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What's the best used estate for £8000?

I am looking to spend £8000 on a used estate, likely to do 15-20K miles a year. It must have a large boot and boast plenty of pace on the motorway. What do you recommend?

Asked on 2 February 2016 by Porlie

Answered by Honest John
A Mondeo 2.0TDCI is probably your best bet.
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