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I'm driving a 2004 Volkswagen Golf Comfortline 1.4 petrol. I want to either get a new smaller car (e.g. Toyota Aygo petrol 1.0-litre) or a diesel Auris (e.g. 2008). Which would be cheaper to run as everything has got more expensive and my journeys not as long and frequent, plus I travel alone mostly. Which would be cheaper to run?
Are Toyota Aygos reliable cars?
Mt wife suffers with back problems. She is driving a SEAT Ibiza 1.2 (2007 60,000 on the clock) and complains that the driver's seat is too low and does not support her back sufficiently. I have looked at a 2012 Mazda2, price €13,750 for which the garage would want €10,000 as a trade-in deal. What is your opinion on the Mazda? On the offer? Can you suggest a better alternative vehicle?
Many thanks
Peter.
I am thinking of buying a 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4; how reliable is this car?
I need advice on which car to buy. I have one child in a car seat, and am planning to have two more children pretty quickly, so I need a car that can accomodate two car seats and a booster seat, that also has plently of boot space for buggies and shopping. Fuel economy is really important for me, as is annual tax charges, as I don't have a lot of spare cash every month. So I have been looking at 1.5 diesels. I have about €9,000 to spend. I love the Nissan Qashqais, I think they are gorgeous, and am really considering buying a 2007 model. However I have been told that they are very hard on fuel, is that true? Do you have any idea what mpg I can expect? My second and third choices are Citroen Xsara Picasso or a Renault Mégane (2009 hatchback). Do you have any advice for me, or any suggestions of a car that would suit my needs?
Thanks in advance.
What car should I upgrade my 2001 D4-D Toyota Avensis to? I was looking at a Renault Scenic 1.5 dCi: are they reliable?
I'm looking for a 1.6-litre diesel hatchback, any good suggestions? Was thinking of maybe a 2008/2009 Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf.
Can you advise on what is the best buy (in terms of reliability and economy) in the €3,500 - €4,000 price range? I am interested in a saloon car.
Thank you
Anne
How good is the Audi A7 3.0-litre diesel quattro? What are its faults?
I'm considering buying a Hyundai Tucson 2.0-litre diesel. Is this a reliable motor? Are there any problems with them? What is fuel consumption like?