what to get?

SkodiRS · 06-01-2004, 10:19

With the impending new arrival to our family I have started to think that may be we need an MPV type vehicle (no....not a Picasso, Ian). This would replace SWMBO's Toyota Yaris.

Previa/Sharlaxayambra too big, insurance relatively expensive although the thought of the 130PD and a trip up to Jabba was at the forefront of my thoughts.

Scenics/Corolla Verso too small. Zafira....it's a Vauxhall (SWMBO's words).
Honda Stream....interesting engine but ugly and space not that good. VW Touran too expensive.

So that kind of leaves the Avensis Verso......ok it's not a looker or the greatest performer but it does what it's say on the tin.

Talking to SWMBO and she says "so, we'll have to get rid of your car then, for a smaller one, seeing as mine will be the main family car!"

"No!" I reply....rather quickly and leave it at that.

Got me thinking though, if I had to sell my Octy (

) what would I get. My initials thought were the Furby RS......50MPG, 180+BHP (after mandatory trip to Jabba although the AmD One-CLick sounds interesting).

So hypothetically speaking what should I get?

Cheers.
Adrian.

**TaviaRS** · 06-01-2004, 10:23

Touran for her
Fabia for you

**roo** · 06-01-2004, 10:26

If it has to be one of these Toyota Verso's go fot the D4D engine as Toyota are MOD FRIENDLY.. They sell as Van Aakken performance boxes as approved accsessories, so not warrenty breaking needed.

Apert from that, it has to be the Furby vRS if you can wait that long doen't it, Especially after seeing those two fine examples at the pre christmas meet.

Quinten · 06-01-2004, 10:27

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So hypothetically speaking what should I get?

The divorce lawyers of Britney Spears?

**roo** · 06-01-2004, 10:30

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Originally Posted by Quinten

The divorce lawyers of Britney Spears?

:biggrinfl

**TaviaRS** · 06-01-2004, 10:31

Or some divorce lawyers & Britney Spears

Stuart_J · 06-01-2004, 10:32

We tested a Zafira a couple of years ago & all I would say is dont discount it without trying it, it is quite a good drive.
Also if you personally import it can come as an Opel so maybe swmbo wont think its a Vauxhall & you will save money.
The new Focus based Ford mini mpv is also getting good reviews.

redbaron · 06-01-2004, 10:32

or a baseball bat divorce lawyers... and a tvr

andy ellis · 06-01-2004, 10:34

Before you get to attached to the idea of a verso anything from toyota try one, and especially sit in the back!! I have a Yaris Verso in my fleet at the mobility center and most drivers and esp. back seat passengers hate it! The speedo's are the LCD type and are offset so you have to look down and left to see it

. Back seat passengers have a very upright seating position, its like sitting in a bolt upright position. Very uncomfortable. Not sure about the avensis but have heard similar gripes. I personally would look at the MPV based on the sharan family. They are very solid and last ages, the conversion companies love then for these reasons. Apparantly the best of them is the Seat...... Oh and get a Furby for yourself as it will stop you having to run the kids about as it will be too small, so no baby sick on your seats

!!!

SkodiRS · 06-01-2004, 10:34

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Originally Posted by TaviaRS

.......Britney Spears

Hmmm...Britney Spears....seems to be doing the <flamesuit on> "dumb blond" thing though.......

.....hell....what am I thinking......hmmmmm....Britney Spears.

SilveRS · 06-01-2004, 10:41

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Originally Posted by SkodiRS

With the impending new arrival to our family I have started to think that may be we need an MPV type vehicle.

Yeh, great idea, stick you kids in the crumple zone. Personally i'd get an estate car before getting an MPV.

**roo** · 06-01-2004, 10:41

When she not made up like some old dog (which is not often) i prefer Christina Aguelria(or however you spell it), although i'll settle for britney spears, just.

SkodiRS · 06-01-2004, 11:25

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Originally Posted by SilveRS

Yeh, great idea, stick you kids in the crumple zone. Personally i'd get an estate car before getting an MPV.

I did think perhaps the previous version of the Merc E class estate but with the 7 seat option wouldn't that potentially have the kids in the crumple zone as well?

It's all hypothetical at the moment....keeping the ideas coming.

SilveRS · 06-01-2004, 12:28

Yep, that would probably be the case.

I guess the way round it is to look at cars, or MPV's with an NCAP rating of 5 stars plus.

