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Which small second car should I buy?
What should I get, a new Panda, a new Volkswagen Up, or newish but second hand Polo?
I've just retired and I'm buying a camper van, but I need a second car for local runs, supermarket shopping etc. I have a replacement knee, so easy access is an issue - can't have anything too low. Four doors are preferred.
This will possibly be our last car purchase, so it must be reliable and comfortable, but a bit of fun please! Budget is £8000-£12,000 and I cover around 9000 miles a year.
I've just retired and I'm buying a camper van, but I need a second car for local runs, supermarket shopping etc. I have a replacement knee, so easy access is an issue - can't have anything too low. Four doors are preferred.
This will possibly be our last car purchase, so it must be reliable and comfortable, but a bit of fun please! Budget is £8000-£12,000 and I cover around 9000 miles a year.
Asked on 18 February 2014 by derek a-h
Answered by
Honest John
Panda, Up, 500 or new Hyundai i10 1.25. 500 TwinAir lots of fun and very comfortable, but only 2 doors.
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