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DSK2019

Hi I am looking at buying an used car for my partner. I don't want to spend much as she is only learning. I have short listed a couple of cars which includes 2006 model Suzuki swift (70 k),
2006 Tiida (100k) ,
2010Mitsubishi (colt 70k) and
2004 Toyota ist(124k).
2006 Toyoa Allex (97k)
Considering the fact that I would like to use this for the next 3 year's at least. . Except Tiida I believe all are 1.3L. our daily commute includes 40k's of 100 zone.
Which one should I go for? I am looking for hatchback only. Please let me know if you have any suggestions as well.
Any help would be appreciated :)

Anon

Hi there,
Most of these cars are cheap to run, service and repair and reliable (Mitsubishi Colt, and Tiida transmission potentials). However we recommend to buy the newest and safest vehicle your budget allows. You may not find spec and safety information for most Japanese imports which is where it gets tricky, and traditionally European vehicles of the same age have a higher potential for more safety features (VW Golf, polo, BMW 1-series, Audi A3). But they can lack in reliability in this age bracket.