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Cheap Mondeo or cheap Vectra?

I want to buy a nice looking and practical family car for under £1000. I do very few miles but I want practical so I thought maybe a Mondeo or Vectra. Which would be more reliable and economical please?

Asked on 26 October 2012 by Just J

Answered by Honest John
Mondeo.
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