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I want to buy a car to use as a taxi, what's the best option?

I'm looking to purchase a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV with 120,000 mileage to use as an Uber vehicle. Please advise if it's a good option. It's that or a Nissan X-Trail diesel. Thanks.

Asked on 22 June 2020 by mike O

Answered by Andrew Brady
Do what all the professional Uber drivers do and buy a Toyota Prius. They're very reliable and cheap to run. You can get a Prius+ if you'd like more space.
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