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20K Diesel; back seats must be full sized 3 seats.

  • 21-09-2015 9:29pm
    #1
    LeakingLava
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    Hey guys. I have a friend looking for a car. The main requirement is that the rear 3 seats should be full size as it has to accommodate for 2 car seats and another passenger. Also diesel is 'almost' a requirement. Reliability > style. Thanks guys :)

    Will also be looking to trade in, if that matters.


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  • #2
    colm_mcm
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    Some sort of mpv would probably fit the bill.
    Verso, scenic, touran, Picasso etc


  • #3
    LeakingLava
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    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Some sort of mpv would probably fit the bill.
    Verso, scenic, touran, Picasso etc

    I was thinking 7 seats isn't necessary so maybe get a non 7 seat then therefore a newer car for the similar price? I am even considering if brand new is an option.


  • #4
    colm_mcm
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    If you have 3 kids in there then a 7 seater would be of use. If only to keep them apart :)

    There was a time when there were loads of 5 seat big enough mpvs. Most manufacturers have. added the 2 rear seats now.

    Regular golf/focus/Astra etc won't do what you want. Nor will any saloon I can think of.


  • #5
    LeakingLava
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    colm_mcm wrote: »
    If you have 3 kids in there then a 7 seater would be of use. If only to keep them apart :)

    There was a time when there were loads of 5 seat big enough mpvs. Most manufacturers have. added the 2 rear seats now.

    It's going to be 2 kids on car seats and a parent has to stay with them due to the kids needing assistance. That's the reason for needing 3 full rear seats. I mean, sure the 7 seats are a bonus, but again, a little bit unnecessary. I really think they would prefer a higher year/spec/quality than the bonus 7 seats.

    EDIT: They are currently in a prius and I'm pretty sure any little bit bigger of a car would be sufficient enough space :)


  • #6
    bazz26
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    Your problem is that it is mostly MPVs that have 3 individual seats across the rear. Conventional hatchbacks and saloons do not have that.


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  • #7
    LeakingLava
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    bazz26 wrote: »
    Your problem is that it is mostly MPVs that have 3 individual seats across the rear. Conventional hatchbacks and saloons do not have that.

    Alright. I'll suggest to them lower year MPVs and see what they think. Thank you guys :)


  • #8
    XsApollo
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    You can always put one car seat in the front. much easier than changing cars :-P


  • #9
    MichaelR
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    People keep saying 3 full seats don't exist on saloons, but I'm not so sure if we talk big saloons. Something like the Toyota Avensis, also generally known for reliability, apparently a longtime favourite of taxi drivers because of the space and reliability.

    I'm not sure the seats are "full enough" but I'd give this a try (as in fitting the two child seats and the adult into one on a test drive).

    Another option might be the Skoda Superb, the 2015 model is wider than the Avensis but that's not 20k...

    Another wide car from a reliable manufacturer - the Mazda 6.


  • #10
    bazz26
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    Try putting 2 booster seats in the rear of an Avensis and an adult in between them.


  • #11
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    yep. bolstering is the problem on saloon cars rear seats.


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  • #12
    R.O.R
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,712 ✭✭✭✭R.O.R


    Probably just about doable in one of these

    http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/volvo/v70/used-2010-volvo-v70-1-6-e-drive-l-dublin-fpa-201014418187720220

    With 2 big child seats in the outside seats, there's just enough room to sit comfortably for a reasonable sized adult (had a V70 previously, with 2 child seats and sat in the back OK). Fairly flat across the back which helps.


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