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Which Fiesta?

We have the opportunity of buying two different 2012 61 plate 1.25 metallic black Fiestas, against which we are part exchanging a 2002 Renault Scenic 1.8 Dynamique that has done 67k miles but is in very good condition with partial service history (albeit serviced to mileage requirements from new).

The 1st Fiesta is a Centura with 12,500 miles at £9,675 against which we've been offered £600 p/ex, whereas the other is a Zetec with 10,900 miles at £9,499 against which we've been offered £1,000 p/ex. Therefore, the cost to change is £9,075 vs £8,499 on a comparative basis.

Given that the Centura also has 16 inch wheels within the additional spec and I know you advise against larger wheels, is the ordinary spec Zetec with lower mileage the better deal? Are the values about right on both or am I not comparing a like-for-like position?

Asked on 9 March 2013 by WoodM

Answered by Honest John
Yes. I don't know what a Centura is. Might be a dealer special. Might be a manufacturer special. Stick with the Zetec.
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