Buying a reliable small car - Polo or Fiesta?

Can you share your thoughts on the Volkswagen Polo (petrol or diesel) after 2009 as a used buy? Compared to the Ford Fiesta 1.6 (petrol or diesel) after 2008?

Asked on 17 March 2015 by A Davies

Answered by Honest John
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