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Can you recommend a car for £1000?
One of your answers to "Best car for £1000?" is to buy a "Ford Fiesta 1.25". Do you mean the Ford Fiesta 1995 to 2002 model?
Asked on 17 March 2014 by Al
Answered by
Honest John
Buying a 1995 Fiesta can rust badly, but remain very reliable. £1000 will also buy a 2002 squarer shape.
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buying a used car
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