CMs talk to me about what people carriers/minibus or whatever you drive and tell me how good they are

[childminder90210]

Thats it really, have an 8 seater people carrier, Fiat Ulysee same as peugeot 807 and Citroen C8, which does all I want it to do but am thinking could do with 9 seats really, but not sure, please let me know what you have and how much ytou like or dont like and how practical or expensive to run they are |TIA

I have the same fiat as you and its been a fantastic work horse for 8 years and am reluctant to change, I will read the replies with interest.

Yes love all the stuff it does except mine is automatic and gear box is starting to go wrong which from what I ve read can cost a fortune :(

Toyota Previa and Toyota Estima 8 seaters. Both great. Comfortable and plenty of boot space.

VW Sharan T Reg, 7 seater getting abit tatty but worth its weight in gold, hope it passes its MOT next week!!

Thanks x HSMM have you had one of those cars you mention? Mum2Luke good luck for MOT x

My fiat only has 7 seats

Mazda Bongo, 8 seats and wouldnt swap it for the world.

Bumpity bump. I'm hunting for an 8 seateer right now (need one by end of March!) so very interested in this thread :)

Looney - my 8 seater os fab!!!! but if you go for one dont get an automatic one as they are well known for being a nightmare!!!! It also has window blinds built into all windows sliding doors that work off the key and loads more!!!! 8 seat versions a re quite hard to find though and they dont manufacture this car anymore. I really want a replacement but I am considering getting a 9 seater vehicle as lots of my after schoolies are over 8 now so taking up space I could be making money with lol

I have a Kia Sedona (7 seater) but have hired a 9 seater VN Shuttle in the past when I have needed more seats. The hire vehicle is a bit basic e.g. no carpets but is brilliant at sitting lots of children . The one I hire is a long wheel base on, so it has mases of boot space as well to chuck in the buggy, coats, bags etc & is easy to clean out before returning as any mud can just be wiped off.
I sometimes think I would like one permanently but then consider how infrequently I would use it fully as my school run is done walking & therefore only use one occasionally in the holidays, hence hiring when requirerd. If I had to drive to school, then I would definitiely want a nine seater & would consider one of those or a Ford Transit minibus type because of the practicality of them.

Sorry I never came back to the thread. Yes, I have owned both these cars, still have one.

MOT failed and re-tested after work done - £111.75 (inclusive of VAT, labour, MOT fee and parts)

I really want a newer car - looking at buying a Ford Galaxy, new shape 2006 or 2007 reg. I've test-driven it and its lovely, not much different to mine really except its got cd and radio controls on the steering wheel which make it alot safer.