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'yawn' Need car with 3 seats in the back.

  • 20-08-2009 8:37pm
    #1
    HashSlinging
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭


    I know take this seriously please! I'm on here long enough.

    Looking to buy Medium sized, practical, safe, not too old, not too tired, cheap to run, cheap to fuel family car...with reasonable handling and ride compromise..

    1.4 - 1.6

    Will need to do about 7 - 10k pa

    Budget is about 2k - 5k not ruling out imports. Has to have room for three seats in the back.


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  • #2
    Owen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,683 ✭✭✭✭Owen


    Friend of mine recently had the same dilema, and a similar budget. Ended up with a Citroen Xsara Picasso. I drove it home for him, not a bad yoke. Speedboat handling but it does what it says on the tin.


  • #3
    alias no.9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,352 ✭✭✭alias no.9


    HashSlinging wrote: »
    Budget is about 2k - 5k not ruling out imports. Has to have room for three seats in the back.

    Room enough to seat three or three child seats?


  • #4
    HashSlinging
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭HashSlinging


    yep room enough for three child seats in the back.. looking at the Picasso alright would really like one of them, never in one but they seem great.


  • #5
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    ...sorry, but you're wasting you're time looking at anything in that class if you want 3 baby seats in a row.

    ...but that doesn't mean you have to buy an SUV. Think Peugeot SW or Toyota Verso's - but yes, that's 3 rows of seats.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #6
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    5 seat Verso won't do the trick (these are the only ones that will be in price range)

    Something like a Mitsubishi Chariot 2.0D would be the best bet IMO. (safety would be 90's style though)


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  • #7
    unkel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66,122 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    HashSlinging wrote: »
    yep room enough for three child seats in the back..

    What kind of child seats? In my experience 2 high back booster seats plus one full size child seat (either front or rear facing) will fit in most D-class saloons (Avensis, Vectra, etc.). At a push maybe even in some C-class small family hatches (Octavia, Golf, etc.)

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  • #8
    HashSlinging
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭HashSlinging


    I've seen a couple of renault Scenic's I know you used to have one TT, what are they like reliability wise (00 - 03), safety would have to be high as it would be used on country roads, we've already had our Honda accord written off by a truck recently enough so it has to be factored in.


  • #9
    HashSlinging
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭HashSlinging


    Never even thought of that type of car unkel, reason being we found the accord ('00) would only take two (large booster and full size) with very little in between.


  • #10
    HashSlinging
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭HashSlinging


    Just seen this, would be very happy with it for 400 euros, and if I had to spend a little to get it through an NCT then cool.

    :confused:


  • #11
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    HashSlinging wrote: »
    I've seen a couple of renault Scenic's I know you used to have one TT, what are they like reliability wise (00 - 03), safety would have to be high as it would be used on country roads, we've already had our Honda accord written off by a truck recently enough so it has to be factored in.

    ...had 3 in fact. If I could sell my 9-3, I'd go and get another one tbh....but you won't get 3 full size baby seats across in the rear. Actually, they won't fit in a Galaxy, either....

    Reliability ? Only ever had one issue when the miles got high: ignition coils. I'd just treat it as consumable, tbh, and you can get a set of 4 now for......Eur 50 ? (4 plugs for a TT cost more than that !!).

    Very nippy in the 1.4 16v format - 95bhp, and got about 38-40mpg out of it most of the time. Good value, tbh.........

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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  • #12
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    HashSlinging wrote: »
    Just seen this, would be very happy with it for 400 euros, and if I had to spend a little to get it through an NCT then cool.

    :confused:


    If that passes the NCT with little/no spend, then it's a bargain. Crikey, if it only lasted 2 months it'd owe you nothing !!

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #13
    Possedion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 433 ✭✭Possedion


    consider an early VW Touran, ok car, plenty room


  • #14
    Dardania
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,612 ✭✭✭Dardania


    If you could get a reasonably priced one, a Focus C-Max?

    http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/ford/focus-c-max-2003.aspx

    They're meant to tow the line between handling/ride quality very keenly...


  • #15
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Dardania wrote: »
    If you could get a reasonably priced one, a Focus C-Max?

    http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/ford/focus-c-max-2003.aspx

    They're meant to tow the line between handling/ride quality very keenly...


    ...they won't fit 3 across in a C-Max.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #16
    Zube
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,502 ✭✭✭Zube


    galwaytt wrote: »
    ...they won't fit 3 across in a C-Max.

    Once again, it depends on the seats. Try it and see.


  • #17
    h3000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭h3000


    HashSlinging, I know it does not fit all your criteria and not the best driving experience in the world but would you consider a Zafira.


    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Opel/Zafira/1.6-CLUB/200928194532555/advert?channel=CARS
    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Opel/Zafira/1.8-XE-C/200840190231048/advert?channel=CARS
    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Opel/Zafira/2.0-DTH-/200820188866778/advert?channel=CARS

    EDIT: The 2.0 diesel is a bit above your 1.6 limit but has much better MPG than the other petrols.

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  • #18
    CianRyan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    Had a 2L D Zafira on holidays, although i didn't drive it myself, my dad said, bar a Lada, it was probably the most annoying, bad feeling car he had ever driven.
    Every one to their own though, i guess.


  • #19
    h3000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭h3000


    CianRyan wrote: »
    Had a 2L D Zafira on holidays, although i didn't drive it myself, my dad said, bar a Lada, it was probably the most annoying, bad feeling car he had ever driven.
    Every one to their own though, i guess.

    I have never driven one but they get quite good reviews and are very practical for family's.
    http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/vauxhall/zafira-1999.aspx?
    http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=429





    If the budget was a little bit bigger;) I might go for one of these:)
    http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/1138041.htm
    http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1201813.htm
    http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1175634.htm

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  • #20
    HashSlinging
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭HashSlinging


    Yeah the opel would fit but its seriously boring looking. Having a look at the Mondeo tomorrow.


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