dazzler
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Jun 23, 2014 21:21:32 GMT
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Hi guys,
Me and the family are off to Scotland in a month and due to the grandparents coming too, will need a 7 seater... Seems silly, in my mind, to spend £600 on a hire car when the Saab is up for sale and I could buy one for a couple of months before selling it on after the holidays...
Is that a good plan?
If so, the Saab is probably gonna get me £1500-2000, and gumtree shows 7seaters of all shapes and sizes, but whet would people recommend? There's Galaxys, Troopers, Mecs, all sorts to choose from, so I just need dome suggestions!
Cheers y'all!
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Last Edit: Jun 24, 2014 5:41:52 GMT by dazzler
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fred
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Jun 23, 2014 21:36:01 GMT
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Keep the Saab, and give the Grandparents some train tickets  Seriously though Have a Holiday to remember in something like this! ...  |
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Last Edit: Jun 23, 2014 21:40:20 GMT by fred
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dazzler
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North East Saabs
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Haha, I had thought of sending them on the train, but then we'd still need to collect them at the other end  I actually quite like the idea of a bus, but it may be a bit toooo big....  |
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My misses bought a Vw sharan hahaha pretty much the same as a galaxy but better IMHO
Roomy 7 seater with captains chairs up front for general Star Trek hilarity hahah
Tbh was a great car but did make her get a manual vr6 one lol
Used to be great fun upsetting the Barry boys from the lights in their corsas hahahah
Great all round car tho until the misses blew the gearbox nailing it haha
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berendd
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7 adults or 4 adults and 3 kids?
a mercedes E class (w210 or W124) is an excellent option, but not suitable for 7 adults
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The LDV bus is a sure-fire win...!!! With a roof-rack like the one pictured you can bung all your gubbins (safely) on the top and have a hugely roomy cabin to travel in... They may be sluggish and a bit noisy but they're excellent value and soooo much fun... You can even let the nippers loose on the paints and rollers to 'decorate' the exterior for extra giggle value...!!!
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Jun 24, 2014 11:08:44 GMT
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we have a ldv convoy at work we removed all the 17 seats and bought 7 nice ones from the scrap yard all with belts then proceeded to drive it all the way to italy and back with 7 of us all our baggage etc it never missed a beat returned almost 40 mpg this was about 8 years ago we still have it and have done about 50,000 miles in it without a single break down just regular servicing. the ford bannana engine seams unburstable unlike the transit piece of curse word we also have with the later 2,4 in it . yes its not a sports car but masses of space and they are so cheap
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Jun 24, 2014 12:30:05 GMT
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Have a Holiday to remember in something like this! ... Doo eeet! Our Iveco Iris 16 seater (ex-council patient transport) holiday bus - based on an Iveco Daily  We kept 4 passenger seats, added net curtains, had LOADS of space on our recent trip around Scotland (Me, Missus, 3 birds, 1 dog) We even had space to put the large bed down in the back at night   |
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Jun 24, 2014 12:53:36 GMT
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VW t4 Caravelle. Should get a high miler for that money, Prices keep going up so buy it, use it, quick tart up and sell for a profit.
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Jun 24, 2014 13:26:21 GMT
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Chrysler Grand Voyager. They're 8-seaters though, but so much more spacious than others mentioned.
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Jun 24, 2014 13:58:18 GMT
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Two mx-5s and a Matra Bagheera...
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Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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smurf
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Jun 24, 2014 14:08:27 GMT
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Mitsubishi delica
Mines great, 1800 notes because it was lifted
Theres plenty about for reasonable money
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Laser cutting and cnc punching (up to 3mm stainless and ali, up to 6mm mild steel)
Mail me a dxf file and i'll get you a price
Metal folding and custom fabrication service also available
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Jun 24, 2014 14:19:10 GMT
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Jun 24, 2014 16:33:34 GMT
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LDV's are not much fun to drive though. In fact its probably the least fun van to drive. Stick with a mpv or smaller more car like vans like the old scudo/dispatch 8 seaters. Non turbo's are really good on fuel 50ish mpg.
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Last Edit: Jun 24, 2014 16:39:30 GMT by rjbell78
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Jun 24, 2014 17:05:52 GMT
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What about a 90's Espace (Mk2)...?! There have to be a fair few of those about and they were pretty darn popular in their day!!!
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recarouk
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Jun 24, 2014 19:54:19 GMT
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tofufi
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Jun 24, 2014 20:40:22 GMT
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That kinda money could buy you a rough VW T3 caravelle. I took my T2 (8 seat microbus) round Spain and France last year, was something I won't forget. I bought it and got it on the road for less than your budget (7 years ago)  Either that or a MK1 or MK2 Espace. Mk1 Galaxy/Sharan are nice, but dull to drive. |
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Last Edit: Jun 24, 2014 20:42:06 GMT by tofufi
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Jun 24, 2014 21:18:52 GMT
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You should get a good petrol Sharan/Galaxy/Alhambra or T4 Caravelle for that money. Diesel is more desirable but most in that price range will be ex taxis with fictional mileage on the clocks. In fact you can get most of the ones listed with the 2.9 VR6 engine |
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Jun 24, 2014 22:55:53 GMT
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Buy a cheap vr with 120+000 miles and its ripe for a timing chain to go. Bear that in mind.
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fred
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Jun 24, 2014 22:59:50 GMT
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Have a Holiday to remember in something like this! ... Doo eeet! Our Iveco Iris 16 seater (ex-council patient transport) holiday bus - based on an Iveco Daily We kept 4 passenger seats, added net curtains, had LOADS of space on our recent trip around Scotland (Me, Missus, 3 birds, 1 dog) We even had space to put the large bed down in the back at night Now thats a road trip ride!!! |
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'79 Cossie ran Cortina - Sold
2000 Fozzer 2.0 turbo snow beast
'85 Opel Manta GSI - Sold
03 A class Mercedes
Looking for a FD Ventora - Anyone?
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