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

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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.

Tags: depreciation automatics buying large family cars

Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:

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