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• What Used Car for £16k? 27 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Key criteria are (a) reliable (b) good performance and handling (c) a bit 'special' (d) small enough to go in my small garage (d) not a convertible (e) a good local dealer ( I live in Sheffield). I currently have a 1999 Mazda 323. The shortlist so far: Nissan 350z - though hard to find one for this price, and likely to be too big for garage. Mazda RX8 - seem to be a lot around, but would need to find one that has had the required tlc (ie, not used for short journeys).
• TVM metamorphosis. 15 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  here is the shortlist (and no you can add nothing else or any other engine combinations) C4 5DR 1.6HDi SX Old PICASSO 1.6HDi DESIRE FORD FOCUS EST 2.0D GHIA MAZDA 5 2.0TS2 MAZDA 6 EST 2.0TS2 MERCEDES BENZ A160 5DR 2.0CDi CLASSic NISSAN QASHQAI 1.6VISIA PEUGEOT 307 S/W 1.6HDi110 SE PEUGEOT 407 S/W 1.8S RENAULT MEGANE EST 2.0 DYNAMIQUE RENAULT SCENIC 5DR 1.6 DYNAMIQUE SEAT ALTEA 5DR 1.9PDSTYLANCE SEAT ALTEA XL 5DR 1.9PDSTYLANCE SEAT LEON 5DR 1.9TDi STYLANCE SEAT TOLEDO 5DR 1.9PD STYLANCE SKODA OCTAVIA EST 1.9PD AMBIENTE TOYOTA AURIS 5DR 1.6i TSPIRIT TOYOTA AURIS 5DR 2.0 D4D T3 VAUXHALL ASTRA EST 1.9D150 DESIGN VAUXHALL VECTRA EST 1.9D150 EXCLUSiV VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9D120 DESIGN VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 5DR 1.9TDi SPORT and way out of left field C4 3DR 1.6HDi by LEOB ------------------------------ T our V an M an TM < Ex RF >
• mazda engine ticking 15 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  I have an MX5 1.8i - 1996, uk spec. about 100k miles. I've owned it for the last 6 years and never needed any major work on it. I've looked around online...
• What car to choose 9 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  If you were to choose a vehicle from the list below which one would you go for based on the price, handling of the vehicle, boot size, running cost and tax?  Honda CRV Mazda CX- 5 Skoda Octavia VRS Vauxhall Insignia  I've currently got a BMW 3 series estate but find the boot size quite small, and the comfort not so great on long jorneys.   
• Used petrol car prices 28 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  Has anyone noticed used dealers taking advantage of the bad diesel press and increasing the price of petrol cars (particularly larger vehicles)? Last year I was toying with the idea of buying a Mazda CX5 petrol, never got arount to it and now they are a grand more for same age/spec. It's almost worth buying diesel agin and putting up with reliability issues.  
• Any - Learner insurance 22 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Following on from the learners first car thread, can I ask for opinions on the pros and cons of a learner purchasing and insuring their own car as opposed...
• Best window replacement firm? 23 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Had my Mazda 323 broken into this evening, and the radio/cassette nicked. I can pick up a new cheap & cheerful stereo at Halfords, but are there any recommendations for getting the passenger's side window replaced?
• Vauxhall Astra H (2004 - 2009) - Vauxhall diesels (modern ones) Any good ? 15 May 2008 (Forum)
  Just came across a 2005 Astra 1.7 cdti. It struck me that there's been plenty of talk about common rail problems (especially Ford and Mazda) and VAG comparisons, but not much mention of Vauxhall (unless I missed it). Any views welcome. Thanks
• Which 4x4 Estate 13 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  At the moment I can only seem to see the Audi A4 Avant Quattro that fits the bill. I like the look and feel of the Mazda 6 Sport AWD and the Subaru Impreza WRX but they don't come with a diesel engine. Are there any other 4x4 diesel estate cars out there worth considering?
• ford focus 30 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  but i'm concerned on reliability, the list is massive on the car by car breakdown. is it just the fact their is so many, or are they no way near as reliable as a honda, toyota, mazda or nissan, because thats the type of reliability i need in a medium sized car that doesn't look dated. i still don't think a ford is as well built as a japenese car. c'mon they are the kings of electronics!
• Mazda 3 - Mazda 3 2.2 d engine failure - warranty problem 13 May 2015 (Forum)
  Some mentioned injectors, others made no mention. I also went onto the Mazda website, did an online service booking request, which found a local mazda dealer offering the scheduled 75,000 mile service for around £400. When I rang them to ask what was included, he made no mention of injectors.
• Recommendations for a new family automatic please 14 Oct 2024 (Forum)
  Budget is  £13k  looking for petrol or hybrid automatic. Like the look of Mazda 6 (petrol) just wondering where there are any other options I have missed? Hatchback could work if it has magic seats not sure how common they are now. I'm in Birmingham. Thanks      
• Advice Car - Diesel 12 May 2018 (Forum)
  Hi Im after a replacement car, I travel about 20k, need a descent size car. top budget would be 11k(ideal 8-9k) mileage under 70k ideally. 2012 onwards.  Options I looked at are hyundai i40, mazda 6, octavia.  Id like a reliable car, holds value and good extras Any advice would be helpful on the 3 cars above.   Thanks
• BMW 3 Series Touring - BMW 3 Series 2007 reliability? 17 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  Are there ay issues with a 3 series (petrol) from 2006/2007? I have 6k to spend on an estate and can either go 2010 Mazda, Ford, Toyota or 2007 BMW. Is there any benefit to BMW? I know a lot of people have them and in searches tere seems to be a lot with high mialage which suggests they last...
• car recommendations budget 26 Feb 2017 (Forum)
    I need boot space and descent enough economy so 2litre would be out of the picture. was considering ford mondeo 1.6,1.8 07 onwards, mazda 1.6, possibly octavia all petrols/hatchbacks.  any advice on the above or others  would be great Thanks
• New tyres 29 Jun 2015 (Forum)
    This has probably been done to death before and, if so, I apologise but could somebody who knows what's what please advise of the correct driving procedure immediately after new tyres have been fitted. I have a Mazda 6 2.0litre and have had new front and rear tyres fitted this last week. Is it necessary to 'drive them in'? If so, how? There seems to be a lot of contradictory advice on various websites.Thanks in advance.
• Focus - Used 98/99 hatchback under £1000 19 May 2013 (Forum)
  Looking for reliable, cheapish, good hatchback and I have narrowed it down to the Ford Focus (1.6/1.8) ,  Honda Civic (1.4/1.5),  and Mazda 323(1.6) It looks like I would only be able to afford around the 98/99 models. I has to be manual as I want to use it to help my son to drive   Any views on these  
• Buying a different car you set out to buy 30 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  Reading Redhound's post who came home with a different car they set out to.buy. I set out to buy something like a BMW 3 series I came home with an Mazda RX8. Uneconomical, uncomfertable on long runs, no hatch I set out to buy a cheaper second car, a Focus or similar, bought an Alfa 156 saloon  
• Audi A6 - need to buy a car 29 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  I am looking at Passat 2.0tdi common rail. . Opinions please. I am also think of perhaps Merc Bclass,A4 mazda 6. opinions please guys, i am confused. I only do about 9k per annum.
• All - Perception of brand desirability 19 Jun 2010 (Forum)
    What order would you put the following brands (I've put them in my perceived order from Highest to Lowest) : BMW (Highest) Audi Mercedes Jaguar Lexus Toyota VW Honda Mazda Ford Renault Vauxhall Citroen Peugeot Seat Skoda (Lowest)   Feel free to add other marques into the list...