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Friends have finally decided to buy a car. They are prosperous and looking to buy new, no P/X, good for the economy. I recommended him a Honda FR-V when he asked for advice 18 months ago but now see that according to the CBC guide, production has ceased. Is there anything else similar? They need 6 seats but not in 3 rows. I actually suggested buying something 2nd hand (not an FR-V, just something practical) to get his wife used to London motoring and get the 1st prangs in. (He doesn't drive, he rides a scooter.) But they will buy new.

Asked on 24 April 2010 by A. Goldstein

Answered by Honest John

Production has ended. There may still be a few new and unregistered in the system. But demand is quite strong and used prices are so far holding up very well. I guess this will continue for a year or two. The only other 3 + 3 is the FIAT Multipla. Plenty of decent 5 seater and 7 seater MPVs, though. New Ford C-Max and new Mazda 5 due later this year. The nicest MPV to driver is the Ford S-Max. Tested at:
www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=426

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