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I was considering one earlier this year as there were some amazing deals on the T8 hybrid so had a look at one when my XC60 was in for its service. But my god they are HUUUUGE so I decided against one – ended up getting a Mercedes GLC AMG with a 'fun' engine 🙂
Exactly 😂
We will have another one, based on experience up to now, cant really say better than that!
You mention the Pug 5008. I’ve just got a 69 plate. Ok I’ve only had it a week so it’s not had chance to fall apart yet (I’ll say it before anyone else) but it really is a lovely car. 7 seats and crucially for me, 3 separate isofix seats across the second row. Surprised myself paying so much for a Peugeot but I think it’s fantastic. I’ve got the 1.5hdi auto But I think there’s a couple of petrol options in the range.
We traded a ford galaxy in and the Alhambra was pretty much the go to option but having looked at them we felt they were already a little dated. Lost a bit of practicality with the 5008 but the difference between it and an Alhambra is night and day
Lost a bit of practicality with the 5008 but the difference between it and an Alhambra is night and day
What difference? Not a sarcastic reply, genuinely interested. Assuming the alhambra is massively more volumous (?) so what are the differences? (Asking as someone who's looking at bigger cars than their focus estate and considering everything) - ta!
Estates can do everything an SUV can do only better, cheaper, faster with more usable space and better handling. Did I mention they are also easier to put your bikes on.
@flannol, no that’s fine. It’s Just my opinion anyway. Sorry if I waffle!
My comment ‘night and day’ Really referred to how much more modern the 5008 is next to the Alhambra.
The Alhambra isn’t made anymore as you know but you can still get near new cars. We wanted something to keep long term and the Alhambra hasn’t really changed in the past maybe 8 years or so barring the odd facelift. We just felt we wanted something much more modern to start with and that’s how we got onto the 5008.
The interior is pretty special. Peugeot have really stepped it up and the I-cockpit (as they call it) is a really nice place to sit. It all Feels very well put together. Loads of safety features and gadgets even in the lower spec cars. I’ve watched / read the reviews ... all positive.
Compare it to the Alhambra dash and I don’t think you could argue against that.
Peugeot seem to be doing well in the reliability surveys too - often ahead of the German brands. Ok not the be all but good to know as I had my reservations initially.
I wouldn’t say the Alhambra is massively more Volumous. For me, the boot area is the difference.
The third row seats are fine for adults in the 5008 but I think the Alhambra would be better on a longer trip.
The 5008 is a pretty big car ... it doesn’t seem so big to me since I’ve had a galaxy for 6 years but family / friends comment on its size. Not that it feels like a big car to drive - it doesn’t.
The middle row of seats have plenty of legroom and all 3 seats slide individually and recline. On a par with the Alhambra I’d say. It’s the rear seats and the boot area where the Alhambra scores the more practical points. With its boxy/square rear end i can’t deny its more practical for filling with gear.
What it came down to is that we just chose a much more stylish, modern vehicle .. something we genuinely love and I don’t think that would have been the case with the Alhambra. Ok we’ve lost a bit of boot space but you fill what you have and that’s that.
We have the 1.5hdi.. we’ve only had it one week but it’s averaging 53mpg. £150 tax for the year. Can’t complain so far.
I’m no car reviewer as you can tell but happy to answer anything I’ve missed
Shit! Sorry - That’s a really big post!
thanks stox, very helpful. confirms i ought to go and see one.
i just realised there is a 7 seat tiguan (allspace). it comes with various petrol engines. upto 220ps. i hadnt considered the tig, i thought it was only 5 seat. my list of possibles grows. good.
It goes without saying I’d recommend You take a look at one. Friends and family have been very complimentary on mine.
I only went to the Pug garage to show the mrs a Rifter. That was me being practical. She wasn’t interested - no suprise!
thanks stox. styling wise i can see the pug turns heads. i like it. i do fear it would look dated in a few years. i would expect to keep the car a long while.
turbo and superchargers. High spec model, cost a fortune but once she drove it, nothing else would do – and we drove everything. The safety features mattered to me, since we live in the 3rd world and they all drive like nuts, and I believe the Volvo is a very strong and safe car
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Ah. The Tragedy of the Commons for the 21st century....
I was looking for a big family car earlier this year. Needed to be able to take 3 child seats in comfort, previously had a Merc E class estate.
At the time I wanted a petrol car and really struggled with finding a people carrier style car, with a petrol engine, that I actually liked. Or that didn’t have a pathetically small petrol engine. Citroen does look quite funky in fairness
Big SUVs are a good option these days, but bloody pricey. It’s a real shame that big estates can’t take three kids seats side by side, and my one was huge
of all the trucks suggested, only the Tesla Model X will be fun to drive if acceleration is your thing. 4.4s or 2.6s to get to 60mph depending on the depth of your pockets. [edit] And that amazing pull from a standing start that you only get with an electric car[/edit] Its huge windscreen is quite something when you’re behind the wheel.
FWIW the Tesla Model X will have £310 VED due to the Hammond rule.
regular supercharging has no meaningful effect on the battery. Though ‘abuse’ of free supercharging can result in restrictive charging. It does have an 8 year or 150,000 mile warranty on the battery and drive train and guarantees at least 70% of remaining charge capacity at that point if capacity degradation a concern.
as for a boss with a 140 mile commute, I assume that’s the sum for both ways if they’re in the U.K. sounds like no fun at all.
I do find it odd that SUV’s are hated, but vans and campers are cool.
Many of these big vehicles do not come petrol because they are designed to carry more weight, so a petrol would be inefficient.
I would be looking at the Model X. Sat in one a few weeks back and was genuinely impressed.
I also know someone with an XC90, never had any issues
Have we persuaded op to buy a 15 year old 90hp berlingo yet?
Even though cars are getting much bigger (my 5 series estate is huge) kids car seats seem to be increasing even more in width. You can easily fit 3 adults in the back of my car but if you put 2 kids car seats in you'd be lucky to get anyone that's big enough not to be in a car seat between them.
Meant to reply to this yesterday but got distracted by work.
I see the BMW 2 Series Grand Tourer was mentioned, we’ve had an active tourer for just over 3 years, it’s been cheap to run solidly built and reliable, plus more fun to drive than a normal small MPV. My god they’re not cool at all, but they’re a decent car, worst thing about it is the cup holders and the blind spot from the A pillars at roundabouts. Nearly stuffed it on holiday in South Wales the mo th after we got it. At a 45° angle the blind spot is exactly the same size as a large car.
I have a 17 plate petrol XC90 - for us it’s been a cracking car so far (I did see the Which thing slating reliability). Carries *loads* of stuff, comfortable to drive on long journeys, pulls well - though not an interesting drive at all - nice interior.
Downsides? Expensive, petrol consumption rotten, unwieldy on small roads.
I’d recommend it if it suits your usage pattern.
PS we went SUV as my wife has an issue with legs and finds the more upright more comfy. If we hadn’t needed that I would look at the big Volvo estate S90 I think it is.