Ask Honest John

Honest John Ask Honest John » Buying a used large family car, what would you recommend?
What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks

Buying a used large family car, what would you recommend?

To replace a company car, I will be buying a used large family car. It needs to be automatic, with low depreciation over two years as I only intend to keep it that long. I have £12,000 to spend and would like it to be a good quality car, with a good spec level and no more than three years old - what would you recommend?

Asked on 15 January 2011 by david112233

Answered by Honest John
No way of avoiding depreciation. I'd go for a Mondeo 2.0TDCI auto. £12,000 not enough for a Powershift, but I've seen 2008s with 60k milkes as low as £6000 at auction.

Our honest used car pricing is a little bit different to all the others. You can get to our values through make or model - you don’t have to follow a prescribed route. Plus, it’s live, which means we can react to changes in the market quicker than any printed price guide.

Honest Used Car Prices

From which small car to buy at which price point to the best UK-built cars, our Top 10s have the lot. Click now for your shortlist.

Unsure of what to buy? Our Top 10s are here to help you....
Similar questions
For the past 2 years I've been running a Volvo XC70. This car has given me all the comfort that I could wish for with its fantastic seats and long travel suspension. In addition, over the last winter the...
I’m looking to buy a Rover 75 diesel 2000 - 2003. What's the most reliable gearbox, Auto or Manual? I slightly prefer a manual but not enough to worry about. I may well be using it to tow a caravan. Any...
I currently drive a new Mazda 6 estate auto (petrol). Nice car but limited mid-range torque. Mazda has recently introduced a new range of turbodiesel engines and I have been able to drive the 2.2 litre...
Related models
Very good to drive. Refined and comfortable to travel in. Massively roomy cabin and huge boot. Reasonable value. Efficient ECOnetic and EcoBoost models.