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Need a family car for £5k - what do you recommend?

I need to buy a used car for £5000. It must be comfortable and have a large boot for a pram/buggy for a new baby currently 4 months old. Highish driving position preferred.

Asked on 22 February 2016 by david

Answered by Honest John
Petrol engined Ford C-Max or Toyota Verso or Mazda 5.
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