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Buying a used car that's suitable for older drivers
My wife and I are in our late 70s. We need to replace our Nissan Almera. We are looking for a two-year old used car. Reliability is paramount and we want a car that is suitable for short runs with good accessibility and visibility. It must also be cheap to maintain and insure - preferably with a proper spare wheel. What do you recommend?
Asked on 8 February 2016 by Dave
Answered by
Honest John
A Honda Jazz 1.4iVTEC and, if you need an automatic, a Honda Jazz 1.4iVTEC CVT-7. Stick to ES spec for the fewest fandangles and slightly more comfortable 15-inch wheels with 65 profile tyres. There is space for a full sized spare under the load deck, but you might need to buy one separately.
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Neatly styled. Increased room and better performance than original Jazz. better to drive. Very versatile. CVT-7 returned in February 2011 replacing i-SHIFT. More reliable than first generation Jazz.
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