IMHO, if the question is just "2nd car in the family - Used or New", the answer depends on same factors applicable to the first car.
If wife is absolutely new to driving, I suggest you go for an ancient M800 and wait till she gets comfortable with that. Then, give the existing hatch to her and you can go in for a sedan.
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