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Best 2nd hand fuel efficient car?

unique nickname · 2011-05-10 21:04:02

Hi Guys, Am about to change my car and am looking for something reliable (non renault) and good fuel efficiency. Whats my best options in mpg? Am lookin to spend about 6-7k. Is diesel the obvious choice? I do about 14-15k miles per year. Should I be looking no further than corolla, auris, focus and fiesta? Octavia?? Any…

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Hi Guys,
Am about to change my car and am looking for something reliable (non renault) and good fuel efficiency. Whats my best options in mpg? Am lookin to spend about 6-7k. Is diesel the obvious choice? I do about 14-15k miles per year. Should I be looking no further than corolla, auris, focus and fiesta? Octavia?? Any advice greatly appreciated. Cheers.
Steve

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#2 10-05-2011 9:07pm

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I.4 Tdci fiesta is very easy on juice..

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#3 10-05-2011 9:17pm

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Ya was thinkin that alright, any idea of approx mpg??

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#4 10-05-2011 9:22pm

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You should get a 2004/2005 Toyota Prius for around 7k.

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#5 10-05-2011 9:30pm

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1.4 TDi polo, might find one within your budget

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#6 10-05-2011 10:02pm

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Ive read the fiesta can give approx 60mpg, would the prius and polo be in the same ballpark do you know??

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