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Which is the better used buy - Golf, Astra GTC or Focus?

I'm looking at buying a used car. I am trying to upgrade my 10 year old SEAT Ibiza - so looking for something stylish and quick/fun to drive - but also reliable and fairly economical as I do a fair amount of motorway driving. Ideally, I would like something from 2012 on with a budget up to £8500.

I am considering the Vauxhall Astra GTC 2.0 CDTi or 1.4i Turbo. I also like the Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSi and a Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost or 2.0 TDCi. I have also thought about an Audi A3 and SEAT Leon. What would you recommend?

Asked on 24 October 2016 by Connor Suckling

Answered by Honest John

The Astra GTC is a great looking car, but better with the 1.4T than the growly old diesel. Golf Mk VIs are the most complained of cars in the UK, riddled with faults. A3s and Leons share their parts. Focus are better, but not much. See www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar

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