What's better: Suzuki SX4 or Mercedes A150?

I have been presented with a choice: keep my 2009 Suzuki SX4 DDIS 2009 manual with 70k miles or buy a 2007 Mercedes Benz A150 auto with 20k miles? What would you do?

Asked on 19 January 2014 by Supersonic

Answered by Honest John
Get rid of the SX4. A replacement Diesel Particulate Folter is £3300.
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