Alternatives to the Opel Zafira?

Currently looking for a second hand MPV for growing family, the main criteria are:

• Price range: €6K -€8K
• Engine Size: 1.6 - 1.8
• 7 Seater
• Year: 2006 - 2008
• Low maintenance
• Low running costs

From my limited knowledge of motors, the Zafira seems to be the best fit. The Ford Galaxy seems very big and also more expensive, Seat Alhambra also seems more expensive than the Zafira. When I run the search criteria on carzone the Zafira gets the most search results. Can anyone suggest any alternatives?

colm_mcm

In the small Mpv with 3 rows of seats sector you're looking at

Grand scenic
Zafira
Corolla verso
Kia carens
Mazda5
Citroen C4 Picasso
Peugeot 307/308 sw
VW touran
VW Caddy Life

Matthewjohn

Renualt grand scenic 1.6 it seems the best value for you it's more practical than the zafira and it has plenty of spec it's very safe too and you could get an 07 one with your budget

mercenary2

hyundai trajet although it has the 2.o petrol engine is a great little car i myself have one would not go near an opel, trajet cheap to run and maintain just dont by the diesel as they give problems in the gearbox

colm_mcm

If the op finds the galaxy too big, the trajet won't fit the bill either, That's before you get to looks, fuel consumption, comfort etc.

Nissan doctor

Matthewjohn wrote: »

Renualt grand scenic 1.6 it seems the best value for you it's more practical than the zafira and it has plenty of spec it's very safe too and you could get an 07 one with your budget

He wanted something cheap to run....the non standard service repair costs on a scenic can end up being huge.

mercenary2 wrote: »

hyundai trajet although it has the 2.o petrol engine is a great little car i myself have one would not go near an opel, trajet cheap to run and maintain just dont by the diesel as they give problems in the gearbox

Cheap to run? Guzzler on petrol, highest tax of the op's options and they eat tyres, brakes and front shocks.:eek:

bazz26

Mazda 5:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201146205548439

bazz26

bazz26 wrote: »

Mazda 5:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201146205548439

Not too many Maxda 5's around. Also, the boot space and third row leg room seem very limited.

colm_mcm

brenbrady wrote: »

Not too many Maxda 5's around. Also, the boot space and third row leg room seem very limited.

This is what happens in small mpvs.

Guy:Incognito

Nissan doctor wrote: »

He wanted something cheap to run....the non standard service repair costs on a scenic can end up being huge.

In 4 years our 05 scenic hasnt cost a penny outside normal servicing (and crash damage :-) )

bazz26

brenbrady wrote: »

Not too many Maxda 5's around. Also, the boot space and third row leg room seem very limited.

In MPVs of that size you sacrafice boot space for an extra row of seats. If you need both then you need to look at full size MPVs like the Galaxy.

Nissan doctor

brenbrady wrote: »

Not too many Maxda 5's around. Also, the boot space and third row leg room seem very limited.

No less then a zafira though surely? These small MPV's will always be either 3rd row or boot...not both.

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

In 4 years our 05 scenic hasnt cost a penny outside normal servicing (and crash damage :-) )

I'd run and touch some wood if I were you:P

Ardennes1944

Mazda 5 or zafira for me. Mazda reliability and zafira is tried and tested and has been hugely successful

robbie_998

Mazda 5

Kia Sedona ?

Nissan doctor

The sedona's have a 2.9L engine so tax is crazy on them..

seagull

My sister had a grand scenic. She wouldn't go anywhere near a renault again after the hassles they had with it.

GerardKeating

brenbrady wrote: »

Currently looking for a second hand MPV for growing family, the main criteria are:

• Price range: €6K -€8K
• Engine Size: 1.6 - 1.8
• 7 Seater
• Year: 2006 - 2008
• Low maintenance
• Low running costs

From my limited knowledge of motors, the Zafira seems to be the best fit. The Ford Galaxy seems very big and also more expensive, Seat Alhambra also seems more expensive than the Zafira. When I run the search criteria on carzone the Zafira gets the most search results. Can anyone suggest any alternatives?

So what did you get on the end. And in the same market myself now, leaning towards a Mazda5 atpresent.

colm_mcm

GerardKeating wrote: »

So what did you get on the end. And in the same market myself now, leaning towards a Mazda5 atpresent.

The OP hasn't been online here for a few weeks, I'd say PMing him would be better than replying to thread

Pa Dee

mercenary2 wrote: »

hyundai trajet although it has the 2.o petrol engine is a great little car i myself have one would not go near an opel, trajet cheap to run and maintain just dont by the diesel as they give problems in the gearbox

Trajet little ? It's a massive ugly car ! And a desperate guzzler to boot !!!

colm_mcm

See, this is why we lock threads that get resurrected...