MPV or Estate for £2000

[Mr.Nobody]

I’m thinking of getting an MPV or Estate for work. It needs to be able to carry some power tools, hand tools, step ladders and the ability to maybe carry extension ladders. This is not a must as it maybe a consideration for later on. I also plan to do some weekend trips. I used to drive a van for work and I don’t think I could have one.

Any help or advice would be great.

[Francy555]

Gen 7 honda accord estate or a V70 volvo. Big boxy estates that can take loads of gear.

[bristolracer]

Berlingo multispace
Skoda roomster

Any Volvo at £2k will be tired with huge mileage

[ZX10R NIN]

As I said before on your other threads a Mazda5 is the answer:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112210...

Or the Signum:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202052...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111229...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201271...

If you go back through your threads the answer will be in one of them.

[Horsey McHorseface]

Fiat Doblo Mk1

[aaron_2000]

bristolracer said:

Any Volvo at £2k will be tired with huge mileage

Not really. Plenty of good V70's for that sort of money, I paid 300 for my 140k V70 2.4 in 2019 as an alternative to hiring a van for a few weeks. The guy I sold it to has run it trouble free to 190k, they're a solid old workhorse capable of big miles although I'd avoid the auto.

To the OP, I'd go for one of three cars:

Volvo V70 - Living room on wheels, good workhorse capable of strong miles
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255431801245?hash=item3...

Seat Alhambra/VW Sharan/Ford Galaxy 1.9tdi - Comfortable cars, drive like a big Passat with plenty of grunt, van like loading space
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125177065961?hash=item1...

Ford S-Max - Great to drive, plenty of room
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265600483004?hash=item3...

[Mr.Nobody]

ZX10R NIN said:

As I said before on your other threads a Mazda5 is the answer:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112210...

Or the Signum:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202052...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111229...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201271...

If you go back through your threads the answer will be in one of them.

I’m not too keen on the Mazda. The Signum looks interesting, boot certainly ticks all the boxes. But I don’t know much about them or their reliability or what engine to go for. Could you offer any advice on them?

[nobrakes]

Generally for older cars, petrol is cheaper to maintain than diesel, but diesel will get you more mpg.

For 2 grand and what you need to do with the car (van) the Signums suggested above will be good value.

[Mr.Nobody]

nobrakes said:

Generally for older cars, petrol is cheaper to maintain than diesel, but diesel will get you more mpg.

For 2 grand and what you need to do with the car (van) the Signums suggested above will be good value.

They do look good to be honest. Most for sale are the 1.9 Diesel. I may just have to take it for a decent run on the motorway. There is a 1.8 Petrol but I imagine that it would be quite slow.

[princeperch]

2 grand ain't much these days.

Logan mcv fits the brief.

[Mr.Nobody]

princeperch said:

2 grand ain't much these days.

Logan mcv fits the brief.

Some of us haven’t got a car fund unfortunately. As I’m saving for a house.

[ZX10R NIN]

Mr.Nobody said:

I’m not too keen on the Mazda. The Signum looks interesting, boot certainly ticks all the boxes. But I don’t know much about them or their reliability or what engine to go for. Could you offer any advice on them?

It's the same engine as found in the Vectra/Astra they're reliable & not costly to maintain I don't think the 1.9d comes with a DPF so that shouldn't be an issue.

[Mr.Nobody]

ZX10R NIN said:

It's the same engine as found in the Vectra/Astra they're reliable & not costly to maintain I don't think the 1.9d comes with a DPF so that shouldn't be an issue.

That’s good. What spec would you go for? Anything to check when viewing the car? Any known issues that I should clarify to whether it’s been carried out on the car?

[ZX10R NIN]

Mr.Nobody said:

That’s good. What spec would you go for? Anything to check when viewing the car? Any known issues that I should clarify to whether it’s been carried out on the car?

Go for the best spec you can find, check everything works/overall condition & receipts are also a help.

[Mr.Nobody]

ZX10R NIN said:

Go for the best spec you can find, check everything works/overall condition & receipts are also a help.

I will probably look at this one:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201271...

[ZX10R NIN]

Looks decent.

[Mr.Nobody]

ZX10R NIN said:

Looks decent.

There is also this one:

https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars/2006-vauxhall-signu...

[Mr.Nobody]

I did also find a Skoda Octavia:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203083...

[the griffin]

I run a Signum 1.9CDTi, had it 9 years and it’s been a good reliable family car.
The 1.9 does have a dpf, otherwise same as the Vectra. Check flywheel for rattles and vibration through the clutch, mine has started to rattle.

[QBee]

I'm a fan of Saab 9-5 estates. Lot of very comfortable car for your money.
Mine is 20 years old and my wife's is 22 years old.
Very little trouble mechanically.