7 seat options for ferrying elderly parents
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As above really! Any suggestions for what we can get into something a bit more modern?
We have a BMW 2 series Gran Tourer. In many ways it’s perfect for our needs but we’ve had it from new for 9 years and after a spring went earlier in the year the missus is thinking there will be some big bills coming. It’s her car. It’s a manual, diesel. However, it has all the space we need (pretty much) for teenagers, mountain biking, golfing, camping etc. it’s also the perfect height for my mum who since her stroke is mainly in a wheelchair, so it’s very easy for her to get in and out and we can fit 6 of us in it with space for the wheelchair. Wife’s mum is also very mobility restricted and her dad can’t drive anymore.
We’d been looking at SUV 7 seaters but that won’t work due to the height, as stepping up and into it is out.
So, nothing too high to step into, boot over 560 litres (ideally more), auto, 6 seats. Any thoughts? And no, we don’t want a berlingo etc!
We have a BMW 2 series Gran Tourer. In many ways it’s perfect for our needs but we’ve had it from new for 9 years and after a spring went earlier in the year the missus is thinking there will be some big bills coming. It’s her car. It’s a manual, diesel. However, it has all the space we need (pretty much) for teenagers, mountain biking, golfing, camping etc. it’s also the perfect height for my mum who since her stroke is mainly in a wheelchair, so it’s very easy for her to get in and out and we can fit 6 of us in it with space for the wheelchair. Wife’s mum is also very mobility restricted and her dad can’t drive anymore.
We’d been looking at SUV 7 seaters but that won’t work due to the height, as stepping up and into it is out.
So, nothing too high to step into, boot over 560 litres (ideally more), auto, 6 seats. Any thoughts? And no, we don’t want a berlingo etc!
Back2theFuji said:
Unfortunately the best 7 seaters have all been killed off in favour of more fashionable SUVs, which are less practical.
Off the top of my head - VW Touran, Dacia Jogger...
A colleague of mine has the 7 seat Dacia Jogger because he has an elderly mother in a wheelchair and he really rates it because it's easy for her to access and with the rear most seats down the wheelchair goes in easily so well worth a lookOff the top of my head - VW Touran, Dacia Jogger...
Jamescrs said:
A colleague of mine has the 7 seat Dacia Jogger because he has an elderly mother in a wheelchair and he really rates it because it's easy for her to access and with the rear most seats down the wheelchair goes in easily so well worth a look
I have a jogger too. 7 year warranty if you get it serviced there (£300-£400 a year).Can highly recommend over a touran.
Thanks - slim pickings it would seem!
We looked at the SMAX when we bought the 2 series. 2 series felt (and still does) a level above in terms of interior fit out, but will see what we can find.
Jogger, similar to above - while it may be superb I think it'll be a hard sell to my wife who has got used to the BMW - lots of soft touch plastics etc, but will def go and have a look, not a brand I know too much about tbh.
What we'd really like is an XC90 or the new Santa Fe (wife's favourite) as the car does long journeys and they are both just big, comfy carswithout the need to use the roof box while travelling, and then fitting everyone inside in comfort when there. Santa Fe is expensive though.
We looked at the SMAX when we bought the 2 series. 2 series felt (and still does) a level above in terms of interior fit out, but will see what we can find.
Jogger, similar to above - while it may be superb I think it'll be a hard sell to my wife who has got used to the BMW - lots of soft touch plastics etc, but will def go and have a look, not a brand I know too much about tbh.
What we'd really like is an XC90 or the new Santa Fe (wife's favourite) as the car does long journeys and they are both just big, comfy carswithout the need to use the roof box while travelling, and then fitting everyone inside in comfort when there. Santa Fe is expensive though.
Seeing you didn t mention a budget, the Lexus LM.
Could get a JDM import of its sister car the Toyota Alphard, or any of the other Japanese equivalents.
They are still big on the MPV’s out there. The main Japanese manufacturers have C, D and E segment versions.
Honestly love the Honda Step Wagon. Would buy one in a heartbeat if they sold that here new. Very practical with a dose of geek chic.
Could get a JDM import of its sister car the Toyota Alphard, or any of the other Japanese equivalents.
They are still big on the MPV’s out there. The main Japanese manufacturers have C, D and E segment versions.
Honestly love the Honda Step Wagon. Would buy one in a heartbeat if they sold that here new. Very practical with a dose of geek chic.
Jag_NE said:
A spring breaking on an otherwise perfect vehicle seems like a bit of a knee jerk reaction for a sale?
We've had it a long time and been looking to change it for 3 years - it's more that it's the accelerator rather than the reason. It's twist or stick time - if we can find a better option we can jump, if not we'll end up in it till it dies and spend more on the preventative stuff (like a suspension refresh etc). wyson said:
Seeing you didn t mention a budget, the Lexus LM.
Could get a JDM import of its sister car the Toyota Alphard, or any of the other Japanese equivalents.
They are still big on the MPV s out there. The main Japanese manufacturers have C, D and E segment versions.
Honestly love the Honda Step Wagon. Would buy one in a heartbeat if they sold that here new. Very practical with a dose of geek chic.
Wow, that's a whole world I know very little about - will have look. The new Toyota Alphard has some front end on it! Could get a JDM import of its sister car the Toyota Alphard, or any of the other Japanese equivalents.
They are still big on the MPV s out there. The main Japanese manufacturers have C, D and E segment versions.
Honestly love the Honda Step Wagon. Would buy one in a heartbeat if they sold that here new. Very practical with a dose of geek chic.
rgbpixel said:
Toyota Verso. We had two. Probably the most reliable cars we owned.
Went to see a BMW 220I after that because I thought it was bigger but its almost identical. The Verso also has a spare wheel.
We moved to a 2nd gen 5008 for more space.
How do you find the dinky steering wheel? Need to try it but seems odd in the YouTube reviews. They look good though.Went to see a BMW 220I after that because I thought it was bigger but its almost identical. The Verso also has a spare wheel.
We moved to a 2nd gen 5008 for more space.
aberdeeneuan said:
How do you find the dinky steering wheel? Need to try it but seems odd in the YouTube reviews. They look good though.
Never been an issue, it suits the car, don't even think about it now. However I'm not sure it would be the right car for your circumstances. Good advice on this thread Inc sticking to what you have, looking at Jap imports and a jogger/verso.Gassing Station | Car Buying | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff