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My 43 year old daughter is looking to buy her first car.

My 45 year old daughter is looking to buy a small, economical first car. Which would you recommend? Bearing in mind cost of insurance and road tax. She has up to £4000 to spend.

Asked on 10 June 2012 by SG.West Sussex

Answered by Honest John
Hard to beat a Fiesta 1.25. A Polo doesn't beat one.
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