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We're a retired couple who run two cars. My husband drives a Hyundai i30 and I have a MINI One. We've had both cars nearly 3 years. However, I think I've finally been convinced that we only need 1 car. We mainly drive locally with the occasional motorway drive. We also need to put a car seat, or 2, in the back. So a 4/5 door car is required. I've loved driving the 3 MINIs I've had over the last decade. To persuade me into having only 1 car between us, my husband says I can choose the car. Therefore, honest John, please tell me which car I'd love driving as much as my MINI. Your suggestions will be much appreciated.

Asked on 15 January 2010 by PP, Cheltenham

Answered by Honest John
A Mazda 2 1.3TS2. Handles even better than a MINI. But if you want to stick with MINIs, go for the maxi MINI Countryman.
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