Buy a Better Spec Older Car? Or Average Newer Car?

I currently drive a 2011 3 Door Ford Fiesta mk7, I have a baby due soon and as such this car will not be very practical

I have found a 2007 5 door Alfa Romeo 159 with 23,000 on the clock for £6500 but for around this money I could get a 1 or 2 year old Cheverolet Cruze/Vauxhall/Peugeot for example.

My question is; would it be a wise choice buying a 7 year old car that is much better than the others, in my opinion, or should I purchase something newer for around the same cost?

Well, doubtful you will have much time to work on it, newer would probably be better.

"would it be a wise choice buying a 7 year old car that is much better than the others".

How do you define "better"?

All else being equal ( it's a simplified statement, I know… ), a newer vehicle should give you less trouble than an older one.

I would go with the newer cars. Alfa doesn't have a sterling reputation for quality. Big improvements have been made in the last 5 years, you would benefit from those with a newer car.

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