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I am looking to buy a new car on the scrappage deal. Have been looking at: Hyundai - just was not feeling it, although I appreciate excellent value for money. Rio Chill - Found just to tinny, poor handling. Fiat Punto - good drive but discouraged by poor resale Value. So at the moment the Fiat 500 is winning although I think it's a car you have to love and I am not in love with it. I would love an Audi 3 but have to be sensible about my finances. Are there any other small cars new on the scrappage worth considering before I make my choice of colour and spec on the Fiat 500?

Asked on 19 September 2009 by

Answered by Honest John
The 500 gets much better suspension and steering from 2010MY which will probably be September/October time. But there is likely be a price increase too, to include ESP and support the discounts to BSM. Alternatively, if you don't mind £120/£90 tax, a Mazda 2 1.3TS2.

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