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Which practical car for €10,000?
hi, obviously want to buy the most safest, most economical, reliable car, to use most day over and bact m50 22km each way, sometimes kayak on top, mainly one person, budget 10,000 euro ,so which car?
Our answer:
Hi Jim,
Sounds like you need a compact estate so have a look for a Volkswagen Golf wagon or Skoda Octavia Combi and see if you can track down a 1.4 or 1.2 TSI petrol and with a commute that short you just don't need a diesel. In your budget though we've also found a Volvo V50 1.8 and an Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon so you can get something a little more interesting if you feel daring...
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