Anyone got any experience of...

**Triple Trouble** · 25th March 2008, 22:47

(you're going to hate me), the Ford S Max? Looks like that's where my money may be going.
Gets good reviews, supposedly drives very well (new Mondeo chassis) and seems to hold it's money VERY well.
Can just about afford a 2007 Titanium 2l diesel, just have to get a test drive first to confirm the choice.
Not that I've got a large family, it's just that I need a large vehicle for carrying stuff for work.

**AndrewTi** · 25th March 2008, 22:59

They look alright! About all I can say really!

**Triple Trouble** · 26th March 2008, 00:57

I'm probably going to get ignored on this thread but thanks Andy!!

**shan** · 26th March 2008, 01:00

Only driven one for a couple of days "rental". I found the seats to be a bit small and ROCK hard.

**BigLad** · 26th March 2008, 01:40

My brother in law has one and to be honest its a good car, only driven it once and it didnt feel like an Mpv but as shan said seats were a bit hard. Would I buy one if I was in the market, yes I would.

Eek shoot me now, i said I would buy a 'Fraud'

**Triple Trouble** · 26th March 2008, 08:32

It's either that or the new Mondeo I think.
There's not a lot else out there in the £16-17k bracket if you look. Car cannot be over 3 yrs old as it's company policy so I want as new as possible and that rules out 55 reg and earlier cars. Need a big car for carrying stuff and ideally it needs to be a diesel for the econony.
SAAB - No way, Vectra in drag.
Vectra - erm, think I'll pass. (Shame really)
V70 - Too old/leggy at that money.
Passat - Yawn, had 5 of them in the past and dealer's not too hot.
Galaxy- I only have 1 child.
Alhambra/Sharan - dated.
A4 - Too small.
407 - Would be really nervous of buying a French car after my Laguna II.
Grandis - Too big?
V50 - Too small.
Any 4x4 - I don't think so!

So as you can see I'm kind of limited in my choices!!

**videodoctor** · 26th March 2008, 08:43

Have a look at the new Mazda 6.Lovely car,also getting high reviews from everywhere.

Prices start at £14,500 for a desiel from Broadspeed.
http://www.broadspeed.com/cgi-bin/bs...=Mazda&model=6

**Triple Trouble** · 26th March 2008, 10:17

I had a look at the 6, but I don't want a poverty spec one and the new model isn't around in any quantity S/H yet.
Not a bad looking car from the front, not so sure on the back, plus I need the estate.

**JuzzyD** · 26th March 2008, 10:30

How about a top spec Seat Altea XL?

**Triple Trouble** · 26th March 2008, 10:38

I just can't bring myself to try one as I don't like the centre console, it just looks so cheap and nasty.
I'm no badge snob as I've looked at the Octavia VRs diesel (just too small and really basic for the money).