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What's a suitable car for a retired couple?
We are in our mid 60s and retired but active and we are looking to reduce our motoring costs. We currently drive a 14 year old Nissan Qashqai 2.0 litre petrol, automatic. My wife likes the higher driving position but we would like a reasonable small 4/5 door hatchback for us to pootle around and make several annual motorway journeys to our scattered family. We have a budget of about £4000 - £7000. Can you recommend anything?
Asked on 11 January 2024 by Bogs
Answered by
Andrew Brady
A Honda Jazz sounds ideal - it's a versatile little car with a higher seating position than a regular small hatchback. It should be a very reliable and cheap-to-run choice. Look for one with the CVT automatic gearbox rather than the i-Shift automated manual gearbox sold between 2008 and 2011.
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