Advice on Family Car Options under £5000 from Netcars

We're thinking of buying a new car here at The Madhouse. The Scenic is good but with a car seat on either side of her, Sophie's a bit squished in the middle so Madhouse Daddy has been looking around to see what's on offer. If you're in the same boat, this advice may be helpful to you.

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When buying a family car, there are many considerations to take into account and while some of these requirements, such as space, will be common to every family, other factors are very much down to personal choice. If you're looking for your next family vehicle, a budget of £5,000 is enough to give you a great selection.

For families of four or five, the BMW 3 series touring range is a popular choice because it mixes a perfect blend of space and comfort with the feel of a being a real 'drivers' car. So if you've driven estate cars and people carriers and have missed that buzz of excitement that comes with driving, this BMW is for you.

There is a lot of boot space and it is a versatile car too and with prices for a reliable used version starting at around £3,000, the BMW 3 series touring is a great, affordable option.

If you're looking for something bigger, there have been many new innovations in the world of people carriers in recent years and for many families, the Fiat Multipla fits their requirements in so many respects.

It may not be the most attractive car to look at but many experts will concede that it has everything the family needs and it also comes highly recommended by the independent body, Which. The key to the Multipla's uniqueness is an unusual seating layout that accommodates three in the back and three in the front. It may sound odd but when you take one for a test drive you'll see how well it works and if you have a budget of £5,000, you can pick up a Multipla from five years old with relative ease.

Another family car that scores well in used car reviews is the Ford Zetec and this can match the Multipla for family requirements while being aesthetically more pleasing on the eye. Looks aren't the only advantage, however and the S-Max version of this car also has great space in the main interior as well as providing ample capacity for luggage and all the other periphery that you need on a long journey. Like the BMW that we've previously mentioned, the Zetec is known for being a 'drivers' car and while finding one under £5k will need more work and research than some of the other vehicles listed here, it is still possible to pick one up for this sort of price.

If you don't want to opt for a people carrier or even an estate, there are many saloon and hatchback models that are available for the smaller family and the Volvo S40 is an award winning example of this.

What Car have recognised the qualities of the S40 and if you have two or even three children, there is plenty of luggage and interior space to be found here. A smaller car also makes it cheaper to run and performance is great from a driver's point of view.

Picking up a Used Volvo is very easy and the renowned safety qualities that are linked to this manufacturer are just one more great benefit.

Whatever your family's needs, £5,000 is a healthy budget and with a little care and research, you are sure to find a car to meet all your requirements.

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