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Our daughter, who is about to return to the UK after a number of years abroad, is considering buying either a MINI convertible, Audi TT roadster, or an MX5. She has a budget of around £12K. Which would you recommend in terms of build quality, reliability, and depreciation?

Asked on 25 April 2009 by

Answered by Honest John
She'll get an almost new 08 model MX5 1.8 Option pack with cloth hood and alloys for £12. They were only about £14k discounted when new. £12 buys an R52 MINI convertible, but not the latest R57. They start at £16k. £12k will also confine her to an old shape Audi TT. Lots more information in the Road Tests and in Car by Car Breakdown at www.honestjohn.co.uk

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