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Is a Ford Focus 1.6 diesel TDCi reliable after 100,000 miles?

Any common issues with the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe four-wheel drive or things to look out for when purchasing this vehicle? May go for 2005 or 2007, but want same type Santa Fe, manual, diesel.

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Would I save much money, fuel wise, by swapping my 2003 petrol Volkswagen Golf 1.6 (which averages 35mpg) for a 2007 Volkswagen Passat 1.6 FSI? Or would the saving be negligable?

What is the best car to go for in 2008, Nissan Tiida or Toyota Avensis? Both are diesel for around €8,500.

Is the Peugeot 206 CC a reliable car? What about the Volkswagen Beetle.

How do you rate the 2008 Lexus IS 220 diesel? How much approx should it cost?

How reliable is the Renault Fluence and are there any hidden faults that we should know about? We are thinking of buying a 2010 model.

My Mazda6 is 1.8 petrol model: 2005. 230,000km, very good condition serviced regularly, trouble free. It's a sedan. What is the approx current value of it? I drive 25,000km approx per annum. Would it be advisable to change to a 2.2 Mazda6 turbodiesel?

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Seven-seaters: can you give me a full list of the possibilities in Ireland and the tax on each model pre- and post-2008? It's so hard to decide! Any recommendation?

Did Toyota have a problem year with the Avensis?