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Recommend MPV for late 2008

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  • 15-01-2008 11:47am
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    spagbol
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15 ✭


    With the new tax/vrt regime what is the most economical buy in the 7 seat diesel MPV category now?

    Will be buying in latter half of 08.

    Criteria still high on the list besides price are (in order of importance):
    1. Good Safety rating
    2. Easy to fold/stow back seats
    3. Good resale value
    4. Good finance offers

    Was eyeing the Galaxy (06 onwards).

    Thanks!


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    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,711 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    S-Max. Good 1.8 and 2.0 diesels, and the best yoke to drive it it's class.


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    MuffinsDa
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    Seat Alhambra would be another contender, as well as Peugeot 807, and the Cirtroen version... all are supposed to be very good in Diesel guise.


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    ninty9er
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    The PSA cars aren't all that great on price.

    have a look here...I checked a few out a few weeks back.


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    spagbol
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    PSA?? Dunno what that means

    There is a Seat dealer locally which is attractive but I hear the alahambra is in production 10 years , surely it will be changed soon. Back seats don't fold flat either AFAIK


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    ninty9er
    Registered Users Posts: 9,366 ✭✭✭ninty9er


    spagbol wrote: »
    PSA?? Dunno what that means

    There is a Seat dealer locally which is attractive but I hear the alahambra is in production 10 years , surely it will be changed soon. Back seats don't fold flat either AFAIK


    Citroen and Peugeot are part of the PSA group, should probably have just said:o

    The Alhambra is quite a lot of car and solid. It's had enough facelifts to make the only thing in common with the original that it's the same basic shape. I like it myself stylewise (as MPVs go)


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    DonJose
    Registered Users Posts: 3,470 ✭✭✭DonJose


    I've researched MPVs for the past couple of months and narrowed it down to the Ford Galaxy and Citroen C4 Picasso. I finally decided on a new Ford Galaxy which I'm awaiting delivery. I needed a fully sized 7 seater which still had room for a stroller. Most 7 seaters seater 5 adults and 2 kids in the rear, the rear seats are really tiny in most 7 seaters but not in the Galaxy. Also the folding seat system is great in the new Galaxy, all the 5 rear seats fold flat. I had a VW Sharan (Same as old Ford Galaxy) and the seats are heavy and hard to remove. Best of luck in your search


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