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Can you recommend a reliable second hand estate?
Can you help me choose a reliable used car for taxi use with 45+mpg? My budget is £4500-£5000.
Asked on 13 January 2015 by bobby409
Answered by
Honest John
The best was the Peugeot 406 2.0HDI, capable of 400k without significant trouble, but they are really old now. If you can find a 2009-current Avensis, then they have been reliable. From your list the older Avensis with the new engine looks like your best bet.
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