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Suggest a car?

robrymond
robrymond Posts: 722 Forumite
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I've being looking at a 1.4 Citroen C2, with a budget of around £3500. I've found a few nice ones but I'm ready some conflicting reviews.

What other vehicles are economical and look good? I was looking for something nippy, sporty looking but has good fuel economy and even low road tax.

Most of the new cars are just way out my price range but what is in the band from 04 onwards that is cheap to pickup second hand?

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  • somech
    somech Posts: 624 Forumite
    honda jazz
  • DCodd
    DCodd Posts: 8,187 Forumite
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    You might just get a Mazda 2 for that price or the usual suspects from Ford and Vauxhall. As suggested Honda Jazz is a cracker or a 100bhp Panda is also a good car.
    Always get a Qualified opinion - My qualifications are that I am OLD and GRUMPY:p:p
  • jaydeeuk1
    jaydeeuk1 Posts: 7,714 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Jazz a good call. Corsa or fiesta not a bad choice either.
  • somech
    somech Posts: 624 Forumite
    we had a few honda jazz as courtesy cars, they were treated like crap ragged everywhere but never missed a beat in 4 years,
    one didnt get serviced in 3 years cracking little cars
  • LandyAndy
    LandyAndy Posts: 26,377 Forumite
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    DCodd wrote: »
    You might just get a Mazda 2 for that price or the usual suspects from Ford and Vauxhall. As suggested Honda Jazz is a cracker or a 100bhp Panda is also a good car.

    I don't think you'll get a new shape one for your budget and the old shape one is a right 'granny chariot'.
  • robrymond
    robrymond Posts: 722 Forumite
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    edited 1 March 2010 at 2:01PM
    Not interested in a Fiesta, the fuel economy on my Mums is poor.

    Jazz looks nice and fairly cheap but not as sporty looking as the C2 Furio.
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