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Buying a used hatchback- Mazda 3 or Volvo V40?
I'm considering buying a used car. I would like something from 2012 onwards and have seen a V40 and a Mazda 3. Both would be a petrol engine. In your opinion, which is the better all round car?
Asked on 15 September 2016 by John
Answered by
Honest John
The Mazda 3 by a long way. Get the petrol 165PS version.
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