What should I get - a used Skoda or new Dacia ?

I'm thinking of buying a used Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Elegance. I can pick one up with less than 20,000 on the clock for around £8000. However I keep thinking a brand new Dacia Sandero Stepway isn't much more and its brand new. Which would you buy?

Asked on 7 June 2014 by car_nut80

Answered by Honest John
I'd be more inclined towards the Rapid, even though the ride quality isn't brilliant. Has a huge boot and is narrow enough to easily fit most garages.
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