Trading in my old car for a new one, what should I get?

I have a 3 year old Clio 1.2 3-door. I finish paying for it in April. I think I should trade in for new. I want similar size car but with better fuel economy (currently avg 36mpg) and cheap/no tax (currently...

Is buying a SAAB a bad idea?

I'm contemplating buying a 2008 SAAB 9-3 Aero 180 TTiD sportswagen (55k FSSH) for £10k. Given SAABs current plight - is this now a risky buy? The car is great, but I'm worried about spending £10K now...

Buying a Jaguar X-Type

I am thinking of buying a Jaguar X-Type in 2012. I only drive 4000 miles a year with many short journeys. I could spend up to 10k. Prefer automatic but manual OK. Petrol or diesel? AWD or not? 20k miles...

I need a used diesel 4X4

I am looking for a used diesel 4x4 which will see heavy off-road use as a farm and woodland utility vehicle, and little motorway/long-distance use. The various reviews do not answer two specific questions...

Which convertible?

My wife has a Saab 9-3 convertible (53) which she has loved. Recently things have started to go wrong, mostly electrical - windows, central locking and trim breaking. She would like to have a similar...

ix35 or ASX?

Should I buy an ix35 or ASX? I live in a rural area and do about 18k a year. Looking at the ASX4 or ix35 Premium. Love the styling, need 4WD, mpg is important, as well as re-sale and ownership costs.

2005 Mondeo a good buy?

Considering a Mondeo on an 05 plate with 73k on the clock. It's 1.8 that's been well looked after but has had no major work as yet. Price is a non-negotiable £2695. The price seems ok to me but is this...

Buying a model on run-out

I'm considering purchasing a used S40 but understand they are to be discontinued in 2012. Are there any pitfalls to buying a model run out in terms of parts, service, repairs and resale please?

What car fits these requirements?

Here's a conundrum. I'm tall. So I need a car with the following. 1. Seat height adjustment for both driver AND passenger. 2. Auto gearbox. 3. Full length glass roof. (Doesn't necessarily have to open.) Priced...

Buying a high-mileage used car

I'm thinking about buying a new car and it has 139,000 miles on the clock, is that worth buying at 700 quid? The car is a 2001 Ford Focus 1.6l 3dr hatchback.