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Which cheap car for a 17-year-old?

What would be the car you would recommend for a 17-year-old to cheaply buy and insure?

Asked on 16 July 2010 by Matthew

Answered by Honest John
Citroen C1.
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Cheap to run. Group 1 insurance. 60mpg. handles well. Low list prices. Good Euro NCAP score. 2012 model emits just 99g/km CO2.
 

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