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Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 Desire vs. Renault Grand Scenic Dynamique 1.6 VVT (7st) MP

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sparklymieow · 13/07/2005 16:16

I have to change my car in october and have to order a new one now, the Grand Scenic has a 250 advance payment and the Xsara is nil advance payment (motability)
The Grand Scenic is 7 seats, the Xsara is 5 seats. I don't know what the boot spaces are like and would like some nfo. before I go to testdrive...
Thanks

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sparklymieow · 13/07/2005 17:04

My car now takes it time to get going.....

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spacecadet · 13/07/2005 19:31

i would personally go for the grand scenic, my friend has one and loves it, but 4 of the mums at pre-school have picasso's and dont seem happy with them(their opinion, not mine)

mummydreamer · 13/07/2005 19:35

Also weighed up scenic versus picasso and went witn the scenic. It has been a delight to drive and we have had it for three years. We are likely to go for another scenic when we change our car. Seat arrangements are fab!

dramaqueen72 · 13/07/2005 19:40

oh, we have a grand scenic (its just turned yr old ) and I love it, absolutely lovely to drive and so handy having those folding seats to pop up whenever we need. wouldnt consider many cars out there to be a 'equal' choice IMO
I am totally girly when it comes to technical car things but ask me whatever you like otherwise.

oooggs · 13/07/2005 19:42

I love my Picasso BUT if I was given the opportunity to have a Grand Scenic I would jump at the chance

Yorkiegirl · 13/07/2005 19:45

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fishfinger · 13/07/2005 19:51

7 seats are great

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sparklymieow · 13/07/2005 22:50

So everyone think I should go for the Grand scenic then?? We have looked at pics and seen the seats arrangement online, they look great and even with the 7 seats up I could fit DS's wheelchair in and possibly put DD1's major buggy down by their feet. I will be going to testdrive next week some time, I actually get to testdrive the car this time as I have a licence now!!

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sparklymieow · 13/07/2005 22:51

YG, I actally only have one car seat, and two booster seats with backs.

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Yorkiegirl · 14/07/2005 17:43

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SoupDragon · 14/07/2005 17:45

The Grand Scenic is pig-ugly though.

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sparklymieow · 14/07/2005 17:45

am going to testdrive the cars next week, my car now is ugly too

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BarefootMama · 14/07/2005 17:48

Everyone I know with the scenic LOVES it and although i was put off by 'Mumsy' look they have swayed me!

milge · 14/07/2005 17:54

We had a scenic as a hire car last month and it was fab - a bit like driving a dodgem car, i found at first, with the steering wheel lower down than i am used to. Am trying to persuade dh to get one. V versatile seats, got loads of luggage, 4 adults, 2 kids and a double buggy in. Get as big an engine as possible, otherwise you may find the performance a bit sluggish.

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sparklymieow · 14/07/2005 17:55

well I think its only a 1.6 I can get on mobility, but we are edging towards the scenic and am going next week to test drive one with my dad

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