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Have you any experience of the Volvo V60 D4 SE? I understand that the ride quality is poor on the standard dynamic chassis currently offered by Volvo and that there is no alternative available in the UK?...
We seem to feel every road imperfection that our 3-year-old automatic Astra traverses on the short journeys we mostly make. The Citroen C5 we had previously was better, but like driving a battleship. A...
I'm 21 and looking for a reliable and reasonably priced car. I've shopped around and I quite like what the Chevrolet Lacetti has to offer. I'm not really bothered about the mod cons, the one that I have...
I have driven a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 L and a Volvo S40 1.8 L, and love the drive, comfort, and solid interior in addition to their reliability. I now need a new car. I have a budget of £14,000 and am interested...
I have read a lot of the threads on suggested comfortable rides. However, they are all rather dated. Do you have any particular recommendations for family cars with a better ride than my 57-reg Kia Cee'd...
The handling on my 59-plate Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 is really solid on the sports low profile tyres and wheels. Can I fit the standard SLK wheels and tyres? Any snags or warranty issues, and will it make...
I currently run a five-year-old Peugeot 206 SW which has been fine, but I would like to consider changing to something of a similar size that would provide a better (softer) ride, as my wife and I are...
My wife runs a 2003 MINI Cooper S which she has had from new. In truth she would have been better served by a Cooper, as the ride quality is not good and potholes must be avoided at all costs. I have noticed...
My wife and I are looking to get a 'runaround' which is suitable for transporting our new granddaughter and my wife's elderly mother. We think it needs to have five doors and we've eliminated the Yaris,...
We would like to replace our 2002 Renault Megane Fidji (1.6 petrol) with a similar car as my wife likes the height of the front seats. We would like a car with lower VED if possible. Have you any suggestions...
 

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