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Which used economical small car?
We are looking to replace our 53 plate Vauxhall Meriva (which we have been very pleased with) with a used Vauxhall Astra - only one or two years old. We do about 10,000 to 12,000 miles a year. We are a family of four (with two boys 4 & 6), which model do you think would suit us best and would be economical to run?
Asked on 29 December 2012 by andieparsons
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Honest John
The 1.4T 140 is the best Astra engine, whatever trim level you go for. Same with the Meriva. 1.4T 140 engine.
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