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Buying a car for £2500 - which is best?
I have a budget of £2500 to buy a pre-march 2001 car for the tax break. I would want a medium to large car with four seats and automatic gearbox. I’m thinking of a Lexus GS300, Volvo V70 or Jaguar XJ. What would you recommend?
Asked on 30 October 2013 by domino03
Answered by
Honest John
The Lexus is likely to be the most reliable on your list. You could also consider a BMW 5-Series. Plenty of Jaguar S-Types in this price bracket, but the 4-speed autobox isn't brilliant. Avoid potentially rusty Mercedes.
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