r.welfare Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Looking at the good book (Parkers), UK models were 2.2ES, 2.2SE and 2.3ES (6 seater), and 2.2 or 2.3LS (7 seater).I reckon the Shuttle is the one to go for if you want something that's going to be peerlessly reliable, being Accord based, and not having the engine in an inaccessible place. Only came as auto though so an LPG kit might be a benefit...funky column shift for Renner 16 memories though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChinaTom Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Odysseys are 6 seaters + 1 v.v.v.v.small person. Not a great deal of space in them although they are great looking.I am just assuming that despite all the good advice here, you are going to fall in love with the Rhodius. Don't knock them till you try them.A stretch W123 Merc might do the job too - try and find a 200D for added laughs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 Sorry to kick over this stone again but the wife has decided on a Lucidia/Estima/Previa(ifwecanaffordone) type thing - any pointers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I would make the wife responsible for the weekly headgasket change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratdat Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 What he said ^^ I wouldn't go there. Estimas are renowned for heads cracking and they're not that pleasant to work on either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.welfare Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I'm not convinced about these things to be honest - lots to go wrong and implicit HG issues as noted.If it has to be a diesel I'd pass on one of these. If you can afford the fuel bills and like the shape (or rather The Boss has her heart set) I'd be on the hunt for a low-owner-with-FSH UK market Previa.Although given a free hand (and a coupla grand) I'd be rooting out a Shuttle sharpish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 Although given a free hand (and a coupla grand) I'd be rooting out a Shuttle sharpish The reason for the Estima thingy is threefold..a) The middle row of seats turn round to face backwards making a nice little area for the darlings to crawl about in and fight over who sits where... it has a decent boot space behind the rear seats to fit the double pramc) It has sliding rear doors - apparently this is a must according to the bossoh and d ) one of her mates has one and she likes the colour:roll: It does not have to be diesel as it will only do about 6000 miles a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 It'll do 0 miles, cos the headgasket will be kippered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.welfare Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 UK-market Prev all the way, then. Estimas are generally previous owned by folk who know nothing about maintaining a car, I'm afraid.This looks pretty good to me, if the middle bench cleans up anyway. 'Course, the colour may not be to Mrs Marty's taste (been there, done that, been wholly defeated by inpenetrable feminine logic - in my case "I don't like the feel of the column stalks on Japanese cars")! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milford Cubicle Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 The rear differentials on Previas quite commonly pop after 100k, otherwise they are pretty bulletproof. The manual gearboxes aren't very nice to use either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Sod the Previa, as seen in this very shite film: What you want is a Townace! All the headgasket popping fun of the Previa, but in a much more shitey package: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I want to see that film! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I want to see that film!I think I'd rather eat my own eyes than see that film.... Anyway, yes if it absolutely has to be a Previa then the only way is a low miler with FSH to stand any chance of reliability. And even then don't expect miracles.Estimas are very much worth avoiding, you just wo't find a od one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 it has a decent boot space behind the rear seats to fit the double pramc) It has sliding rear doors - apparently this is a must according to the boss The Honda Shuttle has a half decent boot space, I was pleasantly surprised. The Toyota has one sliding rear door. It's on the kerbside, but pretty sure Estimas and Previas of that vintage only have the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompei Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 mate of mine had a Previa a few years ago - he got rid for many reasons, the most compelling one of which was its thirst ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I want to see that film!Have the trailer instead: http://www.trailerfan.com/movie/carpool/trailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRegieRitmo Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I'd really love a good reason to troll about in a sherpa or LDV. Ultimate commercial shite.Funny this should come up! Look what my sister's boyfriend has just bought himself as a work van / play thing..... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280195987000&indexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting When he first told me he'd bought an old 80s Sherpa style van I pictured one like this below, not the bigger style. I described this to my sister, the one I see parked at work (hadn't tried to get pictures as where I work that can look dodgy). Anyway, when browsing other similar vans on eBay, the very same van I described to my sister only a few hours earlier was amongst the vans listed on eBay, how freaky! It belongs to someone who works where I do, although in a different section. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FREIGHT-ROVER-SHERPA-CAMPER_W0QQitemZ130202729101QQihZ003QQcategoryZ14256QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Hey, your sister's boyfriends one is the cat's sack!GR8 4 DOGGIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Any pics of your sister? Etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRegieRitmo Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I'll show you mine if you show me yours etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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