We're looking for a runaround and can't decide between the Nissan Juke and Ford Fiesta.

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We're looking for a runaround and can't decide between the Nissan Juke and Ford Fiesta.

My wife and I are looking to get a 'runaround' which is suitable for transporting our new granddaughter and my wife's elderly mother. We think it needs to have five doors and we've eliminated the Yaris, Citroen C3, Micra, Jazz and Note as they're a bit boring and too similar. The doors on the DS3 are too big. The Juke and new Fiesta seem to be in the frame, but have we missed anything else? Could we expect a discount on a new Juke?

Asked on 5 August 2010 by MontyPys

Answered by Honest John

No idea when discounts on Jukes will start. There's a test at HJUK. They're much better at absorbing speed humps and cushions than a Fiesta, particularly than a Fiesta on 17-inch wheels with 40 profile tyres. They are like riding a skateboard.

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