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Jun.29,2011
Whats would be the most Energy Efficient car available in the UK.
I was looking at the toyota Prius mainly because its toyota and my current toyota
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has lasted me 10 years without once breaking down or having any faults and I know on general that Toyota’s are pretty good cars. don’t really want a small car no smaller or bigger than my current so if you have any other suggestions thank you.
Sorry if some of this makes no sence the new spellchecker is changing my words which are correct.
Honda Jazz
Kia Carens for more room
avoid Toyota Vios
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