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Sambo, it is Ronda's car, and she says no hatch "They look ugly" (her words)

Phil, Had not thought about Suzuki, but there is no dealer in Alice.

Rog246, Golf is hatch only, Jetta is sedan but new model is just shy of $30k by the time you drive out the door. Sadly no Mazda dealer out here.

Towmaster, definatly new (she deserves to be spoilt) we looked at a Cruz, but Ronda does not like the interior look.

Cheers Merv & Brett.

Gav, just slightly out of budget.

DBN04, Thanks for feedback, Rental yards will give a decent indication.

AC-460, Ronda refuses to drive the Cobra, she has been offered the keys.

Slowy, if things stall then I will be in Melbourne in 3 weeks time, I may tour a few car yards for a look.

One F Geof, Had not thought about Subaru as I just "assumed" they would be up higher in price, will go for a look, Cheers.

Glen, Mazda does look good, but no back up in Alice, but if nothing happens in teh next week I will look when I visit Melbourne.