Family car

[Psyber]

A slaggy clapped out 6 maybe. I drive my mums Mazda 6 and yearn for another 50 hp!
Xtrails once again have issues, the t30 motors don't last very long unless maintained precisely, also heater fans and a few other electrical issues..may sound minor but heater fans can be up to $450 second hand. In saying that I believe they are a nice drive

I did drive one and it did drive well.
However, all three of my advisers warned me off it, as did a Malaysian student I know who used to work for Nissan there.

[The Ash Man]

I usually drive a new Subaru Liberty (company car)

Today it is in for a service and they gave me the new Forester Turbo Diesel to try for the day

WOW, absolutely love it now gotta convince the boss we need to upgrade!

[Psyber]

I usually drive a new Subaru Liberty (company car)
Today it is in for a service and they gave me the new Forester Turbo Diesel to try for the day
WOW, absolutely love it now gotta convince the boss we need to upgrade!

Yes, not bad.
I test drove one before buying my Suzuki, but I found the suspension a bit soft and floaty for my taste.
Then, I tend not to like what is called "comfortable" by most makers.

[smac]

They look like a tissue box though.

[Barto]

A Skoda. If it's good enough for GWS, it should be good enough for you.

[Psyber]

A Skoda. If it's good enough for GWS, it should be good enough for you.

That and the CVT Renault Koleos are a couple I meant to test, but never got around to.
I did drive the Lexus Hybrid SUV, but it had very soft and floaty suspension I could never live with.

[The Ash Man]

A Skoda. If it's good enough for GWS, it should be good enough for you.

That and the CVT Renault Koleos are a couple I meant to test, but never got around to.
I did drive the Lexus Hybrid SUV, but it had very soft and floaty suspension I could never live with.

[nuggety goodness]

Hey experts, i'm looking at upgrading our vehicle to a 7 seater

The best one we saw was a 2004 honda oddysey. My wife really liked it, ut drives smoothly and it was really well looked after. I didn't look at service books or under the bonnet or anything but it has 93,000Kms on the clock and priced at $19,990 on road.

What are the thoughts on honda as a manufacturer and does anyone have any experience with the odyssey?

[Mr Beefy]

If you are after more room I'd go for the Space Odyssey: 2001

[MatteeG]

Hey experts, i'm looking at upgrading our vehicle to a 7 seater

The best one we saw was a 2004 honda oddysey. My wife really liked it, ut drives smoothly and it was really well looked after. I didn't look at service books or under the bonnet or anything but it has 93,000Kms on the clock and priced at $19,990 on road.

What are the thoughts on honda as a manufacturer and does anyone have any experience with the odyssey?

Honda- very good manufacturer (Bro in law has an accord and a jazz- they havent missed a beat). No experience with the Odyssey though.

[Ian]

Hey experts, i'm looking at upgrading our vehicle to a 7 seater

The best one we saw was a 2004 honda oddysey. My wife really liked it, ut drives smoothly and it was really well looked after. I didn't look at service books or under the bonnet or anything but it has 93,000Kms on the clock and priced at $19,990 on road.

What are the thoughts on honda as a manufacturer and does anyone have any experience with the odyssey?

Honda are a very good car builder, but.................

Service prices are very expensive, as are parts

[tipper]

also, while i love the look of the oddysey, they did have a slight problem for a while, i think it has been fixed though. there was a tendency for them to spontaneously combust. however, i agree with others, honda do tend to make good cars, and as long as the fire problem has been sorted i reckon the oddysey would be a good option. the extra seats without looking like a fridge!

[Ian]

the extra seats without looking like a fridge!

More like a Space Shuttel

[dedja]

if you're looking for around 2004 vintage, a Mazda MPV may suit.

I've had a 2002 model since new and it has served us well.

7 seats, 2nd and 3rd row seats are individual bucket seats that can be removed, V6 3L 152kW engine.

[Interceptor]

Hey experts, i'm looking at upgrading our vehicle to a 7 seater

The best one we saw was a 2004 honda oddysey. My wife really liked it, ut drives smoothly and it was really well looked after. I didn't look at service books or under the bonnet or anything but it has 93,000Kms on the clock and priced at $19,990 on road.

What are the thoughts on honda as a manufacturer and does anyone have any experience with the odyssey?

Honda- very good manufacturer (Bro in law has an accord and a jazz- they havent missed a beat). No experience with the Odyssey though.

Niiice!