Suggest a car for 5 adults? (Bought a Nissan Leaf)

homer911 · 19-07-2014 4:15pm #1

I'm looking to replace the wife's car, which is effectively the family car. It will be occasionally be used for a family of five (3 teenagers/early 20s, none terribly big). We want to trade down from a seven seater which is beyond our requirements

The wife wants a car that will accommodate us all without squabbling, while I'm focused on value for money and a limited budget

I'm looking for something no older than 131, in a diesel

The Renault Scenic seems to be a good fit with three good seats in the back, but price is a bit steep and reviews seem mixed. Qashqai and 3008 are just as pricey and probably have less room.

Any recommendations for anything a bit cheaper? I'm happy to compromise on the rear space a little (even if the wife might not)

MuppetCheck · 19-07-2014 5:32pm

Skoda Superb?

homer911 · 19-07-2014 5:34pm

MuppetCheck wrote: »

Skoda Superb?

Perhaps a bit big for the occasional times we need this for the entire family

MidlandsM · 19-07-2014 5:37pm

Octavia so, easily take 5 adults occasionally.

homer911 · 19-07-2014 5:48pm

MidlandsM wrote: »

Octavia so, easily take 5 adults occasionally.

A theme is emerging here. ðŸ˜

Will check the rapid and roomster out as well..

NIMAN · 19-07-2014 8:10pm

Most medium to large cars will take 5 occasionally.

I had 5 adults in a Golf and Focus many times.

bazz26 · 19-07-2014 8:14pm

A Ford Mondeo will easily take 5 adults occasionally, cheap enough these days especially if you are open to shopping in the UK.

colm_mcm · 19-07-2014 8:57pm

How about a new Dacia Duster?

MuppetCheck · 19-07-2014 9:23pm

MidlandsM wrote: »

Octavia so, easily take 5 adults occasionally.

As long as it's the new model. The old model is pokey in the back.

homer911 · 19-07-2014 9:55pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

How about a new Dacia Duster?

Saw one of them today. . While they have reasonable space, they are awfully cheap construction. I was afraid the door handle would break in my hand..

homer911 · 21-08-2014 7:50pm

Well for some unexpected reason the wife decided she liked the Nissan Leaf, so we are now the proud owners of a 142 D

NIMAN · 21-08-2014 8:31pm

Well done, takes plenty of balls to go electric. Thought about it myself for a long time.

Keep us updated on how you are finding it.

Moneymaker · 21-08-2014 9:30pm

Neighbour has had one for about a year now, they haven't said a bad word about it. I hated the look of it at first but it's grown on me since.

Happy motoring.

Suggest a car for 5 adults? (Bought a Nissan Leaf)

Comments