7 seater 4WD or People Carrier?
Aug 31st 2007, 4:20 am
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Re: 7 seater 4WD or People Carrier?
We have a Nissan Patrol, about 2 years old and it is brilliant!! In my opinion soooo much better than a people carrier, we love going 4x4ing, driving on beaches etc etc!! Have 2 kids and a dog, just chuck it all in with plenty of room and off we go!!
Ours is Diesel and is really economical, we also test drove the Toyota Landcruiser and Prado, both great to, but Patrol just that little bit cheaper, with more mod cons for your money!!
Ours is Diesel and is really economical, we also test drove the Toyota Landcruiser and Prado, both great to, but Patrol just that little bit cheaper, with more mod cons for your money!!
Aug 31st 2007, 4:23 am
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Re: 7 seater 4WD or People Carrier?
I did some research on 7 seaters here -
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=376751
HTH
Buzzy
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=376751
HTH
Buzzy
Aug 31st 2007, 4:25 am
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Re: 7 seater 4WD or People Carrier?
We are now in OZ and went for the 4WD. Thanks to everyone for the advice.
Have got a new 7 seater Nissan Pathfinder ST-L, and loving it. Glad we did, as when we arrived in our new town we have never seen so many 4WDs in our life!
We just looked at each other and said, thank god we didnt go for the people carrier!
GEMS
Have got a new 7 seater Nissan Pathfinder ST-L, and loving it. Glad we did, as when we arrived in our new town we have never seen so many 4WDs in our life!
We just looked at each other and said, thank god we didnt go for the people carrier!GEMS
Aug 31st 2007, 4:26 am
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Re: 7 seater 4WD or People Carrier?
We have a Nissan Patrol, about 2 years old and it is brilliant!! In my opinion soooo much better than a people carrier, we love going 4x4ing, driving on beaches etc etc!! Have 2 kids and a dog, just chuck it all in with plenty of room and off we go!!
Ours is Diesel and is really economical, we also test drove the Toyota Landcruiser and Prado, both great to, but Patrol just that little bit cheaper, with more mod cons for your money!!
Ours is Diesel and is really economical, we also test drove the Toyota Landcruiser and Prado, both great to, but Patrol just that little bit cheaper, with more mod cons for your money!!
Aug 31st 2007, 5:09 am
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Aug 31st 2007, 5:14 am
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Re: 7 seater 4WD or People Carrier?
I've just bought a DID Pajero, GLX.
I love it, you get a lot of bang for your buck with a GLX Paj.
I love it, you get a lot of bang for your buck with a GLX Paj.
Aug 31st 2007, 9:30 am
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Re: 7 seater 4WD or People Carrier?
Hello,
We are moving to WA, but not in the city up near Monkey Mia (dolphin place)
Anyway we have four kids! Ages 15 to 2 years, so not all kids are small. Really only youngest is.
Will need a vehicle and can't decide on what would be best. Like the space of a people carrier, eg usually more leg room and boot.
But maybe a 4WD 7 seater might be better for trips out! We like outdoors so prob like exploring.
Then I think the space of a people carrier on a long drive say down to Perth might be better.
Looked online at the Toyota Kluger and Mitsubishi Outlander both in 7 seater.
We cant buy two vehicles as I dont drive yet!
So its either a 4WD or the People carrier.
Anyone with seven seaters got any views?
Recommendations for best leg room and boot space in 4WD?
Or People carrier. (Must seat 6 minimum)
GEMS
We are moving to WA, but not in the city up near Monkey Mia (dolphin place)
Anyway we have four kids! Ages 15 to 2 years, so not all kids are small. Really only youngest is.
Will need a vehicle and can't decide on what would be best. Like the space of a people carrier, eg usually more leg room and boot.
But maybe a 4WD 7 seater might be better for trips out! We like outdoors so prob like exploring.
Then I think the space of a people carrier on a long drive say down to Perth might be better.
Looked online at the Toyota Kluger and Mitsubishi Outlander both in 7 seater.
We cant buy two vehicles as I dont drive yet!
So its either a 4WD or the People carrier.
Anyone with seven seaters got any views?
Recommendations for best leg room and boot space in 4WD?
Or People carrier. (Must seat 6 minimum)
GEMS
Aug 31st 2007, 8:17 pm
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Re: 7 seater 4WD or People Carrier?
We bought a fantastic 4wd 8 seater and with four kids we thought we'd still have room for extra passengers - but it was not suitable - there was no room for a buggy and shopping and the back seats had no leg room and if you used the very back seats you had no boot space. We loved it but we had to move on to a Tarago which is an 8 seater and has loads of room, we can fit 2 bikes for toddlers and a buggy in the back and more, its not as much fun, but very practical.
Buzzy
Aug 31st 2007, 8:50 pm
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Re: 7 seater 4WD or People Carrier?
Landcruiser Prado. Simply one of the best all round 4x4's and built like a brick.
Have off roaded it, on roaded it, run it about, long hauls and its simply everything I would want from a 4x4 and holds incredibly good used car value.
A mate of mine just took his across the Simpson Desert in an adventure 4x4 convoy.
However, I would say the deisel is better economically and low down torq, but is a lot rougher ride than the petrol.
Have off roaded it, on roaded it, run it about, long hauls and its simply everything I would want from a 4x4 and holds incredibly good used car value.
A mate of mine just took his across the Simpson Desert in an adventure 4x4 convoy.
However, I would say the deisel is better economically and low down torq, but is a lot rougher ride than the petrol.
Aug 31st 2007, 9:33 pm
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Re: 7 seater 4WD or People Carrier?
what's peoples opinions of the Holden Captiva - thats one that I have looked at? It appears to be here but as a Chevvy I think!
Lindsey
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Sep 1st 2007, 12:32 am
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Re: 7 seater 4WD or People Carrier?
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