Need an "affordable" family car - recommendations?
My vote would go for a used Mercedes Benz.
Any Mercedes with a 6 or V8 between 8 -10 years old would be a good choice.
These well made cars are usually well taken care of by their former owners, offer excellent protection, good handling / ride quality and decent MPG.
We have bought two such cars. A 300E (my son's) and a SL500.
Just my opinion.
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