I think there are better small cars out at the moment, the Audi A1, the new Fiesta even the Fiat Panda.
Mini, sminny, get the Datsun, Volvo is a good call too.
Dem - my wife has a Mini Copper convertible that she uses most days for shopping trips, lunches, school run etc. and it fits the bill nicely. Neither of us are fans of the bigger models, but the normal Mini is stylish. And when she needs more space she can take the Rangie. (Or the QP is she asks nicely!)
My wife had one of the first Mini Cooper S's back in early 2000..She loved it but it was a bit of a squeeze in the back..great little car...
Ewan,how could you let your lovely wife drive around in something so common!
Dave
the diesel in the Qashqai is better.....
I told her I want her to go for the Volvo or the Qashqai and not the mini but she hit me with "im in love" and also "you should know how that feels as you love the Maserati"
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This is what I have as a daily driver. Albeit that I have the larger engine and a few options etc. It even parks itself! It's a fantastic car.
We had 3 Cooper S in a row before this. It's better than the Mini.
http://www.volvocars.com/uk/all-car...px?offer=1fceaa31-b6a1-4591-8a72-abdf88ff3045