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We are looking to replace our trusty 10 year old SAAB 9-5 Estate with a new manual diesel estate (or similar). It will be used mainly for an 80 mile daily M4 commute. We drive to the Alps so it must also...
I have a BMW 123d coupe 59-plate (Oct 09) in space grey metallic with 11,000 miles on the clock. I am thinking of changing it for an Audi which will be delivered in April/May. What sort of money should...
I'd like to buy a Skoda Yeti 4x4 TDI 2.0 and prefer the diesel for environmental and cost reasons. However, there's a six-month waiting list for new diesel models and the secondhand models are selling...
Need some ideas please. I have back problems and need a car that has height, so it's easy to get in and out of (and of course good seating), room for luggage and a dog and something I can put my Canadian...
My partner and I currently share a car, she commutes 20miles a day and I use the car for fun on weekends. We only cover 6000 miles a year, and as a petrolhead even the modern diesels dont do it for me. Currently...
Thinking of part exchanging my BMW 123D COUPE on a 59-plate, 10,750 miles in Space Grey metallic against the new Audi A1 185ps to be delivered in April/May. What sort of money should I be getting offered...
Probably against your general advice, I am looking to buy a (new) mid size manual diesel 4X4. Could you comment on expected reliability of Honda CR-V 2.2D, Kuga 2.0 TDCi and Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRD? The items...
I am about to buy a BMW 3-Series through Broadspeed (online). The deal means the car would be registered first by the dealer and I would receive the V5 after approx 1-2 weeks, and be the second owner....
I'm an elderly driver with bad arthritis knees and need a high driver's seat for ease of access and decent leg room. Must be automatic, with petrol engine, budget up to £8,000 - £10,000 for car up to...
We tow our caravan (mtpl 1430 cwt) with a 2004 Terrano three-door. We are considering buying a 2005 SEAT Alhambra Stylance, the main reasons being comfort and economy. Please give your opinion.