What's the most economical People Carrier / SUV / 7 seater for around 2k

edmond

Can anyone advise what they believe to be the most economical People carrier / MPV 5 / 7 seater for around 2k.
Thanks

wgl2014

You're going to need to expand on that if you want any meaningful suggestions.

Annual mileage, passengers only or luggage as well, 4wd or 2wd?

edmond

I'd say about 15k miles a year.
2WD not need for off roading.
Passengers between 5-7 the odd holiday which would also mean luggage, that said my partner also has a car which can accommodate that. Picassios, Zafaria, Megannes that sort of thing?

wgl2014

Ok. With that mileage I would go for a diesel. If you need 7 seats that limits your choice somewhat but bear in mind a 7 seater will have very little boot space so if you're going away your luggage won't fit.
With your budget I would see what's available acceptably close to you and buy on condition rather than getting set on on particular model.

edmond

I'd say about 15k miles a year.
2WD not need for off roading.
Passengers between 5-7 the odd holiday which would also mean luggage, that said my partner also has a car which can accommodate that. Picassios, Zafaria, Megannes that sort of thing?

edmond

What would recommend in the lower car tax bracket?

Herzlos

wgl2014 wrote: »

With your budget I would see what's available acceptably close to you and buy on condition rather than getting set on on particular model.

Exactly. MPV's are fairly popular, so you're going to have fairly grim options at the £2k end of the market. I'd be looking purely for the one in best condition and ignoring tax/fuel/model/spec.

Decide if you need a 5 or a 7 seater first. 5 seats = go for an estate. 7 seats go for an MPV.

What have you got now? Are you better just getting a roof box for the extra luggage?

neilmcl

Herzlos wrote: »

Exactly. MPV's are fairly popular, so you're going to have fairly grim options at the £2k end of the market. I'd be looking purely for the one in best condition and ignoring tax/fuel/model/spec.

Decide if you need a 5 or a 7 seater first. 5 seats = go for an estate. 7 seats go for an MPV.

What have you got now? Are you better just getting a roof box for the extra luggage?

I wouldn't necessarily agree with this. My dad managed to pick up a MK2 Ford Galaxy at the beginning of the year for around £1K. Really good nick and still running strong with it's VW 1.9 PD engine.

edmond

I did have a Vauxhall Insignia which I had to scrap a week ago. I purchased a 2002 Honda CRV for £1000 as a quick replacement (see my thread also in this forum) other than the fact the steering shudders a little when turning its a really nice car. My issues being I'm getting about 20MPG which compared to my Vauxhall Insignia is crippling.

wgl2014

Has this thread been amended? I thought you were asking about an SUV? Or have I just not had enough coffee?

edmond

Sorry yes I did amend this thread. Not enough coffee for me this morning. MPV not SUV