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Looking for a second car with manual gearbox - what do you suggest?

My husband has a Hyundai i10 and is now looking to buy another car, but will keep the Hyundai as our second car. I would prefer a manual as I have never driven an automatic and, as we are both in our seventies, I think it might be too late for me to learn. The car must be small enough to fit into a standard-sized garage. What do you recommend?

Asked on 15 September 2012 by DB, Leatherhead

Answered by Honest John
The Audi A1 is a small, high-status car. The Citroen DS3 (preferably the 1.6THP 156) is small and fashionable. The Honda Jazz 1.4 EX-L with leather seats is small and luxurious, whilst the Toyota Yaris is small and super-economical.
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