i don't think caldina can be considered as an MPV.
becoz, i think an MPV should have a 3rd row of seats to accomodate more people.
for me, caldina is more of a station wagon.
most people do not trash these kind of cars... its up to you to find a decent condition one.. if its well maintain.. it should not hv much problem.. check for previous maintenance billing n check it with a mech... but gearbox problem.. u will never know when it can fail on you when buying a used automatic car.. so far iv never heard of wish having a g.box problem