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Buying an economical car for under £8500

I am trying to decide on the most economical car I can get for under £8500. At the moment Fabia Greenline vs Ibiza ecomotive vs Fiesta Econetic. I do 86 miles a day and am trying to take account of fuel costs, mpg, servicing, tax and other running costs (eg cam belts etc).

I'm feeling a little lost between them or if i should be looking at Polo Bluemotion as well?

Asked on 10 June 2012 by Jen365

Answered by Honest John
Probably the Fiesta. best to try to get something without a DPF if you can.

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