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Which is better: Renault Fluence or the new Mazda3?

Hi guys,

I'm looking at buying a 2001 Jaguar X-Type 2.5 petrol with very low mileage on the clock. Is there anything I should be aware of in terms of getting it serviced? I don't plan on driving it too much but if something did go wrong is it going to cost me an arm and a leg to fix?

Thanks for your help.

Keith

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I cover around 40k km per year and need to know if this will be a issue in the winter especially?

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Noel Clarke (Drogheda)