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Replacing a Beetle?
My partner is due to replace her 12 year old VW Beetle which will cost more to put right for the next mot than it is worth. She would like a small petrol engined car that is economical with good reliability. She quite likes the MINI One but is open to other options. She has up to £7500 to spend and does about 8000 miles per year. What other small cars should she consider, preferably with a cam chain engine? I quite like the Fiat 500 and Suzuki Swift but she would need convincing on either of these...
Asked on 9 May 2013 by s2000y
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She can have a brand new Dacia Sandero TCe 90 Ambiance for £7,395. Used values of FIAT 500s are very strong, and she'll only get a 2008/2009 1.2 (belt cam) Lounge for £7,500. A Suzuki Swift handles and goes well, particularly the 1.5. Also look at a Mazda 2 1.3TS2 (specifically that engine and that trim).
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