What's the best second-hand SUV from 2005-2007?

What is the best second-hand SUV with seven seats from between 2005 to 2007?

Niall Warren (Galway)

May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Niall,

There are two answers to this question. There's the right answer and then there's the answer that you can afford. The correct answer is the Land Rover Discovery; still the only car we've driven that can climb Everest yet carry seven fully grown adults in luxury car comfort. Trouble is, they're expensive as heck to buy and run. 

So, assuming you need the sixth and seventh seats for only occasional, child-transporting duties, there's the Hyundai Santa Fe. It's big, comfy, surprisingly good to drive and with excellent reliability. Circa €8k should get you into a 2006 model.

How does that sound?

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe