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We currently have a Ford Galaxy which I love. We need to replace it soon with a car that can tow up 1500kg and has a comparable boot space (1300 litres I believe). My husband would like some luxury as...
I'm thinking about buying a 2009 Porsche Carrera 2 3.8S (Gen 2 997). A good example with low miles seems to be selling for about £50,000. How would you rate this as a longer term investment (my thinking...
I've just changed my Porsche Boxster 981 for a 718. I've only had one automatic in 44 years, but the PDK is fantastic. Anyway, I know the sport button gives you sharper responses but does it affect fuel...
I'm looking to purchase a new BMW 440i. Please can you add some clarity to the wildly opposing views on the benefits, or not, of Adaptive M Sport suspension (£515)? All road tests in magazines say it's...
I am in the very enviable position of spending up to £90,000 on a car and want something very sporty like a Lamborghini Gallardo. Although I need to want and like a car, what would you suggest is good...
I've been looking around lately for an Audi A8 and have seen a 2005 4.2 TDI twin turbo with 128,000 miles on the clock. Is it worth buying?
I currently have a BMW 318is which is getting on and have £20,000 to spend on a new car. I would like something used that's a nice, petrol, manual and possibly a convertible. The pedal positioning in my...
I'm thinking of getting an upmarket SUV and I'm open to your recommendations. Something like an Audi Q5 or Lexus RX450h, or similar that is a couple of years old might suit. I've never driven an SUV before...
I want to replace my much loved Jaguar XF 3.0 Portfolio diesel. Having browsed a Mercedes-Benz forecourt and found only used diesel cars on offer, I would be interested to hear your suggestions for petrol...
I would like to buy a Mercedes-Benz AMG estate, 2014 onwards. Which model would you recommend in petrol?