Toyota Avensis Verso Luna or Sol is the MPV for you.
I had a beauty for sale 2004 and sold it recently, privately.
I bought I'm told one of the last few remaining Avensis Verso Luna new in the country. New model late next year.
I had Zafira's for 3 years which were o.k for small kids max up to Age 10.
D'ont like the Trajet at all - van like effect.
I would definitely not go for those fast depreciated other 7 seaters mentioned.
Buy a 2004 or 2005 Toyota get on carzone.ie - most of them are selling quickly. They hold their valu the best of the lot.
You should be able to bargain down to 27,500 for an '04 with approx
10 -15 k miles