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Looking for a second car with low running costs and street cred - will the Ford Focus fit the bill?

I am a 19-year-old lad who has had a 1.0-litre 3-door T-reg Volkswagen Polo for 18 months now, and I am looking to move on to something bigger and more powerful. With insurance, tax, service costs, street cred and a budget of £1800-£2500 all brought into account, I thought I couldn't go far wrong with either a 1.6 Ford Focus (51-54 models) or a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 (same age). Any other suggestions would be gratefully received.

Asked on 26 August 2010 by Wissett

Answered by Honest John

The Focus is the better car of the two, and the 3-door has a more 'sporty' look without a high insurance premium.

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