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MattGTA
Original Poster
336 posts
42 months
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Here's a random question for the 'what car' collective.
Were off on holiday to Slovakia with some friends over Christmas and New Year and for reasons I won't bore you with, are considering taking 1 car (which I will drive to meet the others in Bratislava airport) to use for our holiday.
Here are some criteria:
4wd (to cope with the weather and roads)
Carry 8 people + luggage
Cost less than £2k in ownership (once I've bought it and sold it a few weeks later) as this is what our hire cars are being quoted at :-(
Cost less that 10k to buy
Does such a thing exist? I've seen the Nissan Elgrand - not very thrilling but looks like it'd do the job...
I don't normally go for 'what cars' but thought this one might throw up some interesting options!
All suggestions gratefully received !
Matthew.
PS - 4 x MX5s isn't an option !
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morgrp
2,840 posts
68 months
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brightonpad
29 posts
21 months
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Wasnt there a VW Caravelle Syncro? Rare as hens teeth though, but that would fit the bill...
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KardioKate
1,584 posts
24 months
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Vw caravelle syncro , I reckon.
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JWH
302 posts
134 months
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Defender 110 with rear seating option
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The Moose
9,095 posts
79 months
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1990s Toyota amazon with a roof box... Assuming 3 in the back row don't mind being close :-)
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balls-out
1,405 posts
101 months
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JWH said: Defender 110 with rear seating option Eight people to Slovakia? Pity those in the back, and middle and front come to that.
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MattGTA
Original Poster
336 posts
42 months
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balls-out said: Eight people to Slovakia? Pity those in the back, and middle and front come to that. Only 8 from the airport and around the place whilst we're there... Liking the suggestions - thx... :-)
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Animal101
89 posts
22 months
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MattGTA
Original Poster
336 posts
42 months
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Loving the defender idea...
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Kateg28
739 posts
33 months
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The Moose said: 1990s Toyota amazon with a roof box... Assuming 3 in the back row don't mind being close :-) The amazon only seats 7 but the (smaller!!!) Colorado does seat 8, each with its own seatbelt. Although the rear most seats are for smallest. The current land cruiser seats 7 but the previous one definitely does seat 8.
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Mark-C
1,726 posts
75 months
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The Moose said: 1990s Toyota amazon with a roof box... Assuming 3 in the back row don't mind being close :-) I'd go for this and keep the roofbox in the car during the drive down to keep wind noise and fuel consumption down a bit. Will be a much better place to be than a Defender for the haul down ....
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Burrito
1,267 posts
90 months
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D_G
1,423 posts
79 months
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Toyota Regius / Granvia would suit, 3.0TD and 4WD available but luggage space isn't great (neither is the Elgrand with the seats down). Mazda Bongo would also fit your requirements. If you have eight people with luggage a standard MPV like these won't be big enough I reckon.
You could get a Regius (they are about the best) and get a trailer / towbar for the luggage, all in for a few grand and then sell it again when you're back, cheapest way I reckon.
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The Moose
9,095 posts
79 months
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Kateg28 said: The Moose said: 1990s Toyota amazon with a roof box... Assuming 3 in the back row don't mind being close :-) The amazon only seats 7 but the (smaller!!!) Colorado does seat 8, each with its own seatbelt. Although the rear most seats are for smallest. The current land cruiser seats 7 but the previous one definitely does seat 8. Upon further investigation, a small selection of amazons did actually have 8 seats and 8 seat belts (90 series). Both of our 90 series amazons just happened to have all 8 seat belts. Rather odd we just got lucky I guess!
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The Moose
9,095 posts
79 months
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Mark-C said: The Moose said: 1990s Toyota amazon with a roof box... Assuming 3 in the back row don't mind being close :-) I'd go for this and keep the roofbox in the car during the drive down to keep wind noise and fuel consumption down a bit. Will be a much better place to be than a Defender for the haul down .... They're fantastic places to be - rather comfortable, easy to drive, reasonable level of mod cons etc :-)
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Gooly
497 posts
18 months
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Chevy Suburban/other american SUV.
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Burrito
1,267 posts
90 months
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This looks like a beaut for £690: http://www.popularcarsales.co.uk/used-cars/toyota-...No idea on spec but 4wd and 8 seater. Eta was below the text about opening hours: "SELLING AS IS, VEHICLE HAS NO MOT. Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, Front electric windows, Electric sunroof, Electric mirrors, Radio/CD, PAS. OPEN 7 DAYS WK, COMPETATIVE PRICES, PX, WARRANTIES, FINANCE, CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED. £690" 
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nagsheadwarrior
995 posts
49 months
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Mazda Bongo in original people carrier format.
Get one with the factory raising roof in the winter,sell it in the spring and you might even make a profit!
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morgrp
2,840 posts
68 months
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