Tetleysmooth Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Righty - ho.As you may have read, I've just come back from the Isle of Wight.We are going again next year, and have decided to give our single parent daughter a break she definitely needs. We'll be taking her and her two boys with us next year, so I'm going to be needing something a tad larger than the V70.So, I'm going to be looking for another people carrier. Top of the list is either a Toyota Previa or another Chrysler Grand Voyager.I'm not expecting a beauty queen, as it's got to be very reasonably priced.I'm starting to look now as I want to make sure it's going to be hunky dory for next summer.So, if any of you bods know of one, please feel free to let me know.I've been through ebay, gumtree, preloved etc and have made a couple of enquiries, so there's no need to put loads of links up.Word of mouth would be so much better.If anyone fancies it, I can throw my V70 into the mix.It played up a bit on holiday, but it WILL be running and driving correctly before I sell/swap it.So, keep your eyes open for me please chappies.Ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssDeeWon Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Previa's are GR9 motors, can swallow mega miles and still run sweet but by now they are starting to go rusty, so you may have bodywork issues but mechanically they are very reliable. I have known of two that have clocked up 200k and still drive lovely but with slightly crunchy manual boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Just watch roofboxes on higher vehicles - ferry surcharges! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardMoss Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I've got a left hand drive 2001 V6 here which you could have - the 3500 mile collection saga from Abu Dhabi would be epic! eddyramrod and dugong 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Badger Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Honda Shuttle/Odessey not getting any love? Solid dependable non Vtec F22 with an auto box, seem to rack up mega milage without any fuss, made in the US which is a good thing as i dont know what Kind of rust proofing the use over there but Shuttles, Accord coupes and the later Civic coupes made in the US don't rust, at least in comparison to other cars of the Late 90s. Most of them do have mega miles on them though http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-Shuttle-2-3i-a-c-auto-LS-/301277376616?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item462587f068   Low mileage green one on autotrader http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201406134976599/sort/default/radius/1500/make/honda/postcode/nn84sa/page/1/quicksearch/true/usedcars/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/model/shuttle?logcode=p Honda Stream, basically a tall civic with a 2.0, mega comfy seats and the dash mounted gearchange is really good once you get used to it http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-Stream-2-0-i-VTEC-SE-Sport-116-000-MILES-MOT-TAX-7-SEATER-FULL-SERVICE-/331286981771?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4d223e2c8b    Lots more of these about 2.0 is a K Series which is pretty bullet proof if it's been serviced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 I've got a left hand drive 2001 V6 here which you could have - the 3500 mile collection saga from Abu Dhabi would be epic! Do you post? Honda Shuttle/Odessey not getting any love? Solid dependable non Vtec F22 with an auto box, seem to rack up mega milage without any fuss, made in the US which is a good thing as i dont know what Kind of rust proofing the use over there but Shuttles, Accord coupes and the later Civic coupes made in the US don't rust, at least in comparison to other cars of the Late 90s. Most of them do have mega miles on them though http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-Shuttle-2-3i-a-c-auto-LS-/301277376616?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item462587f068   Low mileage green one on autotrader http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201406134976599/sort/default/radius/1500/make/honda/postcode/nn84sa/page/1/quicksearch/true/usedcars/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/model/shuttle?logcode=p Honda Stream, basically a tall civic with a 2.0, mega comfy seats and the dash mounted gearchange is really good once you get used to it http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-Stream-2-0-i-VTEC-SE-Sport-116-000-MILES-MOT-TAX-7-SEATER-FULL-SERVICE-/331286981771?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4d223e2c8b    Lots more of these about 2.0 is a K Series which is pretty bullet proof if it's been serviced.I like Hondas and have done since my Accord Aerodeck. Same engine I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 honda fr-v = fiat multipla with less ugly and more reliableness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Stream , oddity and the frv are all great choices . Stick with the petrol on the frv tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardMoss Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Do you post?At buyer's expense, cash up front Twiggy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 i haven't seen one of these for ageshttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-picnic-20-auto-GL-/321527402002?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4adc86ce12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 so there's no need to put loads of links up. Aw, spoilsport. urpert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 More space than a Volvo estate? Can I suggest a Volvo estate with a roofrack? cms206 and Shep Shepherd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 More space than a Volvo estate? Can I suggest a Volvo estate with a trailer?EFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 More space than a Volvo estate? Can I suggest a Volvo estate with a roofrack?Well, my old Previa swallowed up 5 bods and associated luggage with ease, and still went like the clappers.Ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 At buyer's expense, cash up front  DHL? UPS? FedEx? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.welfare Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 It's probably entirely unhelpful, but I may look to offload my Mazda MPV sometime in the new year, once it has served its' purpose (and if it looks likely to pass another MOT - current ticket runs to 16 August). I'm currently desnagging it. It's likely to be within budget. There's a thread on it which I'm updating periodically. It's bigger than a Sharan/Galaxy/Alhambra or Synergie/Ulysse/806 and might be bigger internally (certainly widthways) than a Previa. You get a reasonable boot with all seven seats in place. 2-litre petrol/five-speed so fairly good on juice and not too slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 It's probably entirely unhelpful, but I may look to offload my Mazda MPV sometime in the new year, once it has served its' purpose (and if it looks likely to pass another MOT - current ticket runs to 16 August). I'm currently desnagging it. It's likely to be within budget. There's a thread on it which I'm updating periodically. It's bigger than a Sharan/Galaxy/Alhambra or Synergie/Ulysse/806 and might be bigger internally (certainly widthways) than a Previa. You get a reasonable boot with all seven seats in place. 2-litre petrol/five-speed so fairly good on juice and not too slow. I don't normally entertain manuals, but this sounds interesting, especially the 'within budget' bit.Please feel free to keep me informed.Fankyoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedonkey Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I have a scenic Rx4 permanent 4wd full leather cassete with changer all elec windows mirrors etc looking at £700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I know of a previa for sale in Cornwall for a bag if thats any good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Badger Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 V6 Oddesy Auto for Shale in Derby 6 seater only though and it's an Import. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231345318489?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D231345318489%26_rdc%3D1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Nissan Serena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 The obvious choice:Â Â Â Â Â Â ...there's even space in my message box on here to enquire about it. Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 LDV Cub with deck chairs in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 LDV Cub with Brownies in the back. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted October 10, 2014 Author Share Posted October 10, 2014 LDV Cub with Brownies in the back.Oi, less of the perving. I've sort of set my mind on a (cheap) Previa 2.4 auto petrol now.Made an offer on one this morning, but I'll probably get the middle finger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankytim Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Hey Corsaviour, whats the craic with that poxhall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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