's never broken down or anything, they are reliable cars, wish it was still not enough for us. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"A mate of mine for a Renault people carrier and the electrics keep going down on it which is bad but it's also got an electronic handbrake. I'd avoid it.
Try and stick to something in audi group, audi, volkswagon, seat. Can't go wrong
I've got a brand new scenic and I love it , touch wood no problems as yet!, had it for 8 weeks and fits us 2 adults 4 kiss and pushchair nicely
I love the scenic I have now, had it about 6 years now and it's never broken down or anything, they are reliable cars, wish it was still not enough for us."
big enough |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I had a grand voyager. We converted it from 7 to 8 seats by removing the 2 single seats and replacing with a 3 seat bench seat...so we ended up with 2 3 seat bench seats in the back. Was a really comfy drive too and has sliding doors which are a god send in car parks.
Hmm I wonder if I would be able to do that with mine, doubt it but might look into that. Sliding doors sound ideal
One of the things i loved about my voyager was that it was so versatile all the back seats were removable...and with the 2 bench seats you could flatten them and it was quite handy for "shenanigans" "
Ooo duel usage, that sounds a great plan |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Zafira VXR
Get everyone where they need to be on time
Like a poor mans espace 3.5 v6?"
Daaaaaamn that thing is ugly!
3.5 v6 and still not quicker than the 2.0 VXR
Plus it's French....instant no go as far as cars go.  |
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"I had a grand voyager. We converted it from 7 to 8 seats by removing the 2 single seats and replacing with a 3 seat bench seat...so we ended up with 2 3 seat bench seats in the back. Was a really comfy drive too and has sliding doors which are a god send in car parks."
This is the only people carrier I know that gives seats and boot space |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The phrase 'VW Audi group' and 'reliable' shouldn't be used in the same sentence.
A triumph of PR and marketing over real world reliability studies.
Either buy Japanese or Korean or a leftfield option a smaller Transit minibus or similar. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I had a grand voyager. We converted it from 7 to 8 seats by removing the 2 single seats and replacing with a 3 seat bench seat...so we ended up with 2 3 seat bench seats in the back. Was a really comfy drive too and has sliding doors which are a god send in car parks.
This is the only people carrier I know that gives seats and boot space"
It really was fantastically spacious even with 8 seats. I loved it...but was too tight to spend much money on it as we only paid £1000 for it and had it 2 years with only minimal spending. If i needed the seats I'd have another. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The new t5 caravelles have very good reliability the early models were a bit prone to some faults, the late t4s offer very good reliability but are quite costly for a what 13 or 14 year old people carrier, look to pay around 8k for a good one.
If you want new and good value, Hyundai do the i800 with i think 8 seats versions, good long warranty as well but you'll still be paying nearly 30k maybe a 2 year old model still under warranty with high motorway milage might be a good buy!
The Vito is ugly, expensive and no more reliable than the rest.
The French stuff looks good, is cheap but will probably break in a few years.
The American stuff is tacky with really cheap plastics and there usually terribly thirsty. |
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