What do you think of Elon Musk? Have your say | No thanks
Replacing a Beetle?
My partner is due to replace her 12 year old VW Beetle which will cost more to put right for the next mot than it is worth. She would like a small petrol engined car that is economical with good reliability. She quite likes the MINI One but is open to other options. She has up to £7500 to spend and does about 8000 miles per year. What other small cars should she consider, preferably with a cam chain engine? I quite like the Fiat 500 and Suzuki Swift but she would need convincing on either of these...
Asked on 9 May 2013 by s2000y

She can have a brand new Dacia Sandero TCe 90 Ambiance for £7,395. Used values of FIAT 500s are very strong, and she'll only get a 2008/2009 1.2 (belt cam) Lounge for £7,500. A Suzuki Swift handles and goes well, particularly the 1.5. Also look at a Mazda 2 1.3TS2 (specifically that engine and that trim).
Dear Honest John,
Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:
Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:
Similar questions

Hi Honest John,
I recently started a graduate level job after leaving university and I am looking to get a new (or used but within the last 5 years if possible) car to upgrade from my current Y-reg Vauxhall...

I am considering a second car for shorter city based journeys, tested a Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge and found it very enjoyable. There is a January 2012 model available for £7195. Good condition, one previous...

This is the first time I've bought a car in 10 years and I'm stumped!
I can spend between £7-8000. I need a 5-door, 5-seat car that will be used for mainly 20-mile round trips during the working week...
Related models
.jpg?width=115&height=75&rmode=crop)
Enjoyable and fun to drive with economical engines. Feels well built. Ride quality was improved for 2011.
.jpg?width=115&height=75&rmode=crop)
Unbelievably cheap for this size of car, generous interior space and a big boot, reasonably comfortable to drive.