Dear ng,

I've been thinking about buying a Viano.  I'd really appreciate any
comments.

It's required to get my family around the country (UK) on long trips and
holidays.  Wife has part time need of a wheel chair therefore we need a big
boot.  2 kids (they need seats!).

Seems the diesel 2.2 Ambiente is the one to get in terms of performance,
specification and economy.
Not sure about wheel base, I guess the middle sized one looks a good bet.

So the questions are;
- Anyone recommend the Viano in terms of reliability?
- I'm used to an ML.  Will a Viano go down medium sized Devon lanes OK?
- What the reversing visibility / general parking like?
- Any "must have" options?
- Anything to avoid?
- Any common problems/issues with the Viano?
- Any other model / manufacturer that I should be considering? (e.g. VW
Sharan).
- I was thinking about the middle wheel base so I'd have some boot space
left after a wheel chair was folded away (they're quite big) but given that
I don't need the rear seats most of the time, would I get away with the
short wheel base version?

Thanks for your attention.

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David