Family wagon needed.

[RosscoPCole]

Our old family bus is getting on a bit and needs replaced.
SWMBO would like a very economical (50mpg)7 seater where the 2 rear seats fold into the boot when not needed. Ideally we do not want a full size MPV as it has to fit on the tiny drive we have
She is not bothered about handing or the badge. The budget is £7,000.
Suggestions please

[kieranblenk]

Diesel Vauxhall Zafira?

[budfox]

I'd go with a Cayenne. Obviously it's outside budget and I think it's only got four seats, but apart from that it's job done.

Edit, it won't do 50mpg either but I still think the suggestion is sound.

[Jimbo.]

RosscoPCole said:

Our old family bus is getting on a bit and needs replaced.
SWMBO would like a very economical (50mpg)7 seater where the 2 rear seats fold into the boot when not needed. Ideally we do not want a full size MPV as it has to fit on the tiny drive we have
She is not bothered about handing or the badge. The budget is £7,000.
Suggestions please

Any 7 seater is going to be a fair size, even the "5+2" type.

[Superhoop]

Does it have to 7 seats?

Mazda5 is worth a look, but in reality is only 6 seats, with a 7th occasional seat in the centre of row 2

Sliding doors are great, especially in smaller parking spaces

[bga]

Not sure if it quite hits 50mpg but IIRC a VW Touran is the shortest 7 seater with folding rear seats & there are plenty for your budget.

[deltashad]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

Ford S-Max 2.5T Titanium 5dr

Meant to be pretty good, Acceleration (0-62mph) 7.4 seconds Top speed 143 mph

You wont get 50mpg but this isn't mumsnet

[Allblackdup]

S-Max?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/f...

I'm not sure i would class it as very economical but maybe someone on here who owns one can let you know what the fuel economy is like?

[bga]

deltashad said:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

Ford S-Max 2.5T Titanium 5dr

Meant to be pretty good, Acceleration (0-62mph) 7.4 seconds Top speed 143 mph

You wont get 50mpg but this isn't mumsnet

25 around town Worth it though.