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I do about 5000 miles a year, live in the country and require a 4-wheel-drive during snow conditions. You have mentioned the Dacia. Would I be better off buying a new Dacia or a 2-year-old Honda CR-V,...
I was looking at a used Volkswagen Touran but test-drove one and wasn't happy with it. As we are a four-member family, we don't really need seven seats, more a good size boot for weekend trips away. I...
I've read that the Volvo S80 2012 could depreciate in value by up to 80 per cent after just three years and 30,000 miles. Could you please give me the reason why, as I am looking to purchase a 25,000 mile...
I've been looking at second hand prices on low mileage 2012 Insignias. Cars that cost £24,000 new are being sold via Auto Trader for around £10,000 a few months later. I know nobody pays the full list...
I bought a new BMW 3 Series last year and am debating whether to trade it in either after two years or just before its third birthday. Financially, I guess, after two years it will have taken its biggest...
I currently have a BMW Z4 and have been shocked by its depreciation. I'm looking to change to a more practical car - either the A1 Sportback or the new A3. Which would you suggest, given the depreciation...
I'm thinking of spoiling myself and spending £40,000 or more on a retirement present. So which sports car would you recommend that will not lose money long-term? Perhaps going for something like a Porsche...
I'm thinking of spoiling myself and spending about £40K or more on a retirement present. I currently run a 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK Elegance and have done so since 2001. Just had a new mass air sensor...
I'm offered a black with beige leather 2011 Lexus IS250C SE-L coupe convertible for £27,350, taxed for a year with full tank, first service, and IS250C mats, for a cash purchase. It was previously a Lexus...
You are a fan of the 3.0d XF is it better than the 2.2ld? Assuming the list price of 3.0ld luxury is £36,950 but available on line for around £31,000. Stratstone are currently advertising an old style...