Ask Honest John

Honest John Ask Honest John » Which MPV to replace our SEAT Alhambra?

Which MPV to replace our SEAT Alhambra?

I used to drive a SEAT Alhambra 1.9 TDI SE until a lorry went into the back of me recently. I'm now looking to replace my vehicle, and out of the vehicles listed below I wondered which you would recommend for me and my family to be the most practicable, reliable and affordable to run and service. I like the elevated position of most of MPVs and would always go for a diesel. We only have a budget of £6500-7000. I'm considering the Ford Galaxy Ghia, Volkswagen Sharan TDI SE, Renault Grand Espace and Mitsubishi Grandis.

Asked on 27 July 2010 by lbickley

Answered by Honest John
Another Galaxy or Sharan. Identical vehicles in this age and price bracket. You don't quite have enough for a current shape Galaxy.
Similar questions
We would like to buy either a Ford Focus hatchback or estate or a 2008 Ford C-Max from British Car Auctions, where we have purchased several cars in the past. The car will serve as an all purpose workhorse...
We currently own a 2003 Fiat Multipla. It's been very good but is getting old now, and last year we bought a 2008 Saab 9-5 estate to replace it but found it too useful to let go. We now want to replace...
We have an 11-year-old Toyota Yaris Verso. We have never kept a car this long before. In fact, if they were still made, we would probably be on our third by now. With the seats sliding into the floor it...
Related models
Good to drive and comfortable. Versatile with foldaway seats. Generally good quality. Diesel automatic option. Plenty of room in all back seats.
Striking-looking, roomy seven-seater with stacks of kit. Clever design details make it a versatile, practical carrier of people or cargo.
Full of kit, comfortable and refined. Very versatile seven-seat layout. Excellent crash test rating.
True seven-seater with more cheerful trim than its VW Sharan and Ford Galaxy equivalents. Good car-like drive.