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I purchased my 1999 Elise with 3500 miles when it was 10 years old and gave it its first cam belt change and first oil change. I only drive about 200 miles a year in it to keep it rather special and want...

Maserati GranTurismo or Porsche 911?

I have a 61 plate merc E220 CDI coupe 60K to exchange (worth 14K?) and want to spend up to 35K on either a Porsche 911 or a Maserati Granturismo, both available on about '08 plates. What would you recommend?

Porsche 911 or BMW 6 Series?

I have been offered a four year old Porsche Carrera Cabriolet with only 7000 miles, excellent condition, but £52k original cost with extras £90k. Is a BMW 6 Series Convertible a better buy for day to day...

Buying a fast estate - Octavia vRS or Leon Cupra ST?

I'm currently looking at buying a quick(ish) estate car. I'll be travelling approximately 10,000 miles a year, so petrol seems the best option for me. Having driven Skodas for some time, the Octavia...

Need a fast and comfortable car

Are there any new cars on sale in the UK that are equivalent or superior in all respects to the ride, performance and safety of the 2008 Saab Aero 2.3 HOT 4dr Auto? This was my dream car before a reversing...

Is a used RS4 a good idea?

Im trying to buy a used Audi RS4 but I'm worried. Most of them have high mileages and I don't know if they have any major problems from the gearbox, clutch or engine. Most are selling in the range of...

Golf R carbon build up - is there a cure?

Is there anything I should add to petrol to reduce the carbon build up on the exhaust in my Volkswagen Golf R? Or will it harm engine? There is a build-up on the exhausts. I sometimes use metal polish...

Servicing my Porsche Cayman S?

My 2010 Porsche Cayman S has covered 17600 miles since new and is due it's second service next month, however due to commitments it has only covered 1100 miles since the last service in June 2012, would...

Can you answer my questions about the Porsche Boxster?

I’m confused about getting a Boxster. Mid life crisis, want a car with a bit of vroom, always fancied a Porsche. Test-drove a new Boxster, very nice. Lovely engine, great handling. Unsure about a number...

Can you recommend a sporty estate for my wife's business and a mid-engined sports car for me?

I have been struggling to find a balance of cars in our garage. Our current cars are a 12-year-old Range Rover converted to LPG and a modified 55 plate Audi S4 V8. The latter satisfies my need for speed...