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I’m now car downsizing and wish to get a small/medium hatchback in the £8k-£10k range. Since I am 76 years old, does it under current market conditions make economic sense to purchase new rather than used? Especially with limited funds and driving years left?

Asked on 17 January 2009 by

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Get a NEW Hyundai i10 1.2 Comfort or Style at £7,750 or £8,250. Brilliant little car. 55mpg. £30 tax next year. Group 2 insurance. Upright seats. Decent ride comfort. Good handling. Easy to park. 5 doors. 5 seatbelts. And a FIVE YEAR warranty, so no worries at all until you are 81.

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