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Should we replace our Citroen C4 Grand Picasso, and if so what with?

I have a C4 Grand Picasso which will be three years old next month. I bought it with 18 months warranty left. It's served us well and we're really happy with it, the seven seats are something we use occasionally and when we do they are invaluable. Should we trade it in and get a new car (if so what do you recommend?) or stick with it? I'm keen to keep the value of the car we own up, if you see what I mean.

Asked on 23 February 2011 by AB, via email

Answered by Honest John
Consider a Peugeot 5008. That's a development of the Grand Picasso, and works very well with the 1.6 diesel engine and a 6-speed gearbox: Test and video: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/peugeot/peugeot-50.../

Alternatively, a Ford Grand C-Max (watch out for the strong seat springs). Test and video: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/ford/ford-c-max-20.../, or a Mazda 5 1.6 diesel. I'm actually running one of those and can tell you that access is the best of the lot: Test and video: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/mazda/mazda-5-16d/
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