Spendsible choice

I need your help please. I have around £2.5-£2.8k to spend on a 2nd hand car. I do fairly low mileage – circa 8k per year. What should I be looking for? I don’t want anything flash or thirsty, just reliable. Also, should I be looking for cars that have cambelts that need replacing? I had an old Golf that cost a lot because of this.

Asked on 9 May 2009 by

Answered by Honest John

A post-2003 Micra. Go for a simple spec. They look like Noddy cars, but are very reliable. The petrol engines are all chain cam. Built in Britain, too.

Tags: buying used cars specification small cars

Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:

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