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Suitable used high-mileage small car - what would you recommend?

I'm looking for a replacement for my 10 year old Ford Fiesta. I cover around 18,000 miles a year. Need 4/5 seats. Relatively cheap to run, but reliable. I'm 6ft5, so need a fair bit of space. Would want all the basics (CD, AirCon, etc), but Cruise Control would be preferred! Any ideas?

Asked on 26 February 2012 by onlysteinway

Answered by Honest John
Toyota Yaris 1.4 D-4D. But for long squab seats giving thigh support, a FIAT 500 or a Mazda 2. The best Mazda 2 is the 1.3TS2.

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