Advice on 7 seater with a large boot too.

carebear13

Hi, need your advice please, we have a grand scenic that we are looking to replace. we have 4 kids (2 in boosters,1 in a carseat )so def need 7 seater. However we also need it to have boot space when six seats are being used, nd the scenic just doesnt have it. Can anyone recommend one please. Dont have a budget at the moment but we are looking for one no older than 5 years, economical,reliable and doesnt cost a fortune to repair/service etc.
Thanks.x

RichardD1970

If you only need 6 seats what about something like this http://www.usedcar.citroen.co.uk/national-used-car-locator/Citroen-Dispatch-Combi-4966599/?makeId=261&modelId=14174

Two rows of 3 seats and massive load space.

forgotmyname

Galaxy or one of the clones?

Doesnt cost a fortune to repair or service. As most newer cars have sensors on everything repair costs have gone up.

A clutch on a modern diesel can cost £1200 at a dealers. Dual mass flywheel pushes the price up, But a lot of modern cars have them.

daveyjp

RichardD1970 wrote: »

If you only need 6 seats what about something like this http://www.usedcar.citroen.co.uk/national-used-car-locator/Citroen-Dispatch-Combi-4966599/?makeId=261&modelId=14174

Two rows of 3 seats and massive load space.

Agree with this. Other similar options are a Ford Connect Tourneo and a VW Caravelle.

The Citroen and VW can be up to 8/9 seaters.

butchx5

I have a Citroen C4 Grand Picasso and love it.

It is a 7 seater BUT if you aren't using any of the 5 back seats you just fold them into the floor giving more storage space. Even with all 5 rear seats up there is still some boot space.

I have owned several Espaces, Galaxies, a Sedona and a Nissan Serena. The Citroen is the most versatile, is comfortable and economical too - we get 38mpg for the weekly school runs and over 44mpg on longer runs. ALthough its a bigger car its light on its feet and easy to manouevre and has great visibility for those in the vehicle.

RichardD1970

Whilst I agree about the C4 Grand Picasso (I have one ) I don't think it meets the OPs requirements.

I assume that with 4 young kids they need a lot of boot space for buggies and all the associated paraphernalia of young children, and whilst the C4 is versatile, the boot space with all the seats up is limited.

carebear13

Thank you everyone. That citroen is huge!!! It looks like it would fit the bill but im not keen on 3 seats in the front. Not sure how that would work with car seat/boosters. I love the c4 but i think you are right about boot space. We tend to go on s/c holidays and 4kids n travelin light do not go hand in hand lol. Plus i have a husband whi would quite happily forgoe clean clothes if it was eithet that or his fishing kit!! Think i will be taking a look at old school 7 seaters as i agree with the costs. Our car has been a nightmare n i thank god we had a warranty.

RichardD1970

carebear13 wrote: »

Thank you everyone. That citroen is huge!!! It looks like it would fit the bill but im not keen on 3 seats in the front. Not sure how that would work with car seat/boosters. I love the c4 but i think you are right about boot space. We tend to go on s/c holidays and 4kids n travelin light do not go hand in hand lol. Plus i have a husband whi would quite happily forgoe clean clothes if it was eithet that or his fishing kit!! Think i will be taking a look at old school 7 seaters as i agree with the costs. Our car has been a nightmare n i thank god we had a warranty.

You could see if there is one local-ish and have a look, take the seat/boosters (and kids if poss) and try them out to see if it's practical.

carebear13

hmmm. good idea actually.booster seats tend to be quite wide and 2 plus a full car seat can be a struggle in any car!
thank you.

WestonDave

Worth thinking about a roof box - we've got friends with 4 kid who manage to get the stuff for a weeks camping in a C4 with a roof box on the top. It is a bit of a jigsaw getting it all in but if you aren't taking the tent etc it should be possible for a self catering holiday.

carebear13

We did think about that, but tbh we rid of the scenic. Its had a lot of problems so think its time for a change but a roof box obviously gives us more options. Thanks.x