Hey Harry, why not also bring the Ford Fusion into consideration.
It provides excellent space for 5 adults with a decent ride, and had enough roof height to accomodate you. It is quite peppy to drive around in the city and the highway, and can take on a decent share of bad-roads.
FE may be a bit lesser than Swift/Getz, but it may not be a big issue with your low usage. You may also want to check out its resale value, which is low.
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Too much work, too less play - seems like I need some BHP |