Touran or Sharan?

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We love the space and comfort in the Sharan, and the sliding doors but we're not totally convinced we need quite such a big car. We do have 3 DCs, including 2 teenagers, so a proper 7 seater might be good.

I know the Touran is smaller, but is it really that much smaller? Does the Sharan drive and park like a tank. We test drove one today and really liked it, but didn't get to have a go at parking or reverse through our narrow gate...I know there's park assist but prob too expensive for us.

Any advice from VW owners gratefully received.

You buy via someone like broadspeed . They then hunt round the country to
Find dealer who will offer car you want at best price. You save loads that way

Aha, yes, we were planning to look into one of these companies so that's good to know.

Bought this one and it's predecessor (also a Vw) from them and they were great. Also
Usually deliver to you door

Brilliant, will look into it. Thnx.

Thing is, we're not looking to buy a new car. Our budget is prob about 7k less than you paid for yours. We want
the new style sharan, and we could get a small petrol engine without any extras for that, but we're after diesel plus park assist.

We got our last car secondhand from a nationwide company a bit like broadspeed, so we'll see what they can find for us. Ever hopeful

Hi all - reading this with interest - I'm a single mum with six month old twins and a Golf and need a bigger car. Also have a cocker spaniel who goes most places with us. Was thinking of getting an estate but having read this and done some more research, I am leaning towards getting a people carrier.

Can anyone advise difference between the Sharan which sounds fab and a friend also has and loves, and the Ford SMax (which another friend has, and lobs)?
I know nothing about cars.....
Thank you!

Lobs = loves