Or in the US they all drive 6 litre SUV's instead.

**robmawer** · 06-01-2004, 12:36

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Originally Posted by SkodiRS

So hypothetically speaking what should I get?

A vasectomy...

Rob.

DaveU · 06-01-2004, 13:06

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Originally Posted by robmawer

A vasectomy...

Tavia4x4 · 06-01-2004, 13:18

How many offspring will you have?

I have three little uns and the octy copes more than fine!

You go round in circles looking at MPV's - there are some nice ones but nothing that sets your pulse racing.

7 seat estates scare me, from a an accident perspective.

If it's a family of 5 or less - just stick with a normal estate, pref turbocharged.

SkodiRS · 06-01-2004, 13:26

Will have 2 sprogs, 1 present and 1 on the way...which aren't really the issue.

It's when SWMBO relatives come to visit. One kiddy and 2 relatives in the back of Octy....no problem. 2 kiddy chairs and 2 relatives ain't going to go...trust me on this.

I suppose we could use 2 cars just for when the relatives are over but one would be better.

That's why I reckoned a midi-MPV would be fine....small enough for just 4 of us and big enough for 6/7.

I could always borrow the Old Man's Sharan.......

**roo** · 06-01-2004, 13:30

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Originally Posted by SkodiRS

I could always borrow the Old Man's Sharan.......

theres your answer

You try fitting 6-7 in a c-max/scienic/touran in comfort before you buy anything

Alex · 06-01-2004, 13:37

Multipla? The 1.9 JTD is an excellent engine and seats 6 easy on their own seats with realistic luggage space. There is a boring facelift out soon so you could get a nice discount on the current (and better looking IMHO) one.

**tfboy** · 06-01-2004, 13:39

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Originally Posted by SkodiRS

I could always borrow the Old Man's Sharan.......

My old man's probably selling his alhambra tdi pd (although it's a 115) in exchange for a skud... He loves the Alhambra and only fancies a change. His only gripe is the slight lack of power (which can be sorted à la Jabba)...

They are very comfy and for long journeys / carrying several passengers, they're great.

***ncarring*** · 06-01-2004, 13:48

I had a Galaxy when they first came out and it was a fantastic car. Too big for every day but heaven on trips - the kids loved it. Only problem is with all 7 seats in there's virtually no luggage space. Wasn't a problem for us but it is a bit of an "either/or" situation. As someone else said, they last well, too. It went back after 3 happy years but I fancied a change - the V6 Mondeo came next Mwahahahaha .....

mellowyellow · 06-01-2004, 13:54

How about a Transit Van, a mattress and some ratchet straps ...............seems like the perfect solution to me

**robmawer** · 06-01-2004, 13:56

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Originally Posted by mellowyellow

How about a Transit Van, a mattress and some ratchet straps ...............seems like the perfect solution to me

A mattress too? Look at the Lah-di-dah posh folk... :p

Rob.

mellowyellow · 06-01-2004, 13:58

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Originally Posted by robmawer

A mattress too? Look at the Lah-di-dah posh folk... :p

Rob.

Come on Rob , the baby has got to lie on something soft

06-01-2004, 10:19	#1
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	what to get? With the impending new arrival to our family I have started to think that may be we need an MPV type vehicle (no....not a Picasso, Ian). This would replace SWMBO's Toyota Yaris. Previa/Sharlaxayambra too big, insurance relatively expensive although the thought of the 130PD and a trip up to Jabba was at the forefront of my thoughts. Scenics/Corolla Verso too small. Zafira....it's a Vauxhall (SWMBO's words). Honda Stream....interesting engine but ugly and space not that good. VW Touran too expensive. So that kind of leaves the Avensis Verso......ok it's not a looker or the greatest performer but it does what it's say on the tin. Talking to SWMBO and she says "so, we'll have to get rid of your car then, for a smaller one, seeing as mine will be the main family car!" "No!" I reply....rather quickly and leave it at that. Got me thinking though, if I had to sell my Octy ( ) what would I get. My initials thought were the Furby RS......50MPG, 180+BHP (after mandatory trip to Jabba although the AmD One-CLick sounds interesting). So hypothetically speaking what should I get? Cheers. Adrian. __________________ Adrian.

