Buying a used estate - what's best?
I need to replace my old Volkswagen Passat diesel estate with something comfortable and reliable. I do less than average mileage and am happy with either a petrol or diesel. Ideally, I want something used and practical. What do you suggest?
Asked on 8 October 2013 by clippie

For low mileage, petrol is better and cheaper. Much cheaper on repair bills too, but even the 1.8 and 2.0 TSI petrol engines have had a few problems in Audis. Better a Toyota Avensis 1.8i or 2.0i Valvematic.
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