8 seat 4wd people carrier...What car!
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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 !
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 !
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. 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 ....I think you're restricting your choices with the awd requirement.
What about something like this with winter tyres: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...
What about something like this with winter tyres: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...
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.
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. 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 ....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"
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"
Edited by Burrito on Thursday 23 August 00:20
I still think the caravelle is the best choice but I've just been reminded of these -
Don't think they did a bus version though
There is a caravelle on PH at the moment:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4054036.htm
Don't think they did a bus version though
There is a caravelle on PH at the moment:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4054036.htm
Edited by morgrp on Thursday 23 August 08:49
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