£5000 family car?

What would you recommend as a family car for £5000? Our needs aren't too great, we have 2 children under 5, so we need to grow into the car, it needs to be economical and reliable. We'd go camping with it to.
I'm looking for an estate or MPV ideally.

Asked on 16 February 2013 by Ralphyboy

Answered by Honest John
Old shape Ford C-Max 1.8i (not a diesel).

Tags: family cars
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