Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 No experience here, but a quick look through recent Which mags on mini MPVs says: Safety (April 01) - was rated by stars and points. No car has yet got 5 stars. Front impact tests were rated out of 16 and side impact tests out of 18. Of the 5 tested Citroen Xsara Picasso - 4 stars - front 11, side 16 Mazda premacy - 3 stars - front 8, side 14 Mitsubishi Space Star - 3 stars - front 6, side 14 Nissan Almera Tino - 4 stars - front 12, side 18 Renault Scenic - 4 stars - front 11, side 18 Average running costs per month (June 2001) (incl depreciation, tax, insurance) - cheapest was Renault Scenic at £290p/m, next the Picasso and Premacy at £320p/m and dearest was Vauxhall Zafira at £350p/m No recent write ups on the cars themselves though. Todman Treasurer, Stansted Branch (R5) Mum to , 3½ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 No experience here, but a quick look through recent Which mags on mini MPVs says: Safety (April 01) - was rated by stars and points. No car has yet got 5 stars. Front impact tests were rated out of 16 and side impact tests out of 18. Of the 5 tested Citroen Xsara Picasso - 4 stars - front 11, side 16 Mazda premacy - 3 stars - front 8, side 14 Mitsubishi Space Star - 3 stars - front 6, side 14 Nissan Almera Tino - 4 stars - front 12, side 18 Renault Scenic - 4 stars - front 11, side 18 Average running costs per month (June 2001) (incl depreciation, tax, insurance) - cheapest was Renault Scenic at £290p/m, next the Picasso and Premacy at £320p/m and dearest was Vauxhall Zafira at £350p/m No recent write ups on the cars themselves though. Todman Treasurer, Stansted Branch (R5) Mum to , 3½ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 No experience here, but a quick look through recent Which mags on mini MPVs says: Safety (April 01) - was rated by stars and points. No car has yet got 5 stars. Front impact tests were rated out of 16 and side impact tests out of 18. Of the 5 tested Citroen Xsara Picasso - 4 stars - front 11, side 16 Mazda premacy - 3 stars - front 8, side 14 Mitsubishi Space Star - 3 stars - front 6, side 14 Nissan Almera Tino - 4 stars - front 12, side 18 Renault Scenic - 4 stars - front 11, side 18 Average running costs per month (June 2001) (incl depreciation, tax, insurance) - cheapest was Renault Scenic at £290p/m, next the Picasso and Premacy at £320p/m and dearest was Vauxhall Zafira at £350p/m No recent write ups on the cars themselves though. Todman Treasurer, Stansted Branch (R5) Mum to , 3½ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 Caroline Pearce wrote: > > Have a bit of a problem wih Volvos since my Mum's acclerator got stuck on > hers and she went careering into a tree (( It was a known problem with > that particular model and they hadn't bothered to recall them! She got bad > whiplash (and has to be cut from the car) so it's sort of put me off > automatic volvos! (I want to change to an automatic if possible) > Caroline YOu know - I'm just going to pretend I haven't read that as I have just managed to persuade DH to change to an automatic.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 Caroline Pearce wrote: > > Have a bit of a problem wih Volvos since my Mum's acclerator got stuck on > hers and she went careering into a tree (( It was a known problem with > that particular model and they hadn't bothered to recall them! She got bad > whiplash (and has to be cut from the car) so it's sort of put me off > automatic volvos! (I want to change to an automatic if possible) > Caroline YOu know - I'm just going to pretend I haven't read that as I have just managed to persuade DH to change to an automatic.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2001 Report Share Posted July 22, 2001 > Have a bit of a problem wih Volvos since my Mum's acclerator got stuck on > hers and she went careering into a tree ( Years ago my mum had a Princess and a similar thing happened to her reversing out of the garage - she demolished the front wall and backed straight into the road. Had no control over what was happening. It was also an automatic. I'll stick to stick shift thanks! -- Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2001 Report Share Posted July 23, 2001 > Also you always see > these *better* prices for cars imported into the Country but has > anyone dared to do that? We had quite a long look last year, but unless it has changed radically it wasn't such a good deal as it first seemed, hefty deposits then a lengthy wait before getting the car. Haggle I reckon ( once you over the embarrassment) Curran Mum to Tim (7), (5), (3) and Philip 26/10/00 Co-Chair, MVA, Valley cushion agent, homebirth support and booking clerk Selby Rural NCT Region 7 Secretary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2001 Report Share Posted July 23, 2001 Trisha I have a friend who bought a scenic around the same time we did and she also had problems with the immobiliser. (only with one key though) so perhaps there was some sort of problem with it? I must say though that we didn't have any trouble in that area with ours.. Indecently I know 1 family who drives the Vauxhall Zafira and they love it. we did test drive that one but neither of us liked the really incredibly light clutch... and I know a family who drives the Multipla (Fiat) and both of them are really happy with that choice. I however refused to even test drive the Multipla as I simply would not have the nerve to drive around in a car that looks that naf.... (sorry don;t mean to offend anyone but I just think that car looks stupid. it is getting great write ups though) Lonnie Phoebe & Eloisa's mama & expecting a Christmas delivery... My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what you start. So far today, I have finished 2 bags of chips and a Chocolate cake. I feel better already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2001 Report Share Posted July 23, 2001 > She had just got one of those Fiat cars with the 2 rows of 3 seats > Don't particularly appeal to me Me neither, I think they are sooooooooo ugly. I've never been able to say that in real life as my SIL has one and would be motally offended, but it's so good to get it off my chest! (Don't tell her, !) Lynda SAHM to (8), (6), Fraser (3), Callum (15/5/00) Newsletter editor, Mid-Northumberland Branch Area Rep, Region 7 www.familygarland.