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Is the 2006 Lexus IS 200 an expensive car to run?

Hello. I am a member of the car sharing cooperative Stattauto in Luebeck Germany. I wonder if you are involved in some sort international car sharing body and I could use the facility while on holiday in Ireland. Best wishes from the sunny Baltic.

Do you think this Audi A4 Cabriolet is worth the price tag on it with such a high mileage on the clock?

Thinking about buying a 2003 Renault Laguna. Are they reliable cars?

I need to replace my 2001 Ford Focus Estate and have a couple of options to choose from: an 09 Focus Estate (Style) 1.6 with 87,000 kilometres (UK import) or a 2010 Renault Grand Mégane (Royle) with 58,000 kilometres. Both are around the same price (Mégane is only €650 dearer). Which of these would be the most reliable and of better value?

What problems does the Ford Fusion 1.4 have?

What is the best type of 4x4 with a manual transmission and diesel engine?

Which used car is the best to buy for a first time buyer who has a learner licence?

Hi, I'm looking at buying a Renault Clio and I'm split between two options: a 2008 1.2 petrol with 70,000 kilometres (€6,495) or a 2003 1.5 diesel with 170,000 kilometres (€2,750). I'm going to be doing around 90 kilometres a day on the M50 so I'm looking for something fuel efficient and cheap to run but obviously I want reliability too.

Would there be a big difference between the cost of running these two cars? I know the 1.5 diesel engine is more efficient but would the car's age mean that its performance (and economy mainly) would have dropped off significantly over the years? Also, do you think the 2003 Clio might be likely to start costing money from an upkeep and maintenance point of view?

I understand that you don't know this specific car's history but in general would a Renault Clio of this age have a good or bad reputation when it comes to upkeep and mechanical issues etc?

Thanks

I am looking at buying a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 with 110,000 kilometres on the clock. It just had a new timing belt, tensioners, water pump and variator fitted. What do you think?