7 SEATER WEEKENDER SUGGESTIONS

[jamie-hw314]

Im in the market for a 7 seater to use at the weekends when the Mrs and all the kids (7-17) are around. Seems daft to go for something new that will only be used by just me in the week (plus I have and RS6 to play in). Any sensible suggestions (i.e no Zafiras) as to what should go in the garage?

[GreatGranny]

Budget?

Personally I would go for either S Max, Galaxy (if you want a little more room) or Ahambra.

Or XC90/Disco if you can justify additional running costs.

[jamie-hw314]

Budget probably upto £20-25k if its sat most of the week.

[Andy665]

Skoda Kodiaq

[Mammasaid]

New shape XC90?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

[Jamescrs]

I personally think if your not fussed about the styling and you want practicality a Ford Galaxy is the way to go.
They are not a bad drive at all, generally very reliable and hugely practical, you basically have a decent size van and people carrier in one.

[anonymous-user]

Just exchanged the 7 seat Zafira Tourer. Fantastic car. We weren’t using to it’s potential hence changing. It had become my commuter was wasn’t great when I’m doing 300 miles a week and was getting around 45mpg

Good driving position, the rearmost seats were easy to get into at 5’10”.
Had the 2.0sri Cdti. Lots of power for 7 adults and ample interior space. We could get a standard double mattress and virtually anything from ikea in it.

[designforlife]

Nissan Elgrand or Toyota Alphard. Both 3.5 V6 with tons of room, so you can get everyone where they need to go, and quite quickly.

[jamie-hw314]

designforlife said:

Nissan Elgrand or Toyota Alphard. Both 3.5 V6 with tons of room, so you can get everyone where they need to go, and quite quickly.

Jeez I didint know they even existed. They'd fit in well with the kids Anime phase at the mo, but I couldnt go that leftfield myself!

[designforlife]

I wouldn't call a 7 seater MPV even remotely leftfield but each to their own!

[Jag_NE]

A 2000, red VW sharan 1.9tdi auto has cropped up on autotrader, 32k miles. Auto box. Looks like family owned for all/most it’s life. Looks mint. Asking £2195. With light usage you won’t lose any money.

[Watchman]

Merc R-class (the facelifted one from 2011).

[Jamescrs]

Watchman said:

Merc R-class (the facelifted one from 2011).

I may be wrong but are they not six seats? I thought the middle row was two captains chairs but I have only ever looked at the AMG version with any interest.

[Watchman]

Jamescrs said:

Watchman said:

Merc R-class (the facelifted one from 2011).

I may be wrong but are they not six seats? I thought the middle row was two captains chairs but I have only ever looked at the AMG version with any interest.

There were 5, 6, and 7 seat options.

I've just thought of another one... the Merc Viano) now V-class). Although I'm happy with my GL (7-seater), I would consider a low mileage Viano with the 3-litre diesel when the time comes to replace the GL.

[ZX10R NIN]

jamie-hw314 said:

Jeez I didint know they even existed. They'd fit in well with the kids Anime phase at the mo, but I couldnt go that leftfield myself!

They're no more leftfield than a Vaneo & imo a better choice especially when you take into account spec & price.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-Elgrand-Rider-20...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2014-14-NISSAN-ELGRAND-...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009-TOYOTA-VELLFIRE-AL...

Or the more mainstream option would be a Mercedes GL:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

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https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...