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2001 Report Share Posted July 23, 2001 > She had just got one of those Fiat cars with the 2 rows of 3 seats > Don't particularly appeal to me Me neither, I think they are sooooooooo ugly. I've never been able to say that in real life as my SIL has one and would be motally offended, but it's so good to get it off my chest! (Don't tell her, !) Lynda SAHM to (8), (6), Fraser (3), Callum (15/5/00) Newsletter editor, Mid-Northumberland Branch Area Rep, Region 7 www.familygarland.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2001 Report Share Posted July 23, 2001 This is the totally foul Multipla isn't it ? - the one that looks like a dolphin. Cerys Re: Re: New Car > She had just got one of those Fiat cars with the 2 rows of 3 seats > Don't particularly appeal to me Me neither, I think they are sooooooooo ugly. I've never been able to say that in real life as my SIL has one and would be motally offended, but it's so good to get it off my chest! (Don't tell her, !) Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2001 Report Share Posted July 23, 2001 This is the totally foul Multipla isn't it ? - the one that looks like a dolphin. Cerys Re: Re: New Car > She had just got one of those Fiat cars with the 2 rows of 3 seats > Don't particularly appeal to me Me neither, I think they are sooooooooo ugly. I've never been able to say that in real life as my SIL has one and would be motally offended, but it's so good to get it off my chest! (Don't tell her, !) Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2001 Report Share Posted July 23, 2001 Never seen the Fiat Multipla, so looked it up on the web...gosh it really IS ugly isn't it! Ruthie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2001 Report Share Posted July 23, 2001 Never seen the Fiat Multipla, so looked it up on the web...gosh it really IS ugly isn't it! Ruthie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2001 Report Share Posted July 23, 2001 \Ruthie wrote: > Never seen the Fiat Multipla, so looked it up on the web...gosh it > really IS ugly isn't it! > >>>>>>>>>>>. My friend absolutely adores hers now - but her DH took her to test drive it - screaming and kicking. She swore she would never drive anything so ugly. The inside must be wonderful as she is SO HAPPY driving it. Trisha SAHM to 3 boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2001 Report Share Posted July 23, 2001 \Ruthie wrote: > Never seen the Fiat Multipla, so looked it up on the web...gosh it > really IS ugly isn't it! > >>>>>>>>>>>. My friend absolutely adores hers now - but her DH took her to test drive it - screaming and kicking. She swore she would never drive anything so ugly. The inside must be wonderful as she is SO HAPPY driving it. Trisha SAHM to 3 boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2001 Report Share Posted July 23, 2001 > This is the totally foul Multipla isn't it ? - the one that looks like a > dolphin. > > Cerys Looks like a duck to me ;o) Hannah, 27 Mum to Bethany 7, Lawrence 5 1/2, Verity 3, Alfie 5 months Visit me on the web at :- http://hannahshome.20m.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2001 Report Share Posted July 23, 2001 > This is the totally foul Multipla isn't it ? - the one that looks like a > dolphin. > > Cerys Looks like a duck to me ;o) Hannah, 27 Mum to Bethany 7, Lawrence 5 1/2, Verity 3, Alfie 5 months Visit me on the web at :- http://hannahshome.20m.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2001 Report Share Posted July 23, 2001 BTW Ruthie, had a good look at the new convertible Astra coupe last week - > it's gorgeous, really a much prettier car than the escort cabriolet. Anneliese: if you know about cars, can you tell me if the remote control roof closing thingey requires you to do up the clips by hand like you do on the escort, even after the motorised closing? If so, I don't see the point of it being remote control, cos you still have to go out and close the clips. I have seen pics of the Astra, and it does look a beautiful car, especially since it doesn't have that horrid central bar which spoils the look of the escort and other cheaper cabriolets of its class. I wonder how much it costs...... Ruthie > Anneliese who can talk intelligently about diffs, carbs, cv joint gaiters > and propshafts (and before someone tells me, yes, I know my car doesn't have > a propshaft) and whose baby son will be passing spanners to daddy any time > soon now... " Daddy garage " is a common phrase... > > > Re: new car > > > Have a look at the Volvo V70 - lots of room for three in the back seat - > plus > > you can get the extra seats in the boot. > > > > > Have a bit of a problem wih Volvos since my Mum's acclerator got stuck on > hers and she went careering into a tree (( It was a known problem with > that particular model and they hadn't bothered to recall them! She got bad > whiplash (and has to be cut from the car) so it's sort of put me off > automatic volvos! (I want to change to an automatic if possible) > Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2001 Report Share Posted July 23, 2001 BTW Ruthie, had a good look at the new convertible Astra coupe last week - > it's gorgeous, really a much prettier car than the escort cabriolet. Anneliese: if you know about cars, can you tell me if the remote control roof closing thingey requires you to do up the clips by hand like you do on the escort, even after the motorised closing? If so, I don't see the point of it being remote control, cos you still have to go out and close the clips. I have seen pics of the Astra, and it does look a beautiful car, especially since it doesn't have that horrid central bar which spoils the look of the escort and other cheaper cabriolets of its class. I wonder how much it costs...... Ruthie > Anneliese who can talk intelligently about diffs, carbs, cv joint gaiters > and propshafts (and before someone tells me, yes, I know my car doesn't have > a propshaft) and whose baby son will be passing spanners to daddy any time > soon now... " Daddy garage " is a common phrase... > > > Re: new car > > > Have a look at the Volvo V70 - lots of room for three in the back seat - > plus > > you can get the extra seats in the boot. > > > > > Have a bit of a problem wih Volvos since my Mum's acclerator got stuck on > hers and she went careering into a tree (( It was a known problem with > that particular model and they hadn't bothered to recall them! She got bad > whiplash (and has to be cut from the car) so it's sort of put me off > automatic volvos! (I want to change to an automatic if possible) > Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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