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We love the confidence given by the power of our Peugeot 206 Hdi Glx (1.9 cc. diesel) when overtaking or pulling out at junctions, but now at 10 years old it is time to replace it.

I'm picking between a Ford Fiesta and a Honda Jazz. Which would be the best to replace it with? Annual mileage is now around 6,000 miles.

Asked on 16 November 2011 by A.P. Conroy

Answered by Honest John
I'd go for the Jazz because it's the most complete car with a fantastically versatile and spacious interior. But may be supply problems because the Thai floods overwhelmed Honda's Ayuthaya factory.
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