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Recommendation for a small car

Please advise on a nearly new second hand hatchback, must be auto, chain cam engine, width incl mirrors maximum 1.9m, reliable, quiet, with air con, to replace an 8 year old VW Polo. Can pay up to £12,000.

Asked on 8 March 2011 by martingp

Answered by Honest John
You'll just about get a new Mazda2 1.5 Activematic, tested and video tested here:

www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/mazda/mazda-2-auto/

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