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A good diesel for £3000

Have a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 on an 02 plate, with 86k. Now I want to change it and would like a good diesel car that's good to drive. Budget £3000.

Asked on 5 January 2012 by jarr1

Answered by Honest John
Mk III Mondeo 2.0TDCI.
Dear Honest John,

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