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Buying a family car for £10,000
You have previously given advice for our daughter, who has lived in Thailand for several years. Now she, her Thai partner and their baby son will live in the UK.
They need a car that is safe, has easy access to back seats, a good sized boot and easy fitment of approved child seat. They have a budget of £10,000 and she is looking at BMW 1 Series - she believes that she must have some street cred! What is your advice/suggestions please?
They need a car that is safe, has easy access to back seats, a good sized boot and easy fitment of approved child seat. They have a budget of £10,000 and she is looking at BMW 1 Series - she believes that she must have some street cred! What is your advice/suggestions please?
Asked on 20 May 2013 by David Tooth
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