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Which small car to buy for a young woman?
What car would you recommend for a young woman who doesn't want anything too big? Don't do a whole lot of driving. Was looking into a mini cooper but are they really a good buy?
Our answer:
Hi Roisin,
Yup, they certainly are. The MINI Cooper is a great little thing - lots of fun to drive but with decent reliability. Just make sure you buy one with a full MINI service history and get a decent warranty. The more recent models have much better build quality and a little more space in the back. Mind you, they're not actually all that small - if you want something properly small and fun, have a look at a Fiat 500.
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