Which 6 seater ? Discovery, VW Transporter, Nissan Primastar...

[J.D]

Right lads, We are in need of a some larger transport, there are 6 of us in our house and only a Peugeot 306 to get us about, which is a big problem or should i say a small problem.

 

So what does the Arb think ?

 

Disco TD5

 

VW Transporter 6 seat conversion

 

or

 

Nissan Primastar 6 seat conversion

 

I've hummed and arghed for weeks over this now, can't decide whats best thing to do.

 

The vans can be used as a 2nd work van if needs be and we will get tax breaks etc if i'm right ?

 

But the disco's look the part, but I probably won't get any tax breaks with one ?

 

Who has what ?

 

 

J.D

[Tree Man Tom]

T5 transporter mate, vw reliability and use hardly any fuel.

[J.D]

Should have mentioned that I have around £4k to spend.

 

Also the does the discovery have enough room for luggage etc when the 6 seats are in use ?

[J.D]

T5 transporter mate, vw reliability and use hardly any fuel.

 

Been looking at them for ages mate, E-bay is a no no for them, M regs etc going for £2k +

[Peter]

I would cross the Disco off at £4k, most likely just buy a heap of problems at that price.

[J.D]

I would cross the Disco off at £4k, most likely just buy a heap of problems at that price.

 

Was hoping somebody would put me off a Disco:001_smile:

 

They aren't any where near as practical I'm guessing, at least with a van conversion we can still get stuff in the back, and used it for work.

[benedmonds]

I'm soon to be in the same situation even more of an issue if you have a dog in the back. We currently have a Honda FR-V which is freat seats 6 in two rows. So can fit although tight. It is only small for a 6 seater.

 

Mazda Bongo, same engine as the ranger, good camper..

[Big Bolt]

We run a disco td5 at the mo, 6 to move around + 2 dogs they fit in just , it's good if my works veh breaks down then if i am allowed i can use it . if we all go out and about we take a small trailer for the accsses gear . would love a vw but the price of a good one is still very high. also the disco engine and running gear is compataple with the works 130 so bits can be bought for one and you know what i meen

[Big Bolt]

Oh and in the winter her indoors has no problem geting through the mud / snow / potholes / floodes / safely

[Stephen Blair]

4k isnt going to get you anything very good imo, i would save up a bit more and get something newer and hopefully not as many problems, the mazda bongos, delicias etc are very cheap but the fuel economy on a 3 speed auto is shocking, and they are like sitting in a tank. i picked up a nice lwb patrol last month, 7 seats, mint condition with only 106k on the clock. i would look out for something similar mate for a few more grand.