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I have recently finished studying my doctorate. I currently have a 2002 Citroen Saxo Furio 1.4 and feel that I have out grown this car. I'm looking to spend around £4,500 plus part-exchange value of the Saxo on a used car - hopefully a small car around 3 years old. My annual car mileage is around 8,000-10,000 miles and I am looking for reasonable comfort and economy (both in servicing and fuel economy). What is your advice on my likely best buys?

Asked on 5 October 2011 by LH, Abingdon

Answered by Honest John
Fiesta 1.25s have a good reputation. Yaris 1.3 are good. Jazz 1.4s are very commodious. Mazda 2 1.3TS2s are huge fun to drive.
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