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What's the best automatic car for £3000?
I have just got my driving licence and am looking to buy an used economical automatic car, with a budget of £3000. I like the Toyota Prius MK2 (2003) with the CVT 'box and the Mazda2 (2003). Which car would you recommend?
Asked on 23 March 2015 by NBAM
Answered by
Honest John
A £3000 Prius could be reliable but may land you with a heavy bill for new hybrid batteries. A £3000 Jazz CVT-7 is likely to be a better bet. Alternatively a four-speed torque converter auto in a KIA Picanto, a Fiesta 1.6 or a Fusion 1.6. Avoid the early square-shape Mazda 2 1.4 auto because that is an automated manual, not a proper auto. Avoid VAG DSGs.
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