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Can you recommend three best buys for a 17-year-old boy to purchase with a £5k budget?

Can you recommend three best buys for a 17-year-old boy to purchase with a £5k budget?

Asked on 6 August 2019 by David Davies

Answered by Andrew Brady
A Suzuki Swift, Kia Picanto or Ford Fiesta 1.25 (not the EcoBoost) would all be sensible options.
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