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• Jaguar S-Type (1999 - 2007) - 00 - Auto gearbox fault on - decisions 1 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  I've got a 2000 (X-reg) Jaguar S-Type 3.0 Auto SE, which has developed a gearbox fault - cannot select 4th or 5th gear. It's still drivable around town, but maybe the gearbox will fail totally soon. I'm going to take it to the local auto gearbox place tomorrow.
• Honda Jazz/Fit (2001 - 2008) - random tyre pressures 2 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Since May [I keep records] loss has been random - once the steering and brakes felt so odd I returned home. On checking, both off side tyres were down 3 lbs more than the n/s pair. The latest check revealed the o/s front and n/s rear to be down while the others were fine. The Jazz is sensitive to pressure loss and I am usually aware of the need to check. I am at a loss [pun intended] to explain this and would welcome any ideas.
• MINI Cooper S R53 (2002 - 2007) - 2003, 30k miles - Interesting bargain or scam? 1 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  While looking at the private adds on Autotrader for a Cooper S I was struck by one advertised for £4801, it being a 2003 with 30k miles and supposedly in excellent condition. It turned out that the seller had bought the car in the UK but was now selling it from Switzerland.
• BMW 5-Series E39 (1996 - 2003) - (96-03) 535i (Sport) Wonky chassis/monocoque ? 21 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  The best anyone has come up with is ?It?s just one of those things?. Can you or any of your readers help ?
• Citroen ZX (1992 - 1998) - 1995 1.8 Petrol - Cutting Out On Over-run 30 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  s momentum. Whilst it?s doing this the yellow ecu warning light comes on, but goes out again. Sometimes it also pinks under high load, eg motorway hills, otherwise its a good motor. My instinct says a failing engine management sensor, but which one?
• Focus 1.8 sport s 29 May 2007 (Forum)
  We've been looking for a 1.6 LX or higher at about a year or two old (post 05 shape only). But I've found a dealer with a brand new 1.8 sport s, in black, for £10k. That sounds like a good deal to me, or is it?? If you arent aware, the spec is alloys, elec windows/mirrors,Front/back fogs, air con (not climate pack), cd colour coded spoiler, 16v, 125bhp.
• 1997/R Fiesta 1.25 Zetec-s engine prob. 24 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Hello folks. My girlfriend owns a 1997/R Fiesta with the 1.25 Zetec-s engine. I have used the car a couple of times over the last few days and noticed a fairly serious problem with it which I need help with. The car only shows this problem when cold. When started and driven from cold there is an intermittent fault whereby the engine severly holds back.
• Merc S Class. Have I gone mad? 19 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I could be tight, run a car like I currently do and pocket the wonga. Alternatively... I'm thinking about buying a three/four year old diesel S-Class for about £18-£20K. My reasoning runs that in another three years I'll get about £10K for it, so depreciation will have been about £10K over three years, roughly double my Omega's depreciation (£8K over 5 years), but a price I'm willing to pay for a bit of luxury.
• Jaguar S type diesel 16 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I was invited to a Jaguar driving day yesterday - drove an XJ8 4.2 - very quick, but seeing 6 mpg on the computer and a range of 250 miles on three quarters of a tank makes me come out in cold sweats! Then drove the new S type diesel in Sports guise and what a motor. I can honestly say you do not know what's under the bonnet. It pulls very strongly, has seamless auto gearchanges and is whisper quiet. Bonus is on our 20 mile run it returned 45 mpg.
• Honda Prelude Type-S, opinions? 31 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I have an opportunity to buy a 1997 Prelude Type-S, Japanese import. (Nutter spec, 2.2 VTEC, 230bhp, 0-60 in 6 seconds, 150mph top end, you know the drill.) 75000 miles, unmodified from original spec, excellent overall condition, all proper documentation tracking it right the way back to Japan, was imported to the UK in 1999.
• 306 diesel idle problem after start-up 17 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  t occurred since (just thought I?d include this in case it?s related).
• New or Used? 12 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  My criteria are: Performance Handling Image Reliability Resale Value in 3 years. My current thoughts are: New: Honda Civic Type R Mini Cooper S Seat Leon Cupra R 225 (I can go a little higher than £16k) Used: BMW M3 EVO (98 r/s 40k miles) Audi S3 - (2 years old less than 40k miles) Merc CLK 320 (98 r/s 40k miles) What do you all think?
• Replacement tyres 11 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  I own a 96N Micra 1.0 S, which currently has Dunlop SP Sport D8 175/60 R13 H tyres (pity my car can't do the 130 m.p.h. the tyres are rated at!!!), which may need replacing early next year. I know that the car can take the 155/70 R13 S/T type, but am unsure which type to replace the main set of four.
• Suzuki SX4 S-Cross - Sx4 cross all grip tcss 6 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  This is one of many cars I am debating whether to get  On the true mpg there is 1.6 DDIS ALL GRIP real mpg average 55 out of 64. And 1.6 DDIS...
• Suzuki SX4 S-Cross 1.0 SZ-T uneven rear tyre wear 13 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  My car was bought new in September 2017. Like some other owners, I noticed that both rear tyres were significantly worn on the outer edge. Following the...
• How small is too small? 22 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  One of the cars was this 'mini' mini!. I remeber seeing things like this in magazines now and again back in the 70's and 80's, but have not seen one for ages. Absolutely brilliant!, imagine using this to pop down town for a couple of errands?!. Doesn't seem too expensive to me either, given the price (BL) Mini's can fetch these days (and i don't just mean Cooper's, or cars with motorsport history) https://www.collectionforsale.co.uk/1979-mini-mini
• Mini Cooper S R53 vs Clio 197 vs Ford Focus ST M2 8 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  Hello, I am looking for advice on the best car to purchase out of the 3 above. I know the Focus is a very different car, but I am really looking...
• rover 214 1991 S - rover 214 wipers not turning off 3 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  Hello my  Elderly neighbour has a rover 214 hatchback, they have recently started driving it again after a period of barely any use. Unfortunately...
• Suzuki SX4 S-Cross - Tyre wear 23 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  After 10,000 miles and 1 year from brand new my rear tyres are wearing much more heavily than the front tyres and the LHR is nearly down to the limit...
• Renault Megane. - True value of a s/h Renault revealed. 13 May 2016 (Forum)
  This advert appeared on our local expat forum. Overvalued or cheap? 2006 Silver Renault Megane Scenic Break - Spares and repairs CT until March...