06-01-2004, 10:32	#7
Stuart_J Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Winchester Posts: 5,719 Members Car: Nissan 350Z Twin Turbo Also Octavia 1.9 TDI L&K & Superb td 140 Thanks: 40 Thanked 85 Times in 78 Posts	We tested a Zafira a couple of years ago & all I would say is dont discount it without trying it, it is quite a good drive. Also if you personally import it can come as an Opel so maybe swmbo wont think its a Vauxhall & you will save money. The new Focus based Ford mini mpv is also getting good reviews. __________________ Speed is an addiction for which thankfully there is no cure

06-01-2004, 10:32	#8
redbaron Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,568 Members Car: Thanks: 15 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	or a baseball bat divorce lawyers... and a tvr __________________ ________________________________________ Some times I just feel like smiling.

06-01-2004, 10:34	#9
andy ellis Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Warrington Posts: 1,289 Members Car: Fabia Jabba TDi & Citroen C4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Before you get to attached to the idea of a verso anything from toyota try one, and especially sit in the back!! I have a Yaris Verso in my fleet at the mobility center and most drivers and esp. back seat passengers hate it! The speedo's are the LCD type and are offset so you have to look down and left to see it . Back seat passengers have a very upright seating position, its like sitting in a bolt upright position. Very uncomfortable. Not sure about the avensis but have heard similar gripes. I personally would look at the MPV based on the sharan family. They are very solid and last ages, the conversion companies love then for these reasons. Apparantly the best of them is the Seat...... Oh and get a Furby for yourself as it will stop you having to run the kids about as it will be too small, so no baby sick on your seats !!! __________________ Fabia TDI PD100 "Q" and driving school car. Citroen C4 Coupe 1.6hDi+EGS with disability adaptations.

06-01-2004, 13:18	#17
Tavia4x4 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: J5 M61 Posts: 5,294 Members Car: Octavia 4x4 - aka "The Ambulance" Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How many offspring will you have? I have three little uns and the octy copes more than fine! You go round in circles looking at MPV's - there are some nice ones but nothing that sets your pulse racing. 7 seat estates scare me, from a an accident perspective. If it's a family of 5 or less - just stick with a normal estate, pref turbocharged. __________________ Ian __________________ Nice to be important, but more important to be nice...

06-01-2004, 10:23	#2
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Members Car: Merc E class & SLK Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Touran for her Fabia for you

06-01-2004, 10:31	#6
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Members Car: Merc E class & SLK Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Or some divorce lawyers & Britney Spears

06-01-2004, 12:28	#14
SilveRS Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: North Manchester Posts: 638 Members Car: OctaviaII 2.0 TDI DSG L&K Estate Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Yep, that would probably be the case. I guess the way round it is to look at cars, or MPV's with an NCAP rating of 5 stars plus. Or in the US they all drive 6 litre SUV's instead.

06-01-2004, 13:26	#18
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Will have 2 sprogs, 1 present and 1 on the way...which aren't really the issue. It's when SWMBO relatives come to visit. One kiddy and 2 relatives in the back of Octy....no problem. 2 kiddy chairs and 2 relatives ain't going to go...trust me on this. I suppose we could use 2 cars just for when the relatives are over but one would be better. That's why I reckoned a midi-MPV would be fine....small enough for just 4 of us and big enough for 6/7. I could always borrow the Old Man's Sharan....... __________________ Adrian.

06-01-2004, 13:37	#20
Alex Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Peak District Posts: 2,731 Members Car: Octy II Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Multipla? The 1.9 JTD is an excellent engine and seats 6 easy on their own seats with realistic luggage space. There is a boring facelift out soon so you could get a nice discount on the current (and better looking IMHO) one.

06-01-2004, 13:48	#22
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,965 Members Car: 1983 Porsche 928S / 1972 MGB GT Thanks: 17 Thanked 96 Times in 79 Posts	I had a Galaxy when they first came out and it was a fantastic car. Too big for every day but heaven on trips - the kids loved it. Only problem is with all 7 seats in there's virtually no luggage space. Wasn't a problem for us but it is a bit of an "either/or" situation. As someone else said, they last well, too. It went back after 3 happy years but I fancied a change - the V6 Mondeo came next Mwahahahaha ..... __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

06-01-2004, 13:54	#23
mellowyellow Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In the land of Stella . Posts: 2,378 Members Car: Yellow Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How about a Transit Van, a mattress and some ratchet straps ...............seems like the perfect solution to me __________________ See , the problem is that God gives men a brain and a penis , and only enough blood to run one at a time !

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