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My parents, both 89, want to replace their 56 plate Honda Jazz that they have never enjoyed driving (nor me). The brakes are over assisted and the throttle seems to have a lag on it. They want a new, manual four-door petrol car, probably about the size of a Citroen C1 or FIAT Panda. With their tiny mileage fuel consumption is irrelevant, the main thing is it should be nice to drive. Can you recommend a short list please?
Asked on 5 October 2011 by BS, London
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They might like a Vauxhall Agila or a Suzuki Splash. Both the 1.0 3 cylinder and 1.2 litre 4-cylinder engines are now under 121g/km so £30 tax. The cars have upright driving positions. And an excellent quick folding rear seat arrangement that leaves a flat floor.
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