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Indecision

You gave me some very good advice 4 years ago: "You would be mad to buy a Rover 25. Choose a Honda Jazz." It's time to move on, but I'm 76 and don't keep abreast of new models. I just need something under 1,500cc with 5 doors. I can afford to upgrade. On your website I see such models as Peugeot 207 and Ford Focus. A VW Golf Mk VI might be too big. What about a Volvo C30? A Punto, Fiesta, Corsa, Polo or Citroen C3 might be too small (but may be the same size as the 207). As you can see, I'm not a car man and need a nudge again. You were right last time. It seems a good time to buy.

Asked on 9 May 2009 by

Answered by Honest John

Depends what you want. A Volvo C30 is a coupe. Do you want a coupe? An S40 is a saloon. A V50 is an estate. All on the same Ford Focus floorpan. The Nissan Note is very good. Video tested at www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=379 Avoid Corsas and especially Polos (new Polo on the way). New Fiesta good, but expensive at list price. Mazda 2 1.3TS2 good fun to drive. New Jazz much prettier than old Jazz. New Toyota Yaris range all under 121g/km so all £35 tax. Citroen C3 Picasso fantastic. Video test at: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=384 And, of course, a new Jazz, video tested at www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=347

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Dear Honest John,

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

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