I think it's about time I traded in my 2003 black Corsa SXi 1.2 hatchback.

Apart from the usual hideous nightmare of buying a secondhand car (predatory salesmen, stress) which I fear forumites cannot help me with, there's the agonising decision about make and model - which I'm hoping they might.

Briefly, I want a fun, economical car that's good for round town but also OK for motorway driving.

I was convinced I wanted a Yaris, went off that, I quite fancy a Fiesta now. I might even get another Corsa but I don't like the new shape.

Any recommendations / dire warnings you might like to pass on?