What 7 seater
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mn5587
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A Pathfinder would probably suit all your needs, the seats all fold down flat too which is handy
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Another vote for a pathfinder, I bought one last year as the kid/dog/general wrecking machine. Great big bus, not bad on fuel.
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I’ve been driving a Titanium 2.0 180bhp 2017 S-Max most of this week and it was great. Probably drove about 2000 miles and it was pretty comfortable and nippy enough but only returned about 38mpg according to the dash. Rear seats just fold into the floor, don’t know anything else about them really.
What about a Grand C4 Picasso or 5008?
Both 7 seats (with three rear isofix).
Nice to drive and I’ve had 7 adults comfortably in the 5008 for long journeys.
Got both here if you fancy trying them out!
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Both 7 seats (with three rear isofix).
Nice to drive and I’ve had 7 adults comfortably in the 5008 for long journeys.
Got both here if you fancy trying them out!
Citroen C4 GR PICASSO FLAIR 2.0L BLUEHDI SS AUTOMATIC for sale at Citroen Ireland, used car dealer based in Bushmills, Northern Ireland
Citroen C4 GR PICASSO FLAIR 2.0L BLUEHDI SS AUTOMATIC for sale at Citroen Ireland, used car dealer based in Bushmills, Northern Ireland
Peugeot 5008 GT LINE PREMIUM BHDI SS **PCP Special 10% deposit £369 per month** for sale at Citroen Ireland, used car dealer based in Bushmills, Northern Ireland
Peugeot 5008 GT LINE PREMIUM BHDI SS **PCP Special 10% deposit £369 per month** for sale at Citroen Ireland, used car dealer based in Bushmills, Northern Ireland
What about a Grand C4 Picasso or 5008?
Both 7 seats (with three rear isofix).
Nice to drive and I’ve had 7 adults comfortably in the 5008 for long journeys.
Got both here if you fancy trying them out!
Citroen C4 GR PICASSO FLAIR 2.0L BLUEHDI SS AUTOMATIC for sale at Citroen Ireland, used car dealer based in Bushmills, Northern Ireland
Citroen C4 GR PICASSO FLAIR 2.0L BLUEHDI SS AUTOMATIC for sale at Citroen Ireland, used car dealer based in Bushmills, Northern IrelandPeugeot 5008 GT LINE PREMIUM BHDI SS **PCP Special 10% deposit £369 per month** for sale at Citroen Ireland, used car dealer based in Bushmills, Northern Ireland
Peugeot 5008 GT LINE PREMIUM BHDI SS **PCP Special 10% deposit £369 per month** for sale at Citroen Ireland, used car dealer based in Bushmills, Northern Ireland
5008 would be tempting, the C4 interior would annoy me everyday.
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I bought an Audi A6 Avant SLine Black Edition (2.0 TDI manual) just before Christmas and after two weeks of driving it I can say that I far, far prefer the way our Galaxy Titanium X Powershift feels and goes.
lackingBHP
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We have the Grand Picasso and its a great car, miles better than the previous version.
2.0 with the 6 speed normal auto and goes very well.
2.0 with the 6 speed normal auto and goes very well.
What's the general thoughts on the petrol versions of these MPV / SUV's?
The new breed of small engine petrols (i.e 1.4 turbo) I'd be fine with in an astra or the likes, but seeing a 5008, Alhambra, kodiaq in 1.2-1.5 petrols just seems like they will be gutless carrying around that weight especially once you start loading people / luggage in.
We don't do the mileage to warrant having a diesel and therefore subsequent issues being created due to short journeys where the car barely gets warmed up. We do about 1 long journey per week (40-45 mile each way)
The new breed of small engine petrols (i.e 1.4 turbo) I'd be fine with in an astra or the likes, but seeing a 5008, Alhambra, kodiaq in 1.2-1.5 petrols just seems like they will be gutless carrying around that weight especially once you start loading people / luggage in.
We don't do the mileage to warrant having a diesel and therefore subsequent issues being created due to short journeys where the car barely gets warmed up. We do about 1 long journey per week (40-45 mile each way)
Dad has a 1.4tsi Kodiaq 4x4 with the dsg box, it's sharp enough for a big car, handles well and drives nicely, although I much prefer my manual Superb. MPG isn't great with early 30's but it's 2 and a bit years old with 8k on it, never gets a run. Quite a torquey engine so you never really notice it being a 1.4.
They're not too bad, wouldn't be my preference though. The 1.2L Petrol 5008 produces the same horsepower as the 1.5L diesel model (130bhp), engineered to deliver the power similar to diesel models too so doesn't feel a million miles different. Covering a 40/45 mile journey each way once a week would be enough for one of the small diesel engines in my eyes though, as long as it's kept with the right oil in it. I've never driven the VAG stuff so don't know how they compare.
Graham
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We have been in the hunt for a large family car recently and ended up in a 2010 SantaFe 2.2D Premium AWD with 7 seats.
I must admit, it's very nice and ticks a lot of boxes.
I must admit, it's very nice and ticks a lot of boxes.
SantaFe was high up on my list, but the other half has to throw away her age / mileage mentality to make it happen.
Graham
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We paid a little more than hoped, or more so than i thought it was worth, but managed to get what seems like an honest one with 67k on it and plenty of main dealer as well as independent stamps.
It was however, after some research, priced about right for it's credentials.
Another contender was an XC90 D5, though for same year, miles and rough spec, it was double the money.
She's done well driving a 2009, Mk5 TDi Golf with 120k on it for almost a year with young twins and all that they command in the boot. It was a tight squeeze, she more than deserves the Hyundai now.
Mine thought her car was done when it needed its first MOT. Her entire family can't comprehend how most of my family have cars with 150k - 220k on them.
We will have a 2 year old when the 2nd arrives. Our main reason for changing though is lack of cabin space. Currently there is no space behind me for passengers or a child seat in a Megane, so when the 2nd arrives we have no choice but to change.
Graham
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The most practical car i have tested with regards to family life, is one of the last Insignia estates, before they ceased selling them. You might get a 2019 model, but definitely 2018.
There was a run of 1.6T petrol models at the very end (PSA engine) with 200ps.
lackingBHP
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Wanted a Santa Fe but looked at a 2012 one and the wife didnt like the key 
Graham
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To be fair, mine did say yesterday she would prefer an all-in-one key, rather than fob and key. It's not big deal though, it will just take time to get used to, as well as the wipers and lights being on different sides to most modern cars.
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I take it the Hyundai Trajet(ty) is no longer a weapon of choice for breeding males? 
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I've noticed this one on the market for a while. Looks like a nice motor for the money.
Edit: Just noticed it's a 5 seater and the OP needs 7. But you get the idea...
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richiemucker
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Calm down there bai. At least give it an hour for the ink to dry on the finance agreement before moving on
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Would covering a 100 mile journey every two weeks justify a diesel 5008? I've always been petrol. Is there a fear in buying a used diesel not knowing the state of the dpf etc?