Should I buy a Citroen C1, Vauxhall Corsa or Volkswagen Polo for my 17-year-old daughter?

We are looking at buying a car for my 17-year-old daughter who is learning to drive. We are budgeting on spending £5000 and thinking of a 2007/2008 Citroen C1, 2005 Vauxhall Corsa or Volkswagen Polo. Is there any other particular make or model you would suggest, or any particular ones to avoid?

Asked on 20 July 2010 by David barker

Answered by Honest John

Citroen C1, Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo are the ways to go, or an old shape Fiesta 1.25 Style. Better than a Corsa.

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