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You may be interested to know what we are buying after our e-mail exchange. By chance, we tried the new Laguna, and we were both smitten. Comfortable, quiet, smooth etc. So we are buying tomorrow from...
I currently drive a 57 plate X5 7-seater, which we have had since new, and my husband drives and old but very well maintained 5 Series. He has been waiting to be able to afford a smart sporty something....
My wife and I are returning to the UK after 27 years in The Netherlands. We expect to move in July 2009. The pound is so low and there are so many discounts available that I intend to buy 2 new cars in...
Volvo XC60, Honda CRV, BMW X3? All diesel. Which would you recommend for two 64year olds, both tall?
I'm thinking of buying a Ford Focus hatchback. But which series, and which engine? I live in west London completely surrounded by speed bumps. I will mostly use the car for short trips. So the suspension...
I have driven a Nissan Micra 1.3 auto from new for nearly 13 years, with very little going wrong. I had the gearbox sorted by King Automatics of Epsom (recommended by HJ) a year ago, needed because of...
If I can get a satisfactory discount, I am contemplating purchasing a new Ford Mondeo. I do not want a car that has sat out in the open for a long time. How can I check the manufacture date? As part of...
My local Vauxhall dealer is offering a brand new Corsa Expression 1.0 for £5,995. The price includes a discount of £796 and a further £1,000 discount if you have an old vehicle to scrap under their eco...
My wife and I have an 04 Jazz CVT and an 06 Impreza auto. We now need only one car between us. The Impreza costs an arm and a leg to insure and to quench its thirst. The Jazz is our ideal car ... BUT...
I would appreciate your advice in the purchase of a used car for myself. I currently drive a Ford Ka to work but I would like something a bit smarter and with a little more street cred. As a teacher, a...
 

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