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Buying a small car for my wife - what would you recommend?

Have about £6,500 to spend and would preferably prefer it to be no older than three years old with relatively low mileage. What would you recommend ?

Asked on 2 November 2012 by steely2108

Answered by Honest John
KIA cee'd or Hyundai i30.

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