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Ford Focus or Mazda?
If you'd 15,000 euros to spend, would you buy Ford (Focus) or a Mazda?
Our answer:
Hi Martina,
We’d go for the Mazda3. The Focus is a fine car, but it’s extremely common and the Mazda is a little bit different without being difficult to live with. Find a decent 2.2-litre diesel model if you can and it will be a lovely family hatch.
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