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Mondeo estate for practicality and good TD engine, Mazda 6 for looks and clever rear seat design.
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I think I'd give consideration to the French efforts in this sector. 406/C5 HDi estates, probably...the Skoda Octavia is a bit smaller than the Passat-class cars.
You could also consider an Omega estate, though I'm not sure what people think of the diesels in these cars.
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They don't come any more practical than the Kangoo, Berlingo, and Partner.
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And they don't come any uglier, either.
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The skoda Octavia diesel is a fine car, although I've heard that the seats can quickly become uncomfotable on a long trip. This is not the case with the new Octavia although these would be outside your budget. The Omega is a superbly comfortable long distance load lugger. The older versions used a BMW sourced 6 cyl 2.5 diesel but this used old technology being indirect injection. Later versions had a 2.2 4 cyl direct inj, which I understand was alot slower but not that much more economical.
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The 2.2 diesel is a bit unrefined, less economical than the equivalent Passat engine but torquey enough for most people's tastes. Agree with the Omega estate for ultimate load lugging. As an alternative, what about a Saab 93 with that engine. Loads of space for lugging stuff, we amazed my niece a few months back by putting a washing machine in the boot without affecting the back seat.
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Why a diesel; if you're doing under 15,000 a year, petrol's cheaper, since the labour costs of more regular servicing far outweigh many extra miles.
So, we're all bored with the Germans, what's left? Routine Peugeots, Citroens what else? Good basics like Vectras, Mondeos but too many surely?
Go for a scooby - the company made £174m last year according to the DT, so it ought to be good for a few years yet.
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Thanks to all for helpful suggestions. Ed V, sorry to be so ignorant, but what's a "scooby"?
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A scooby is something one doesn't have, as in: "He hasnae a scooby"
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Subaru, I think. In your case a Legacy or Outback.
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Scenic or Berlingo. With the seats out its bigger and more practical indside than many vans. With the seating combinations its unbeatable as a practical carrier
Unless you go Espace.
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To carry stuff rather than people, then the Berlingo, Kangoo types are by far the best as loading is so much easier. They are also good for people, but passengers on long trips may complain more than in a Mundano.
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Espada III - well if you have a family and need a Lamborghini, what else do you drive?
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To carry stuff rather than people, then the Berlingo, Kangoo types are by far the best as loading is so much easier. They are also good for people, but passengers on long trips may complain more than in a Mundano.
Berlingo has more room for luggage than Kangoo, and considerably more than a Mondeo Estate.
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fancy something superbly practical,extremely comfortable and totally hooligan go for a v70 t5
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