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18-08-2010, 09:52 PM | #31 | ||
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I was gonna say Territory 7 seater, but that's already been covered. I'm in the processing of buying the previous shape Pajero 3.2 DID as it can take 4-5 kids in the back. The NP model 2003-2006(?) had decent 3rd row headrest and you'd find a low mileage diesel under $25k.
My 2 kids are in boosters/kid seats and will be for a few more years yet. Every now and then it'd be handy to take another couple of carseats so we can take cousins or neighbourhood friends with us. Not an option in our Fiesta! If you look around most schools you'll see lots of Territory/Prado/Pajero. They must do the job ok.
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19-08-2010, 07:46 AM | #32 | ||
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Country Squire Wagon .. 9 seater .. it's a classic!!
.. and probably doesn't even have seatbelts so no need to worry about pesky tiedowns and the like ;) |
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19-08-2010, 07:59 AM | #33 | ||
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Get a Mini bus
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19-08-2010, 08:14 AM | #34 | ||
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Friends of ours has a ford transit
2 in car seats 3 in booster seats 4 in normal seats soon to be 3 in car seats the only issue they have with it is they cant park in shopping centre underground car parks Jason
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19-08-2010, 09:10 AM | #35 | ||
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Landcruiser, Prado, Delica, Patrol, pajero, tarago, Imax I think all will fit at least 7. To be honest the new Hyundai Imax seams like a good people hauler, probably not the coolest or best quality thing around but its low to the ground, its big, comes in turbo diesel auto and its cheap (like 42K brand new top of range). Doesnt quite fit your 25k budget but you might be a ble to find a used one around that mark.
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19-08-2010, 09:41 AM | #36 | ||
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Big tip is to really ask yourself whether or not you want a 4wd. They are such a compromised vehicle for day-to-day life and are very expensive to run. The one time you need a 4wd a year go down to Avis and get a brand new Patrol for 90 bucks a day.
My pick is the Territory, a people mover would probably be more practical but Territory truly is car-like to drive and pretty much bulletproof apart from a few minor issues. |
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19-08-2010, 11:43 AM | #37 | ||
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I'd back a Kia for all-round livability. I hire them pretty regularly to use at conferences and I am yet to find a better people mover. The go like stink, you can pretty much walk through them, get from the front seats to the back without getting out and still find space for cargo.
If I had 3 or more kids, I'd be in one..... well, the wife would anyway ;) |
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19-08-2010, 12:52 PM | #38 | ||
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'05 R51 Pathfinder would be my pick for that money.
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20-08-2010, 12:07 PM | #39 | ||
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Not sure how many people are actually reading my OP or not...
The dilema is in fitting the child seats/restraints... in a logical manner that WORKS... IE: Not sure I will be able to fold down the 2nd row seat (in order to get access to 3rd row seat) in a Territory - when I have 2 x child capsules fitted to the 2nd row seat... It seems to me that this is going to be an issue in ANY 7 seater 4wd/SUV... Which makes the Vans - ppl movers look like a better option... Though - not my preferred option... (i really didn't want a VAN...)
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20-08-2010, 12:30 PM | #40 | |||
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he has a 4cyl one and round town here in adelaide it achieves 10L/100m which is pretty impressive. a 6cyl one would be thirstier but would give pretty decent performance for what it is. its not the path many people want to go (owning/driving a van) but it isn't as bad as what it seems. |
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20-08-2010, 01:01 PM | #41 | ||
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My sister has 3 kids in boosters/capsules and has a Chrysler voyager. She has one seat removed in the second row on the passenger side (to allow easy access to the rear) with a child seats in the back row and one in the 2nd behind the driver. I would have to check to see if she would be able to fit a 4th next to the one behind the driver.
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20-08-2010, 02:23 PM | #42 | ||
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Another vote for Tarago.
My son bought one about 3 years ago for his wife.2005 Model. Paid about $19K. Klm were pretty high, about 180,000. It has not missed a beat, and is easy to load the kids in the back. Took it for a trip about 500klm away, and found that it comfortably sits around 120, with power to overtake. Enjoyed driving it. Check this one out - Pickles is your friend http://www.pickles.com.au/cars/vehic...otid-103157185 others here http://www.pickles.com.au/cars/listi...TION&x=28&y=15 Rocket. |
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20-08-2010, 02:54 PM | #43 | |||
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20-08-2010, 03:19 PM | #44 | ||
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The bloke who used to to my job (he's just left so it's been my job for about an hour ) has 4 kids and they bought a Grand Voyager which his wife loves - something about a centre aisle so you don't have to fold seats down to get through to the back...
Its end-of-lease now so he's on the lookout for something else. When I suggested Territory he said that the biggest problem (that I haven't seen mentioned here) is that a 7 seat Terry with all the seats up will have precious little space behind the back seats. If you've got a pram it won't leave much room for shopping, and a roof pod on top of a terri isn't going to be very convenient for most people. He was starting to eye off late model Chev Suburbans (ie what most of the cops on american tv shows drive) but it seems that they're up around $80-90k for rhd converted ones. Even the new Grand Voyager is pretty pricey. his old one's pretty comfortable though... Like prydey said, our bro bought a Tarago (passed on the territory for the same reason my ex-boss did) and found it much better than you might expect. to give you decent amount of room for yourselves AND your stuff a van (carnival/tarago/voyager) might be the most convenient option |
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20-08-2010, 06:31 PM | #45 | ||
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I have a mate that has a Nissan Elgrand.
Pimp looking Jap import that seats 8, can have 6 baby seats.
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20-08-2010, 06:50 PM | #46 | |||
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my wife and i will look at one like that if we ever have another child Jason
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