What car should I go for with a €3,000 budget?

My €3,000 budget would be best spent on a 04/05/06 (1.4-litre/five-door) Toyota Corolla, Opel Astra, Mazda3 or what other model?

P Dempsey (Dublin)

Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi there,

Both Corolla and Mazda3 would be good choices, but it's worth having a good look for a Honda Civic too. Best to max out the reliability factor when buying on a budget...

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe