Woodie106 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 As of tomorrow we will have 4 children - 3 of whom will be under 4 & need to sit in a car seat. The other is our 15 year old who is a 6'1" prop forward. We also have my mum living with us who although quite spritely, is 77. So we need a 7 seater at least. I'd like a 4x4 because I just would. It doesn't have to tow anything bigger than my small erde 100, so towing capability is not an issue. What it does need though, is to be able to seat 3 child car seats with easy access to all 3 so we can buckle them in. At the moment we've got an 05 Chrysler grand voyager but it's rapidly closing in on the 100K mark so we are looking to update to something maybe a bit newer. Trouble is we can't seem to work the 3 child seats in with easy access in a 4x4 as they all have a bench second row & 2 seats in the boot, leaving no space for buggies etc. the GV has 2 seats in the second row with a big gap between & then a big rear bench. I'm stuck so could use a few suggestions if anyone has any. Oh & one more thing - we may also have to consider another child coming in to the house in the not so distant future, maybe around the 9 or 10 year old age group. Mrs W isn't a great lover of van looking vehicles, but I think she may have to think again Thanks Woodie :unsure: Quote I refer you to the Rt Hon Member for the 19th Century.....................pictured just to the left of your screen.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadof2 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 It 's not a 4x4 and it looks like a van. We have a ford tourneo mini bus. Three good seats across the middle, wiith a flat floor good for potty training, easy access to rear seats. Lots of room for trolleys, changing bags and all 6 rear seats are adlut size. Tows well and drives like a car. We have two young childern and two older ones with friends all like the room and ride of the bus. Quote Sprite Quattro dd Volvo xc60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOLVOVANNER Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Volvo XC90. 3 child seats in 2nd row, 2 seats at the back but still a goodish sized boot even with the 2 rear most seats in use. I dont have one any more but they are great cars, perhaps go and have a look at one? Not silly expensive and only 2. 4 litres. Buy a post 07 model though. Quote Powrtouch AWD Movers. E & P Compact Levelling System. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumdrop Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) As above, my mate bought a mini bus for his extended family, I think it was a Leyland/DAF 400 in beautiful condition. Previously he had tried a VW Transporter and a Land Rover. Edited October 2, 2014 by gumdrop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I believe the Toyota Landcruiser is available as a 7 seater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmc15 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Some X5's come as a 7 seater, but if you get another child then I think your options will be very limited, probably to some sort of minibus as already mentioned. Quote BMW X6 M50D + Buccaneer Schooner 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lguard123 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 A bit older but a Mitsubishi Delica seats 7, towing is great and tall son would be very comfortable. I might get another as its was one of the best cars I had, my tdi galaxy is a close 2nd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderDave Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 +1 Tourneo . I had mine in about 2000 . Loved it . Could not get the OH out of the drivers seat . With the 3rd row of seats on a fold and roll it gave bags of space and without lifting seats about . Mine was a 8 seater instead of a 9 seater with the 2 front seats . instead of a bench . The only thing I found was as a mini bus it need a different MOT . Dave Quote Jeep Commander 3. 0 V6 CRD Isuzu D- Max Utah Auto Elddis Crusader Storm 2000 Kgs, Unipart Royal Atlas Mover . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexbee Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I believe the Toyota Landcruiser is available as a 7 seater It is but with 7 seats in use buggy and junk space is tiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grev Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 The land cruiser Amazon is also available in 8seater guise also worth looking for an imported previa they come with 8 seats and have a 4x4 variant if it has to be 4x4, if not look at the Mercedes Viano beautiful machine but expensive or the ford transit torneo lot of bang for your buck. We have six children so know this market space well and found that for us it was better to think long term And have a nice seven seater and for the rare occasions where everyone wanted to come with mum and dad we would take the second car as well. This had its advantages as all of a sudden not only could they all come with us but they could have a friend or in our sons case his girlfriend!! We have now lost son to university and the seven seater works for all Quote We only went in to have a look!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMilner Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Shogun? You should be able to fit the buggy behind the third row of seats. Regards, Stephen Quote Olympus II 620-6 & Mitsubishi Shogun Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syandi Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Yes it exists. ..http://www. ssangyonggb. co. uk/Turismo-Overview?&gclid=CK6Uwe_AjsECFfMZtAodJx0ARA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz40 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) What about the new Renault Espace Crossover 2015 http://espace. renault. be/nl_BE#experience Some say it will come to the UK other say it wont Obviously from the video maybe no Lets wait and see http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=30pTxzHYMf4 Edited October 2, 2014 by Gaz40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grev Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Yes it exists. ..http://www. ssangyonggb. co. uk/Turismo-Overview?&gclid=CK6Uwe_AjsECFfMZtAodJx0ARA That's almost as odious as the Rodius!! Quote We only went in to have a look!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexbee Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I think that ssangyong looks OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasmad Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Disco! Quote 2020 Swift Eccles 650 towed by Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 4.4 "What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtrailman Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 My nephew has four children and drive a large square shape Hyundai. His wife drives it and really likes it. Sorry I can't remember its name, but its big like a mini bus. When I worked the chap I worked with also had four children, he bought a people carrier but hated it, so they went back to just driving two normal cars, they managed somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durbanite Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I am not a fan of cars with seats in the "boot" area having seen what happened to a friend when the car he was in was rear ended by another car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodie106 Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 I am not a fan of cars with seats in the "boot" area having seen what happened to a friend when the car he was in was rear ended by another car. that's kind of why we're looking at getting a newer Grand Voyager. There is a good size boot on it when all the seats are up, certainly enough space for a double buggy & a whole lot more besides, so there is as much distance between the back seats in those as there is in any standard 5 seat. Local dealer has one in & he normally has a bunch of 4x4's in there as well, so might take a look. At the moment we can be objective as we can't afford anything until we've had a couple more pay days. the other decision is, do i spend a whole bunch on the current GV in an attempt to get a better price, or cut my losses & run with what ever i'm offered? It needs some work doing that will definitely get done as it sounds like something the beverly hill billies would drive at the moment. Suspect its the auxiliary belt tensioner bearings gone & thats a garage job. need a service as thats well overdue, so will get done at same time, but also has a geert big dent in the passenger front door from when Mrs W had an argument with a school gate & came of decidedly second best. the alloys are shockingly bad, as they are with any voyager & the front bumper needs re-lacquering & the air cons rubbish too. All in all its about £1k i suppose & i'm not sure i'll get that back. Quote I refer you to the Rt Hon Member for the 19th Century.....................pictured just to the left of your screen.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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