Peeple carriers
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I had a Honda people carrier (Shuttle) about ten years ago, ran like a dream even though I took it from one end of the country (UK) and back forty to fifty times.
Great service and support, can't vouch for the current range but they are maybe worth a look.
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Whoops, I just tried to find a link and it may be that Honda no longer produce a people carrier.
Great service and support, can't vouch for the current range but they are maybe worth a look.
Edited to add:
Whoops, I just tried to find a link and it may be that Honda no longer produce a people carrier.
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widu13
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A 1.6 people carrier will be working hard. I've had a Vauxhall Zafira 2 litre diesel and a 1.9 diesel Ford Galaxy/Sharan/Alhambra, known as a Shalhambra! The Vx did about 40mpg, the Ford did 45mpg and was FAST. The Ford is a lot bigger, the Zafira is mid sized.
I've just got another Zafira in 1.8 petrol as it was a LOT cheaper only to find out that it and the 1.6 are renowned for drinking fuel- 30mpg!!
Just something to think about. Having said that for us with 3 kids and a dog with occasional extra passengers the Zaf is absolutely ideal. There is the VW Touran which is very similar, but nearly everything is now bigger around the Galaxy size.
The Citroen Berlingo/Renault Kangoo car derived van which was produced in a 5 seater now also comes in a 7 seater. That would be a good compromise and the mags rate it.
I've just got another Zafira in 1.8 petrol as it was a LOT cheaper only to find out that it and the 1.6 are renowned for drinking fuel- 30mpg!!
Just something to think about. Having said that for us with 3 kids and a dog with occasional extra passengers the Zaf is absolutely ideal. There is the VW Touran which is very similar, but nearly everything is now bigger around the Galaxy size.
The Citroen Berlingo/Renault Kangoo car derived van which was produced in a 5 seater now also comes in a 7 seater. That would be a good compromise and the mags rate it.
We had an Espace the MK2 I think and it was a real workhorse all the seats removed excellent for moving fridges, freezers , washing machines. even slept in it a few times.
Also very comfortable we travelled the length of europe in it down to Spain and south of France. Also had a Zafira before that as good id say, but not as flexible and as already side smaller too.
We are Just getting a Mitsubishi Grandis due to fostering we need another bigger car
My wife wanted a caravelle (VW ) but new !!!!! id have to sell all me kit!!
Hope that helps Tengu.
Also very comfortable we travelled the length of europe in it down to Spain and south of France. Also had a Zafira before that as good id say, but not as flexible and as already side smaller too.
We are Just getting a Mitsubishi Grandis due to fostering we need another bigger car
My wife wanted a caravelle (VW ) but new !!!!! id have to sell all me kit!!
Hope that helps Tengu.
Depends what he want's to use it for?
A lot of the so called people carriers have fold down seats in the back and the rear seats are only any good for Kids
I run a Ford Galaxy with seven full size seats (Always have the rare two out Huge boot), only down side is the seat have to come out to use the load area so you need some where to store they. But that said with all the seats out its about 2m' x 1.2m ish load area and it'll take 750Kgs.
It's a 2.3L petrol and yes it's thirsty
Mate of mine has a 1.6 Zaffy and wishes he'd got a Galaxy Etc' instead, he get about the same MPG as I do.
Richard
A lot of the so called people carriers have fold down seats in the back and the rear seats are only any good for Kids
I run a Ford Galaxy with seven full size seats (Always have the rare two out Huge boot), only down side is the seat have to come out to use the load area so you need some where to store they. But that said with all the seats out its about 2m' x 1.2m ish load area and it'll take 750Kgs.
It's a 2.3L petrol and yes it's thirsty
Mate of mine has a 1.6 Zaffy and wishes he'd got a Galaxy Etc' instead, he get about the same MPG as I do.
Richard
We've got a VW Touran, and I can't fault it.
However, if he wants it to be used as a van, it (and most of the other non van based people carriers might get a bit knackered)
Has he thought of a double cab pickup with an IW top? Or a Berlingo or similar?
However, if he wants it to be used as a van, it (and most of the other non van based people carriers might get a bit knackered)
Has he thought of a double cab pickup with an IW top? Or a Berlingo or similar?
I have an eight seater Toyota with a 2 litre engine. It's not very economical but is sure is spacious. You can fit eight adults in it comfortably and there is space for luggage behind the seats.
Air con, electric windows, sunroof in the back, power steering, seats fold down to use as a bed or to load up like a van. Pretty brilliant really but ugly.
I used to have a car and a van. My people carrier can't replace a Transit van but it can fit most flat packs and other bulky items. I can get a lot more stuff in it than I could get in an estate car.
Like the others mention there might not be any fuel economy to be made with a smaller engine. My 2 litre engine is working hard uphill when fully loaded and a smaller engine unless it is turbo charged would be struggling.
I did have a 1.6 litre diesel estate car a few years back and it wasn't very economical, it really struggled uphill but it was great on the motorway.
Air con, electric windows, sunroof in the back, power steering, seats fold down to use as a bed or to load up like a van. Pretty brilliant really but ugly.
I used to have a car and a van. My people carrier can't replace a Transit van but it can fit most flat packs and other bulky items. I can get a lot more stuff in it than I could get in an estate car.
Like the others mention there might not be any fuel economy to be made with a smaller engine. My 2 litre engine is working hard uphill when fully loaded and a smaller engine unless it is turbo charged would be struggling.
I did have a 1.6 litre diesel estate car a few years back and it wasn't very economical, it really struggled uphill but it was great on the motorway.
We had the eight seat Toyota also, good vehicle but dont run it on bio diesel!
Then we had a Shogun seven seater, wonderful vehicle but very big and thirsty.
Before these we had a Volvo estate which would have taken two seats in the boot for small people. Probably the best vehicle we ever owned for all roundness.
However, I still dream of having another Shogun.
Then we had a Shogun seven seater, wonderful vehicle but very big and thirsty.
Before these we had a Volvo estate which would have taken two seats in the boot for small people. Probably the best vehicle we ever owned for all roundness.
However, I still dream of having another Shogun.
We've got an old Renault Scenic 1.6 automatic. Great for taking family out but also removal of the rear seats allows for a hell of alot of space for transporting gear or fridges, washing machines etc. Good for sleeping in aswell at a push. I've put fencing materials in the back with the family in aswell with no problems
We had the Seat Alhambra 1.9TDi 130ps . Excellent motor, used to get 45mpg on long runs at normal motorway speeds. Very configurable as regards seats and massive payload space if they were all removed. Only got rid as our company car policy doesn't allow cars over 4 years old - let it go for a pittance last summer when car prices were at their lowest.
Main stealer servicing was expensive but found a good independent garage who specialised in VAG stuff
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