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Calling all those who own 7 seaters.. tell me what you have and why you love it.

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QueenandKingMum · 07/04/2011 10:47

I need a new car, 4x4 has 7 seats but middle seat doesn't have seatbelt so only 6, and I need 7!

I ideally need it for both stage 2 and booster seats. I don't care how massive it is or what fuel it takes! I just need it for myself and six children between 0-8.

Many many thanks xxxx

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QueenandKingMum · 07/04/2011 14:36

I am really loving the look of the galaxy/sharan etc car. Proper seats and still enough room in the boot!

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Danthe4th · 07/04/2011 14:04

Just another thought you can get car seats that can be fitted with just the lap belt, it use to be the britax prince and there is another but I can't rememberthe name !!

CointreauVersial · 07/04/2011 13:31

I had until recently a Hyundai Trajet. Cheap as chips to buy, and you might get the tail-end of the warranty too (5 years).

It was quite thirsty, and not exactly nippy, but I think that's true for all people carriers.

We've recently downsized to a Kia Carens - it has the 6th/7th seats under the boot, but wouldn't be big enough for 7 people plus kiddy clobber (ours are bigger now). But we bought the Kia for the same reasons - untrendy brand, so cheap, but with a warranty if anything goes wrong.

Gwendolinemarylacey · 07/04/2011 13:31

SIL raves about her C4 Grand Picasso. She says it's easier to drive than the Peugeot 307 that she had previously and it seems to fit the three children and all her crap very easily :o

Needanewname · 07/04/2011 13:26

I have a grand scenic and love it, seats at the back are big enough for kids (or small adults for short journeys!) fold away easily giving a huge boot.

Middle seat in the back is a little on the small side though but overall we've been very happy with it, had it nearly a year now.

kellykateneedsaholiday · 07/04/2011 13:24

Ive got a Seat Alhambra.ive had it for about six years and I love it for the same reasons as vicki loves hers ford galaxy.

vicki2010 · 07/04/2011 13:19

yes seat alhambra,ford galaxy and the sharan!(they are all identicle) we have the galaxy and did about 6 months research into which car......it can fit the biggest of car seats in all seats and when back seats are up i can fit my double pushchair and a single on top of that plus everything else like scooters and when seats are down can fit the bikes!,there is masses of leg room and in the boot seats too! i love it and it is very reliable and really nice and easy to drive because of the shape...happy hunting!!

Danthe4th · 07/04/2011 12:52

If you are only changing because of the seat belt, I presume you know it only costs about £150 to have the middle seat belt converted to a 3 point.

I have a fiat ulysee which has been fab but is currently having a new fuel pump fitted. The RAC man told me that the most reliable 7 seater is a Seat Alambra if thats any help!!

IloveJudgeJudy · 07/04/2011 11:58

I have a Zafira, but it wouldn't be big enough for 6 DC between 0 and 8. I don't think each seat would take a booster/carseat. Also, the boot is big enough for us now DC bigger, but quite small if you've only got small DC. What about a Kia Zadona? My DB's got one. They like it and it's very roomy.

lollipopmother · 07/04/2011 11:14

I think if you can turn the front airbag off that's ok? Most new cars have the function already, or you can get one fitted.

I have a VW touran, I love it as can get 3 seats (2xBritax and a Maxi Cosi) into the middle row easily enough. If using the back seats too then there is only a tiny boot, can fit an umbrella folding pram in but not much else so if you are planning for 7 kids plus bags and pram I don't think it's the car for you. I think a Ford Galaxy or Grand Voyager would be worth looking in to as they are much bigger.

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QueenandKingMum · 07/04/2011 10:56

Oh, and what's the law/rule on airbags? I see lots about side and passenger but thought they weren't allowed?

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QueenandKingMum · 07/04/2011 10:48

Oh, budget is £3500-4000 - definitely not brand new, just new to me!

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