Trade in value would be an issue for me, so I certainly would not buy an expensive FIAT/Kia etc. I think I would get a Skoda too if I could find one fast enough. I looked at the space spec Fabias and although they will be bigger and safer than the Panda I bought I bet in the city they would be no where near as fun to drive.
I hate driving in traffic but I love controlling an engine, I love high reving cheeky cars hence buying a FIAT.
I think two many people also try to buy too flash and can't afford to run it. I had £7k to spend on a car, I bought the most basic thing possible for that money, its as much as a chic magnet as white paint but if I had bought a £7k second hand BMW the running costs would make me resent it.
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Snob base model vs high spec budget brand 
Snob base model vs high spec budget bran.. 
