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Best used estate for sub £4000?

I am looking to buy my wife a new car, this needs to be an estate due to the fact we have two children and a dog. I have a budget of £4000 and am wondering which car to go for and whether I should go for diesel or petrol?

Asked on 2 September 2013 by Northerner01

Answered by Honest John
Focus or Volvo easiest to get fixes and essentially the same underneath, but Focus cheaper. Avoid the 1.6TDCI 110 of either. Stick to petrol.

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