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Can you recommend a family car that will excite me?

I am going to be a dad for the first time and will be reluctantly selling my much-loved 2005 Honda Civic Type-R. So here's the question: what kind of used or new family car can I replace it with? I have a budget of around £10,000?

I want something that is exciting and fun to drive; it also needs to have a large boot and five doors. Is that possible on this budget? I have no idea where to start.

Asked on 17 June 2013 by Blanchflower

Answered by Honest John
I'd recommend buying SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI FR or Cupra.
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