Best large MPV for me?

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Tue 30 Jul 2002 22:20
Best large MPV for me? - David R
Or should I wait for a new Espace?

Wifey wants an MPV for our 2(later 3)children and general life detritus. I want a Nissan X-Trail myself, but she is under peer pressure (and pregnancy hormones!)and gets to choose within reason. I had settled on a TDi Alhambra / Sharan, but now the new Espace is looming. I don't like the out-going Espace, even with the huge discounts on offer, and have a background dislike for most French cars (we have a BMW 3 and a VW Polo). Do you think the Espace IV is worth waiting another 3-4 months for? Some of the pre-release info looks quite impressive, but then both the Vel Satis / Avantime on which it is based are lemons to a degree.

Ta

David
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Wed 31 Jul 2002 09:24
Best large MPV for me? - Dogbreath
I know its not quite the same but I had a Scenic. Great design lots of space etc but build quality was poor and it was like a sponge to drive - horrible. I have 3 kids but am determined to resist the MPV urge - as Clarkson said - they are just vans with windows. What about the Volvo v70?
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Wed 31 Jul 2002 09:44
Best large MPV for me? - terryb
A colleague here has a Chrysler Grand Voyager. Thinks it's the bees knees. As, I believe does the Sultan of Brunei (not the same car you understand :o))


Terry
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Wed 31 Jul 2002 13:51
Best large MPV for me? - jc
Why Alhambra/Sharan?Why not Galaxy?Biggest seller-biggest number of dealers.The VW diesel appears in all three-if you're going for petrol the Ford 2.3 DOHC is an outstanding engine-only go for the VW V6 if you must have 4wd.Interestingly on all the Galaxies I've driven(quite a few),all the problems have been electrical or trim-both VW responsibilities.
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Wed 31 Jul 2002 17:29
Best large MPV for me? - johnCD
If quality and safety come first you want a Toyota. Forget what the new Previa looks like and enjoy the rattle free build and your rare visits to your local dealer. Good to drive too. johnCD
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Fri 2 Aug 2002 10:25
Best large MPV for me? - Paul VM
You should go for the Seat Alhambra, VW build quality & parts at lower price, plus loads of goodies included in price. Had a 1.8 20v turbo version for 3 years and 83,000 miles, never missed a beat and amazing performance for MPV. If you want better than my average of 28MPG go for 1.9TDi engine, latest version is nearly a match for the turbo petrol engine but 45 MPG. My 3 kids love it and want me to get another when I replace it.
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