Large car/MPV/Estate needed for up to 2.5k

[seadragon]

Was thinking of a 4x4 but my GF has just bought a sweet Pajero Junior that will suit for the winter snow but I want bigger car/MPV/Estate to use on trips with the gf and the 3 dogs.

Preferably something with loads of space inside so I can put my bikes inside and not have to use a bike rack, not too expensive to run. Quirky looking or unusual/uncommon would be a bonus.

So far am looking at the following but would appreciate some other views as I am drawing a blank:

Chrysler Grand Voyager
Chrysler PT Cruiser
Mitsubishi Delica or Pajero LWB
Honda SMX

[k15tox]

seadragon said:

Chrysler PT Cruiser

Get out.

[seadragon]

PT Cruiser not my first choice, As I said my mind is going blank.

Any actual recommendations rather than criticisms?

[seadragon]

Thanks, I have looked at that one too, the Volvo, good price, definitely worth consideration, much appreciated

[hi court]

Tbh out of you list I. Would only consider the delica, however these are getting on abit now so not sure I would take the risk myself. You would easily get a 2001 shape ford galaxy for that money though, probably not a diesel but there's even a 2.8 4wd variant! All the back seats come out so lots of room when needed!

[seadragon]

hi court said:

Tbh out of you list I. Would only consider the delica, however these are getting on abit now so not sure I would take the risk myself. You would easily get a 2001 shape ford galaxy for that money though, probably not a diesel but there's even a 2.8 4wd variant! All the back seats come out so lots of room when needed!

Variant of the Galaxy with 4WD you mean? Thanks for that, just what I need being able to take out seats.

Something with 4x4 would be great but I think I am wanting something big and roomy, so I can just sling in a bike or 2 if I want to go to a show or on a ride without having to faff with roofbars or a rack. I have done my back in, so a car with a lowish loading area or side doors like on a Galaxy or similar would suit perfectly