Buying a new car

I have an 04 reg Ford SportKA SE with 30000 miles, but have been told that after 6 to 7 years they may be prone to corrosion problems - cills and suspension supports - and it would be advisable to sell before expensive repairs become necessary.

The Ka has been a good and reliable motor and has a length dimension of 3620 mm - important as we park it on our forecourt in front of the single garage and fits on this area just off the road which has double yellow lines. Thus, I am asking for your suggestions on what to replace the Ka with if we were to choose another model - a five door car would be attractive if the length factor is right or near.

Taking the P/X value into account we could afford up to £15000.

Asked on 30 December 2010 by Jimlad

Answered by Honest John

That's right. See the review on the site. I don't have a database search be length. Maybe a KIA Venga or Hyundai ix20 would suit.

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