Buying a used car for a family of five

What would you recommend for a used, low mileage, petrol, 7 seater vehicle, full service history, up to 3 years old to carry 2 adults and 3 children (aged 7yrs, 5yrs, 2 yrs), to be driven 20,000 miles a year, with a budget of up to £9,000 ?

Asked on 10 September 2012 by George Fraser

Answered by Honest John
You might find an S-Max 2.0 litre petrol, but they are rare. Most are diesels. Petrol engined C4 Grand Picassos are similarly rare.
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