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Which small car is best for a long commute?
I've just had my Fiat 500 written off in a car crash. My insurer has given me £8000 and I am thinking of replacing it for a different model.
I absolutely loved my Fiat, but travel 90 miles a day on the motorway for work and find that the 500 can be a bit slow to pick up speed. Should I get a Volkswagen Polo or SEAT Ibiza or stick with the Fiat 500?
I absolutely loved my Fiat, but travel 90 miles a day on the motorway for work and find that the 500 can be a bit slow to pick up speed. Should I get a Volkswagen Polo or SEAT Ibiza or stick with the Fiat 500?
Asked on 18 April 2015 by kstate
Answered by
Honest John
They are slow. I've got one. But they have better front seats than any other small car and that is an important consideration when travelling 90 miles a day. Also, they do 48-50mpg. I'd stick with 500s and try to get one 2010 or later to make sure you get the improved suspension that makes a big difference.
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