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I'm almost 63 years of age and I've been a car nut all my life. I currently run a 10-year-old BMW 318 Touring and my wife's 2005 MINI Cooper. I love them both. However, I really want something exciting,...
After 12 years in Hong Kong we will be returning to the UK in the beginning of 2013. I would like to make up for lost time when back in the UK and have something fun that I look forward to driving. Two...
We are considering changing our family car, which is a Citroen C4 1.6. My wife requires a car no longer than the C4 with similar driver's headroom, rear seat legroom and boot space. As we make very frequent...
I'm on the hunt for an economical diesel estate with good performance. Is there anything that comes close to the performance/mpg/tax band/insurance group combination that one appears to get from the pre-2010...
Having read a number of car articles in the Daily Telegraph (yes, some of us in the "Colonies" do read material from outside our borders), I noted your advice in using high-quality fuels, not just for...
It's time to downsize from my Passat 1.8T, but what should I buy? The Golf GT is too big and the Polo GTI only comes as an automatic. So I'm looking at non-Volkswagen cars such as a nearly-new Citroen...
We currently lease a Mercedes CLK cabriolet and the lease is due for renewal this August. We have been advised that this model is no longer made and that the nearest equivalent is the new AMG Sport E Class...
Once again, thanks for your great 'column' in the Saturday's Motoring Section. I appreciate all your comments, and especially those on big tyres and small wheels giving a better ride, and liked your yesterday's...
Should I buy the Renault Megane 1.2 TCE 115hp or the Volkswagen Jetta 1.2 TSI 105hp? Which one is better particularly for engine noise and performance?
I'm thinking of spoiling myself and spending £40,000 or more on a retirement present. So which sports car would you recommend that will not lose money long-term? Perhaps going for something like a Porsche...
 

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