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We are looking to upgrade our 1996 Toyoto Estima and would like some advice on what would be a good vehicle for us to look for.
We have four children aged from 11 - 4 years so will need at least a 6 six seater vehicle but would like to purchase something in the $10,000 range that you can recommend for reliability, economy and safety.
I have always been keen on Toyota vehicles as they have proved their worth in the past but am open to other options.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
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The Toyota Ipsum is the vehicle that immediately springs to mind. It should tick all the boxes you require.
Otherwise, a later model of the vehicle you already have - a Previa from around 2000 - 2002.
Another model to consider might be the Honda Odyssey, however they tend to be on the thirsty side and we've heard of transmission problems on some models.