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Need a used motorway muncher - what do you suggest?

My 2006 Jaguar XJ diesel is starting to give me problems. The car has covered 109,000 miles and rather than paying for repairs I would rather change the vehicle for something else. I'm looking for something 2-3 years old, automatic and above all a comfortable ride with a history of reliability.

I do 20k a year mostly motorway miles. My car is probably worth 4-5k trade in and I have a max 15k to add to it. I know my budget won't get the same class of car as the XJ. I was thinking of petrol but my mileage may lean to a diesel.

Asked on 7 September 2014 by Funkyboy1

Answered by Honest John
Current model Mazda 6. It's not only the best front wheel drive car in its class, it's also incredibly strong. Rides better on 17-inch wheels than 19s, but to get the top features you have to go for the Sport with the 19s. Excellent 6 speed autobox.
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