What's the best used car for £5k?

I need to buy a used car for around £5000 to £6000. It must be larger than the Nissan Note and return decent fuel economyas I'll be doing lots of two hour drives. What do you suggest I look at?

Asked on 4 May 2015 by Jilli

Answered by Honest John

If you do a lot of two hour drives you could risk a diesel, but few £5000 - £6000 diesels will be problem free. Maybe a Toyota Auris 1.4D-4D. Auris hybrids not quite down to £6000. Avensis 1.8i Valvematic petrol better than 2.2 or 2.0 diesel. Consider a Honda Civic 1.8i . They will do 45mpg on a run, have lots of room inside and are decent to drive.

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