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First car for 18 yr old - lease new or buy?

My 18 year old son has just passed his driving test and is looking to purchase his first car. Likes the idea of new, something like a Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost. What are his best options, to buy or lease? Would a better alternative be to purchase second hand?

Asked on 11 November 2014 by Alan

Answered by Honest John

Insurance will be his biggest problem. See what packages he can find from Young Marmalade.

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