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Need a small car for £6,000. What would you recommend?
What would you recommend in the small/mini class with good reliability/build quality to be used round town. Must have four doors. Budget about £6,000. Maximum two years old.
Asked on 6 October 2012 by David Bridge
Answered by
Honest John
You'll get a new Nissan Pixo or Suzuki Alto for that, and maybe even a new Citroen C1 or Peugeot 107. The latter two are now free annual tax.
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