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Need to change my MX5 for a family hatch - any ideas?

I own a 2007 Mazda MX5, but now have two small children who will need picking up everyday from school. I'd love a 5 door hatch with a DAB radio and a proper sunroof, and petrol engine or perhaps a practical four seater convertible. My budget is around £10,000. What do you recommend?

Asked on 6 February 2014 by Frankmx5

Answered by Honest John

For kids, don't kid yourself, you need four side doors or you'll damage your back lifting them in and out. You're not far off a new Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost 100 5-door via www.drivethedeal.com. Or a 5-door Mazda 2 1.3TS2.

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