plople Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 hi all, we are new to motorhomes and are blown away by the choice on offer. we decided after advise to go out and look at some to get an idea of size shape style etc. we ended up loving the design of the CI Carioca 656. so if anyone out there has or has had one can you please give advice and pro's and con's to this model. we nearly bought the first one we saw and it was a hard decision to walk away and do some homework :-S all reply's are much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 CI used the "Carioca 656" model-name continuously for quite a few years, despite major changes during that period to the Fiat chassis on which the vehicles were constructed. This MotorHomeFacts thread http://www.motorhomefacts.com/ftoptitle-127149-ci-carioca-656.html discusses 2004/2006 Carioca 656s, but there would have been a significant chassis change in 2006/2007 and the MHF comments might not be relevant to the later models. Consequently, for valid feed-back from forum members you'll need to say which Carioca 656 you have in mind - the earlier version http://www.practicalmotorhome.com/review/motorhome/2006-ci-carioca-656 or the later one http://www.tcmotorhomes.com/cimotorhomes/carioca/carioca_656.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plople Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 Hi Derek, thanks for the reply, i didnt think to put down the year but to be honest i am not sure whether to go with a budget of 29k so the 2010 model or to go for a budget of 20k making the year down to about 2005/6. the model we saw was the 2010 version with about 8k mileage and modern looking woodwork so looked the business. ill check your links, and thank you for the reply, much appreciated for this novice (feeling like a new driver just on my first test). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carioca Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 hi we own a carioca 656 have done since it was new in 2005 fantastic van for any family kids have their own bunk beds & their own space, our has never been any problem what so ever. we have started looking for a different model now as kid shave grown up & no longer come away with us so we noew want a different layout if you have kids you wont regret buying one we haven't, good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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