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I am now a widower in my mid seventies and still wish to do a certain amount of convenient motoring, short and long distances. It seems to me that the best type of vehicle to get would be a smallish car - Ford Focus size. As I am able to afford something fairly good to indulge myself, please would you suggest a few cars (automatic drive) to consider that would give very good ride quality, ease of driving, quietness, smoothness, comfort, good equipment, economy, reliability. Not much to ask.

Asked on 3 October 2009 by

Answered by Honest John
Renault Megane CVT auto on 15" wheels with 195/65 tyres.
Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:
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