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[The Sheriff]

Here's one for you, Al.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201408176664249/sort/atcustom/postcode/dl179bb/radius/1501/model/orlando/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/make/chevrolet/advert-type/featured-listing/dealer-id/92383/usedcars

[The Sheriff]

Right...I said there were none a available....turns out there are plenty available....on the trader website....but not on the trader app. Weird....and annoying.

[The Sheriff]

This is the same car as mine, but mine has done less miles

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201404183422818/sort/atcustom/quicksearch/true/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/make/chevrolet/model/orlando/radius/1501/usedcars/page/6/postcode/dl179bb/advert-type/Classified?logcode=p

[Sir Tigger KC]

If I was in the market for a 'Mummy Bus' and had that sort of cash I'd consider one, but I guess they're just a Zaffy in sheeps clothing really. 

[05omegav6]

Only 7 white ones... also interesting to note that you can buy a new Zafira B for £10795, yet second hand ones are between £7 and 9k, whereas white petrol Orlandos are £18500 new, yet cost less than £8k....

Apart from the looks, there are two reasons to avoid the Orlando... 1. for licensing purposes, the Zafira is a safe bet, and 2. As you pointed out, body spares could prove troublesome for repairs

[05omegav6]

If I was in the market for a 'Mummy Bus' and had that sort of cash I'd consider one, but I guess they're just a Zaffy disguised as a brick really. 

[The Sheriff]

If I was in the market for a 'Mummy Bus' and had that sort of cash I'd consider one, but I guess they're just a Zaffy in sheeps clothing really. 

That's exactly what they are...except it's wolfs clothing.

[Sir Tigger KC]

If I was in the market for a 'Mummy Bus' and had that sort of cash I'd consider one, but I guess they're just a Zaffy disguised as a brick really. 

 

Why are Galaxy's so expensive comparatively then?     It's only a Ford after all...... 

[05omegav6]

They're a full size, Mundeo based seven seater, whereas the Zafira is Astra based and therefore more competitively marketed/priced

The Smax, although the same as the Galaxy to the rear wheels has a lower roof line at the back, limiting rear head room and a smaller boot... if you need to carry 6-8 passengers and luggage, then buy a mwb minibus... nine seats and space for nine peoples luggage

I can only get both the Zafira and the Smax plated for four passengers, and now that the Vectra is too old, the Zafira is a pint sized 5 seater with a decent sized boot, albeit uninspired

[Rods2]

And all that Zafira reliability... Like an Omega was when new and like an Omega is now where they are old and with high mileages, if my daughters experience is anything to go by. She was happy to get shot of it and get something much more refined and reliable a Nissan Qashqui.

[The Sheriff]

And all that Zafira reliability... Like an Omega was when new and like an Omega is now where they are old and with high mileages, if my daughters experience is anything to go by. She was happy to get shot of it and get something much more refined and reliable a Nissan Qashqui.

Qashqui? 
Lovely looking things.

[The Sheriff]

By the way, the intelligencia of the forum were comparing two vehicles. No need to bring datsuns into it. 

[Rods2]

By the way, the intelligencia of the forum were comparing two vehicles. No need to bring datsuns into it. 

Okay, in that case I won't mention superior Dacia's and their superior reliability. Auto Express: 10th Nissan Qashqui, 6th Dacia Duster and at the bottom: 8th from last Vauxhall Antara with such notable company as the Audi Q5, BMW X5 and several Land Rovers.

The second comment by 'stevie' a minicab driver is interesting ("by far the most unreliable minicabs are Vauxhall Zafiras") and one for Taxi Al to comment on.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/best-cars/driver-power/86924/most-reliable-4x4s-and-suvs

and again in the family car section the superior Dacia's show up again: Most reliable: 1st, yes first: Dacia Logan MCV, but it is obviously not a conceivable option for any self respecting badge snob.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/best-cars/86810/most-reliable-family-cars

[05omegav6]

Can't buy a new Quashqi for £11k 

[05omegav6]

By the way, the intelligencia of the forum were comparing two vehicles. No need to bring datsuns into it. 

Okay, in that case I won't mention superior Dacia's and their superior reliability. Auto Express: 10th Nissan Qashqui, 6th Dacia Duster and at the bottom: 8th from last Vauxhall Antara with such notable company as the Audi Q5, BMW X5 and several Land Rovers.

The second comment by 'stevie' a minicab driver is interesting ("by far the most unreliable minicabs are Vauxhall Zafiras") and one for Taxi Al to comment on.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/best-cars/driver-power/86924/most-reliable-4x4s-and-suvs

and again in the family car section the superior Dacia's show up again: Most reliable: 1st, yes first: Dacia Logan MCV, but it is obviously not a conceivable option for any self respecting badge snob.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/best-cars/86810/most-reliable-family-cars

Reading down the comments the Quashqi doesn't fare well...

Would hardly call the Octavia or Passat durable the interiors look like crap after about 50k, the carpets are cheap and impossible to clean properly, and on what planet is it acceptable for a modern engine to require a litre of oil every 1000 kilometers

Even my 270k Omega only uses a litre every 10k miles

I wouldn't consider the Zafira to be an SUV in any way, shape or form...

Best comment on that survey... (and I paraphrase) Yet another pointless survey. Well done