Small auto for £3.5k?

[CoolHands]

My missus has a nice 2009 mini Cooper s (r56) which isn’t ideal for work (heavy traffic) as we just had clutch and dmf replaced as old ones burnt out which cost £800.

I’m thinking if I sold it now as just passed mot too, would get about £3250. If so then what could she replace it with that isn’t expensive - but this time an auto as of traffic / her driving technique. Smallish is good. Must be petrol; and modern is good eg she would never drive a classic.

Any general reliable but fun(ish) models that come to mind?

[PistonRings]

Mk2 TT?

[ZX10R NIN]

DS3 DStyle 120 N/A with a conventional auto makes it a good choice:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106244...

Clio GT Line TomTom

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106083...