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Which diesel hatch for €7,000?
Hi , I have a budget of around 7k, could you recommend a nice car my only real requirements are that its diesel and 08 and above for the tax and probably a hatchback for on street parking Thanks
Our answer:
Hi John,
How about a Honda Civic 2.2 CDTi? Don't let the big engine put you off - it actually has low emissions and is very frugal. Better yet, it's faultlessly reliable. Plenty around within your budget.
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