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Having been made redundant last month, my company car has to go back when I start another job. I have very fortunately found an office job with no car for the 13 week initial trial. My question to you is.
Short term rent-a-car for 3 months, or buy an older car for 3 months?
It would mean a round trip of 32 miles a day, mostly motorway or dual carriageway. No preference for petrol or diesel. Only myself in the car. If you advise buying, I have got £5k max to spend, but would rather not spend this sort of money.

Asked on 25 April 2009 by

Answered by Honest John
You can still find the odd bargain at auction. On Wednesday I saw a respectable 94M Citroen AX 1.0 Cascade sell for £225.

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