Which small car?

What small car up to 1.4 litre would you recommend? I have about £8000 to spend.

I thought about an Audi A3 1.4 TFSI or a SEAT Ibiza 1.4 Sport Coupe but you have said there are reliability issues with the engine on older models.

Has this been fixed on newer versions or should I stay away completely? If not are the Audi 1.6 engines reliable?

Asked on 21 May 2012 by mattgp

Answered by Honest John

Has been fixed on newer versions from around 2009. But twincharger 1.4s have their own problems. If I was you I'd go for a Mazda 2 1.3TS2 and try to get a late 2010 version or newer because they are just £30 tax. Very likeable and huge fun to drive.

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