MPV - Which One ?

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hi all,

just looking for some advice... have been looking for a family car now a while and have narrowed it down to Mazda 5 and Corolla Verso, any opinions on either ? good value to be had now for a 08...

many thanks,
 
Mazda 5 really only has six seats, the middle seat in the second row only suitable for a very small child!
Ford S-Max beats both hands down - test drive one before making any decision.
 
what about Quasquai+2 ? I know its new, I pricewise they pobably similar to a 1yo s-max
 
thanks all,

love the s max but mrs legend is more comfortable with the verso as it is that bit smaller....

diesel or petrol verso ?
 
"spare wheel of s max in under the boot space"

This is incorrect, there is no spare wheel with the S-Max.
 
legend said:
thanks all,

love the s max but mrs legend is more comfortable with the verso as it is that bit smaller....

diesel or petrol verso ?
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diesel

but the 2.2 with the 6sp

we have the 5sp 2.0D and I definitely feel it needs the extra gear when on the motorways

Mid Ulster have a nice one you would clear for about €26k
http://www.midulstercars.net/

Hard pushed to find one with that spec down here. A new Sol would set you back €37k

They have one in stock. Ask for Paul herriot. He'll set you right.
 
Ford S-Max is highly rated but hard to find one of the Zetec Models - There seems to be a lot of the basic spec ones around but they were still too expensive when I last looked 6mths ago. We eventually went for a Citroen C4 Picasso and very pleased so far - only drawback is that it's a little underpowered. You should clarify if you need just 5 seats or 7 full seats because there are a lot of 7 seaters out there with very small boot space when all seats are up. Mitsubishi Grandis is worth a look, if you like the Japanese styling but I found it sounded like a tractor - not very refined.
 
We have the Verso - bought in May 08 - very happy with it - feels like a car to drive - plenty of room for 5 adults and 2 kids with little or no luggage - have had no problems with it and can see it satisfying our needs for the next few years. HTH
 
RedTop said:
Ford S-Max is highly rated but hard to find one of the Zetec Models - There seems to be a lot of the basic spec ones around but they were still too expensive when I last looked 6mths ago. We eventually went for a Citroen C4 Picasso and very pleased so far - only drawback is that it's a little underpowered. You should clarify if you need just 5 seats or 7 full seats because there are a lot of 7 seaters out there with very small boot space when all seats are up. Mitsubishi Grandis is worth a look, if you like the Japanese styling but I found it sounded like a tractor - not very refined.
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I'd have to disagree with you there on the Grandis. My sis has a '08 one (2.0DiD) and its one of the quietest diesel engines I have ever heard (or not heard)
She loves it....its bigger than the Verso which I think the OP says his wife prefers due to its size.

We only use the 5 seats all the time in the Verso, but occasionally have needed the extra 2 when taking extra kids. Otherwise its an excellent 5 seater
 
buddy has an S-max, no spare wheel, the hand brake lever fell apart after a few months, and now the wipers turn on and off themselves !! crazy car.... got them fixed under warranty, but not looking good at a year/two old...
 
thanks folks,

well this is def rip off ireland.... have gone to several toyota garages in cork looking for the verso (08)......with cash no trade in....

i can get 1.6 / 1.8 versions for approx 23... offered 20 and was rejected..

have found a may 08 - 9k 2.2l version with 6 sp box in the uk from a main dealer all in VRT cleared for 21,000 euro....... vrt 24% and road tax 430 per year... seems like it's a simple decision.... when are these car dealers going to learn ?

will let ye know how i get on...
 
Hold tough on your good offer. I made an offer 2 weeks ago which was also rejected and the dealer has called me back 4 times since then. His mistake was not accepting my original offer. Unfortunately for him, I have seen better cars from other dealers at keened prices. revisiting them towards the end of the month when they may be under more pressure to shift inventory & bring in cash. Customer is King, so do not let yourself be railroaded. Good Luck.

Regarding my comments on the Grandis, my budget could only get me a 2006 model so it sounds like they fixed the noisy "tractor" engine in 07/08. Good for them.
 
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