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Buying a used car just for a round trip to work and back – what would you recommend?

Looking to buy a second car to only to use four days a week solely for the trip to and from work, budget is low (£1200ish) and the round trip is 80 miles (on a generally clear Motorway stretch).

Any advice on something not too small (wouldn't feel safe on the motorway everyday in a diddy little thing); that's decent on fuel (for that sort of run); and reasonably reliable? Thinking of an '03 Ford Focus but have never had one, any pitfalls I should look for on them?

Or any advice on something better?

Asked on 3 November 2012 by jamie1972

Answered by Honest John
Yes, a Focus fits the brief.
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