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    I am looking for a 5-star ANCAP rated manual car for my learner driver son that will serve him well as a P-plater and beyond. I was looking at a Ford Focus, but I have heard it has quality issues (although is this just in the auto), a 2012 or so Mazda3, and a 2013 Hyundai i30 Active. Then there is the Mitsubishi Lancer and the VW Golf. My budget is around about $12-$14,000. Can you please advise?

    Answered by CarsGuide
    18 March 2016
    Carsguide.com.au

    I wouldn’t recommend the Focus or the Golf, European is not the way to go. The best choices are the Mazda3, Mitsubishi Lancer and the Hyundai i30.

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