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## Transcript

[ MUSIC ] So if you had an extra $ 10, 000 and you needed a car, these are three options that might work for you. So, the first option is a 2008 Ford Fusion. This is great for a small family that needs to run errands, pick up groceries, have a little bit of extra room, and also gets about 23 miles to the gallon. And has a V6 engine. So another option is a 2008 KIA sportage. It's bit of a bigger car. It's roomy. It has some space, and it's good if you're a small business. And, you need to carry some products from place to place. And, our last option is the 2007 Toyota Prius. This is the second generation Prius, and you get to about 46 miles to the gallon.

So it's a very good value bet if you need to commute long distances to work. So, for $ 10, 000 you are not going to get the coolest car, you are not going to get the sexiest car. But each of these provides good value and isn't going to sort of run out on you, when you need it most. [ MUSIC ]

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