What 'Mystery Machine/Day Bus/Adventure Wagon' ??!
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After a little inspiration please.
Looking to get out and about more this year with the family. Whilst my wife will NEVER be a camper (sadly) I do want a nice capable bus that we can load up on a Friday night, jump in at 6am on a Saturday and head to the seaside/forest/attractions in for the whole day, driving home after dark. Room to seat 5 COMFORTABLY and room in the back for bikes/bags etc (don't want a trailer, thanks).
A van sized vehicle will also be very useful for carrying equipment around as I will be gigging more this year, and something that's simple enough to sleep in for 2 hours between my split shifts that happen 5-6 weeks a year.
I've been leaning towards a Caddy Maxi Life but would actually be happier spending around £5k.
As a bonus, if it does 40mpg I can use it as my every day car (30k a year) and a double bonus if it's classed as a van so I can put it through the company.
I doubt any single vehicle will answer all of these criteria, but it'd be nice to hear some ideas and see how close we can get!
TIA
Looking to get out and about more this year with the family. Whilst my wife will NEVER be a camper (sadly) I do want a nice capable bus that we can load up on a Friday night, jump in at 6am on a Saturday and head to the seaside/forest/attractions in for the whole day, driving home after dark. Room to seat 5 COMFORTABLY and room in the back for bikes/bags etc (don't want a trailer, thanks).
A van sized vehicle will also be very useful for carrying equipment around as I will be gigging more this year, and something that's simple enough to sleep in for 2 hours between my split shifts that happen 5-6 weeks a year.
I've been leaning towards a Caddy Maxi Life but would actually be happier spending around £5k.
As a bonus, if it does 40mpg I can use it as my every day car (30k a year) and a double bonus if it's classed as a van so I can put it through the company.
I doubt any single vehicle will answer all of these criteria, but it'd be nice to hear some ideas and see how close we can get!
TIA
I can recommend a VW Caravelle, seats 6 comfortably (7 if someone squeezes in the middle at the back) and is great for days out - picnics are great as you've got a table and swivel chairs etc.
You'd be looking at a T4 on that budget (the newer T5's start around the £10k mark).
Not the most frugal of beasts either. I've got the 2.5 diesel and I'm lucky to get 25 - 30 MPG when I'm taking it easy. They do go well though and great fun to chuck about.
You'd be looking at a T4 on that budget (the newer T5's start around the £10k mark).
Not the most frugal of beasts either. I've got the 2.5 diesel and I'm lucky to get 25 - 30 MPG when I'm taking it easy. They do go well though and great fun to chuck about.
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