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Ten grand tourer

If you had £10,000 or perhaps a bit more to spend on an old car (not a nearly young car) what would you buy or what would you recommend me to buy? Something with a heater and room for the spouse and little one? Any advice will be gratefully received

Asked on 14 March 2009 by

Answered by Honest John

I wouldn't buy an old car, simply because I had what are now old cars when they were new cars and I can't stand their lack of reliability. Last year I did have £10k, and I bought a brand new FIAT 500 1.2 with a few bits on it for £9,500. Now I'd seriously consider a Hyundai i10 1.2 Classic, Comfort or Style (from £6,800 to £8,000).

Tags: buying used cars reliability

Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:

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