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post 03/02/2013, 09:49 PM
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Mazda 3

Hyundai i30

Toyota Corolla

Holden Cruze

(Ford Focus is ruled out as it is much smaller than the others internally - driver's seat DH just don't fit even though it will not be his car LOL!)

This is a second car. No car seat fitting issues.

Which one would you get?
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post 03/02/2013, 09:56 PM
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From that list I'd go with the Mazda 3 - but I am a little biased as I have one myself, it's a 2005 model and has *not* been treated kindly but has never missed a beat. Lovely car to drive, costs a pittance to run but still has plenty of guts when you put your foot down.

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post 03/02/2013, 10:03 PM
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Subaru Xv
but I'm biased and LOVE my new one! original.gif

From your list I've heard decent things about Mazdas.
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post 03/02/2013, 10:08 PM
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Ah but Jenflea is your Subaru in the same price bracket???? We aready have a Ford Territory so are looking for a smaller runaround.

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post 03/02/2013, 10:11 PM
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probably not, how about a secondhand Impreza then?
I do like a hatch!
God, I sound subaru obsessed. It''s all my family had the last 20 odd years and this is my second one.
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post 03/02/2013, 10:14 PM
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Hyundai i30. Those cars are fantastic, great value.
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post 03/02/2013, 10:16 PM
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Nope no second hand! New as far as DH is concerned (or ex demo). Seem to be 3 000 000 Mazdas around on the road at the moment. Hyundai i30 has great small car reviews. Personaly I like the look of the Holden Cruze (feels like a mini Commodore . . . .the bogan in me loves this!)
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post 03/02/2013, 10:23 PM
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We bought a Mazda 3, for a small run around, out main car is a ford territory too. We bought new as they seem to really hold their value.
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post 04/02/2013, 12:11 AM
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Mazda 3
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post 04/02/2013, 04:50 AM
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Toyota Corolla. The new model is gorgeous, and they hold their value better than any of the others.
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