Which used diesel car is best for £6000?

I want to buy a used diesel car for £6000. It must be reliable and boast lively performance. I'd also like an automatic gearbox, but not essential. I have shortlisted the Honda Civic 2.2TD. BMW 120D. Vauxhall...

Buying a used car - VW Golf or Honda Civic?

I currently have a three-door 2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 diesel. It has a manual gearbox and has done around 180,000 miles, on the original clutch, flywheel, turbo etc. I am looking to replace it with a...

Buying a Dacia Duster - Which model is best?

Which new petrol Dacia Duster should I go for with respect to resale in 3/5 years? (I do less than 6k a year mainly commute 16 miles total) a) 1.6 4x4 Ambiance prime Basic spec that I can live with but,...

Citroen C3 Pluriel - which is the best engine?

I am looking to buy a late Pluriel. Could you tell me which is the best engine and is the diesel a modern one with a DPF or is at an older style?

Buying a used compact estate - petrol or diesel?

I want to buy a used compact estate car (Focus/Golf size). I cover 20,000 miles per year on mixed A roads and country lanes. I'm looking at 09/10 model year and plan to run it into the ground. Would you...

Diesel versus petrol - which is the best bet for long term ownership?

I am thinking of buying a Skoda Octavia and will probably keep it 10+ years. Is a diesel a better bet for a more reliable engine? I do approx 15,000 miles a year.

Buying a new car - petrol or diesel?

I want to buy a new car. I cannot decide between the Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI or the Suzuki Vitara 1.6 petrol. The Suzuki has more equipment for less money, but is slower and has higher fuel consumption....

Buying a used Focus - petrol or diesel?

We are thinking of buying a 2013 Ford Focus. We are advised that the 1.6 diesel is fine for longish journeys, but are concerned that it might give problems if only short journeys are used due to the DPF....

Jaguar XJ - X350 - petrol or diesel?

Thinking of buying Jaguar XJ - X350 model. I drive about 250 miles per week, and wondered if the diesel made sense, or if the 3.0-litre V6 would be more reliable and increased fuel cost would be offset...

Starting a new job with a 60 mile commute - should I buy a diesel?

I'm starting a new job soon, which will involve a daily 60 mile motorway commute. Should I change my petrol Fiat Punto for a diesel? If yes, what would you recommend around £10-12k?