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Buying a small car for £10k - what's best?

I have a budget of between £8000 - £10,000 to spend on a nice small car for my wife. What do you recommend I buy?

Asked on 8 March 2014 by BroraBoy

Answered by Honest John
FIAT 500. Or wait for the new Toyota Aygo or Renault Twingo.

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