The dilemma
For the past eight years, Susie has owned a 1999 1.4 litre VW Polo and it's served her well, but the rising cost of servicing and WOF requirements means she wants to update.
"I'm keen just to replace the Polo with another second-hand one - I know European cars can be costly but I love the Polo," she says.
"But I'm also interested in a Suzuki Swift, although they are becoming a very common sight on our roads and I do like to drive something a little bit different."
She lives in inner-city Auckland and just needs her car for the school run and to her job in the CBD.