2009
Manual
39.2 mpg
Tax: £385
Mileage: 131,500
Diesel
Once upon a time, large families bought an estate car - not any longer. These days, the thinking father or mother opts for one of the new breed of so-called 'People Carriers', otherwise known in industry-speak as 'MPVs'. If that doesn't ring any bells, the car that invented the concept will; Renault's Espace. Thanks to high-seated van-like designs, cars like this have the capacity to transport between six and eight adults in reasonable comfort, distancing them from estate models with a third row of seats designed only for children.
The trend setting People Carrier that still has much to teach some of the newcomers. Don't let the vogue for ever larger and more luxurious models force you into paying premium prices, though. Some of the best value Espace models are the smaller-engined options.
Borrow £6,000 with £1,000 deposit over 48 months with a representative APR of 18.1%, monthly payment would be £172.36, with a total cost of credit of £2,273.28 and a total amount payable of £9,273.28.
