A reliable small family car
We are looking to buy a family car (4 people & associated baggage!).
Can't afford brand new. Must be economical, we do about 25 miles each day, all on small country roads. Must be reliable too as can't afford to be without it.
Can't afford brand new. Must be economical, we do about 25 miles each day, all on small country roads. Must be reliable too as can't afford to be without it.
Asked on 19 June 2012 by Emma
Answered by
Honest John
Common sense says a late old shape Fiesta 1.25.
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