Well, for the past 6 years, we have been using a 98 Jackaroo SE. Seven seater and we love it dearly. Even if she is a bit banged up thanks to an impatient commuter!

With #6 on the way we went into new car discussions, and we were aghast at the idea of replacing our beloved Jackaroo. If it were not an economical and environmental monster, we'd have considered a Suburban - which is basically a bigger Jackaroo, lol. But its city conditions fuel consumption is atrocious! 21L/100KM.

We ended up buying a Hiace Commuter. It has plenty of seating and if you remove some of the back ones, it gives you room to put the shopping or luggage - something we dont have with the Jackaroo. It also filled my one and only requirement. You can fit it in ONE parking space.