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Need a new small car

I have a Suburu Forester Turbo, which I have owned from new in 1993.

I love everything about it, particularly the acceleration, the room for two big dogs and the comfort.

It is time to replace it, even though it is going well after 100,000 miles. I now need a smaller car as I do not do the big miles I once did. I want something quick and roomy. Many times I only drive a 1 or 2 mile trip in a day, but sometimes a 500 mile round trip.

Asked on 14 April 2011 by sallys

Answered by Honest John
For your 1 or 2 miles a day forget a diesel. Not sure how roomy you mean by roomy. A Citroen DS3 1.6THP 150 Sport is a great little car. A SEAT Ibiza 1.4 Twincharger isn't bad either. Drivethedeal has the DS3 at a £2,677 saving making it a bargain £13,859.
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