I bought a Mazda 626 (01 reg) nearly 3 years ago put up 35K miles since - I've 3 Kids (no baby seats tho.) so needed the extra space - didn't like the people carriers. I'm delighted with the Mazda - lovely comfortable car to drive we've been to france on hols with it for a the past 2 years - It has air con which is a great advantage , 2.0L engine so there is some power also, huge boot (it's the hatchback), its as reliable as they come, & I've no intention of changing any time soon.