right now but due to having been out of workWhich 7 seater?

[daveparry]

Looking to buy a 7 seater, we really like the S max that we have on a PCP at the moment but it is due to go back in Jan, so I thought I would look around for something cheaper and older. Unable to get credit at the moment due to being out of work for last 6 months, the S max final payment will be £7075 and I know it is worth a lot more than that but as a straight "hand the keys back" deal that is all I will get for it, however if i sell it privately....maybe £11500, 57 plate with 36k miles 2.oltr Titanium.
So maybe an 02 Espace????

[sebhaque]

If you're after something generally practical, you could pick up a decent new-shape Zafira 7-seater for that much. I know I know, Zafira, but I used to run one as a company car (typical, give the single 20 year old a diesel 7 seater, and the middle-aged family man a 1-series) and it was actually very nice to drive.

Alternatively you could go for a Volvo estate (is it the V70?) that can be spec'd with 7 seats. Haven't researched this but if you can find a 7 seater T5 or V70R that could be very interesting.

[Bluebarge]

I wouldn't recommend an older Espace due to reliability problems. You could pick up a 2005/6 Seat Alhambra with approx 50k miles for £7.5k (before haggling). They are decent enough to drive if you need to press on (although not as much as an S-Max) and they have more room in the rear row of seats than an S-Max or other mid-size MPV. Plus there's penty to choose from and lots of VW independents to service them.

[Vee]

Can't you just continue paying for the S-Max given that you like it, the mileage is low, and it's worth more than the balloon ?
I've not have a PCP before but would assume that you have the option to continue making monthly repayments if you don't want to pay the balloon ? Pretty certain my MIL did this on one of her cars.

[DavidHM]

Who says you have to hand it back?

Even if you can't sell privately because of the finance, there's nothing at all stopping you from trying to find a better trade price than the balloon.

[300bhp/ton]

Never been in one, not idea what they are like, but Chrysler Voyager?

[cmackay81]

300bhp/ton said:

Never been in one, not idea what they are like, but Chrysler Voyager?

loads of toys iirc. very luxxo inside, however do handle like a huge big boat :P

[angusc43]

cmackay81 said:

300bhp/ton said:

Never been in one, not idea what they are like, but Chrysler Voyager?

loads of toys iirc. very luxxo inside, however do handle like a huge big boat :P

To me the Voyager interior is a bit second rate - the plastics are not nearly as good as the standard you get from mainstream Fords and VAGs.

One of the posters suggested a 7 seat Volvo estate - you can also get an E Class estate with rear-facing kiddie seats in the boot. I've got one and my six and three year olds love them. If you only need to use the seats occassionaly it works well.

[lost in espace]

Don't touch an Espace unless you like big bills at the main stealer. Get a mk1 Galaxy for £1500, it will go wrong but is diyable and easily repaired. 90 and 110bhp engines tdi run veg oil.

[cmackay81]

slightly off topic, but as there is plenty of kids-seats stuff in here, i may as well ask.

Reckon you could fit a new-born, a 3 year old and a 5 year old all on the back seat of an e36 3 series?