Best car I have ever owned (12 yrs and 140000 miles later).Two front disc's and a starter motor was all that was required in that time/mileage. Totally reliable and nice to drive. Can't be bad to that. Well done Honda.

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In 2009 I bought a used Renault Megane 1.9Dci (2005) with 27k miles on the clock. I paid £6k for it and initially was very pleased with the car and it's performance. It gets plenty of mpg, and is actually a really nice car to drive.
But then the problems started. First the electrics started to go. The electrics in the driver window failed and needed to be fixed. Renault agreed to pay 50% of the bill. The glow plugs need to be replacement on a reglular basis (check injection message will appear on the trip computer)
Then, with 76k miles on the clock, the megane started to burn an alarming aount of oil. I replaced the oil filter and gave it a good flush out. But to no avail. One week later the Turbo blew on it. This can cost from £600 to £1000 to replace.
I ended up selling it on for virtually nothing after doing a lot of research on the web and came to the conclusion that the blown turbo was only the beginning of the problems.

Before you buy a Renault Megane (03 onwards), PLEASE PLEASE do some research on the web and I guarantee you will look elsewhere. Just do a search for "Renault Megane turbo failure" or "Renault Megane engine failure" and you will see just how common this problem is with the Renault Megane.
If I could go back in time I would never have bought it and I can assure you I will never buy another Renault.

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I bought an 05 BORA when it was four years old. I have driven it over 50,000 miles now and would buy another but VW stopped making them in 05! Reliable, excellent finish, 50mpg. Good car!

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The Citreon C5 1.6 HDI VTR is the best all rounder i have ever driven. I have driven hundreds of different cars over the past 30 years. It is comfortable, weel kitted out, smooth, reliable and this diesel for it's size returns amazing MPG. The room for luggage is fantastic. It isn't a rocket ship and it can, if pushed be floaty around tight corners but for normal everyday driving that most of us do it is first class. Cheap to service to. A1

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Had my Toledo for about 3 months. These cars are known for having puddles on the ground (which mine did) but all was well when I bought it apart from this. The driving is smooth and enjoyable.. But within this small time frame the clutch started giving bother.. And then the turbo. Had to sell it for scrap in the end. Never again

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I have recently taken delivery of the new V40 as a company car. Volvo are replacing the V30 & V50 models with this compact family hatchback. The first 2,000 miles have been good with an economical return of just over 50mpg. The cabin is well equipped with clever storage options and good overall comfort for the driver and passenger. The boot is however limited in size and leg room in the back for adults is also a slight issue.

The 1.6 diesel is efficient without sports like performance, although with £0 road tax and falling within a low company tax band suits my needs. Overall the V40 should provide more competition for the likes of the BMW 1 Series, VW Golf and Audi A3.

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HI BOUGHT MINE NEW SEPT 2000 NOW HAS 110,000 AND STILL ORIGINAL EXHAUST.HAS NEVER GIVEN ANY TROUBLE VERY RELIABLE JUST GET IT SERVICED EACH YEAR BEFORE MOT DUE.WAS THINKING OF CHANGING TO NEWER MODEL BUT IN NO HURRY AS STILL RUNNING WELL.BEST VALUE CAR EVER HAD.

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Love the car have it 1.5years so far and very happy, quality feel and safe and secure loadsa great features and varieties. mine is 2007 model and has now 124000 miles on it and it hasn't a rattle yet fully silent best quality car ive ever had so far.

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love this car, as all petrol hondas they are trouble free.
For a 2.4 it isnt bad on fuel, not great for short town driving, expect around 22mpg, although it can do 45mpg on long journey.

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Brilliant car, never any trouble with it. Would recommend one to anyone. Comfortable over long journeys and has the power when you need it

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a lot better built than renault or vauxhall eqivelant although no 7 seats, more roomy inside than standard focus, 1.8 engine is fast and smooth.gets 36mpg and 195 to tax.

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What a great car, I've owed this car from new and have put 68k miles in 7 years. It has been through 3 MOT with no work carried out on the car. The is a wee bit hard on fuel short distance about 45mpg and long distance 52mpg. Yes I would buy a Toyota again.

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very good engine but can have its faults such as power steering pipe had to be replaced twice plugs every month due to ford designers being to lazy and cheap to put a engine cover on the engine supose they need to save the extra 5er , would i buy another 1 ? mybe in deisel had the 2010 model for a month it was worse

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We've had our 1.6 petrol manual Zafira since it was 3 years old (ex-Motability car). 70,000 miles in 5 years and still on original clutch, and exhaust. It does about 38 mpg, which isn't bad for a big car. Running costs have been minimal - timing belt / water pump, tyres, brake pads etc. The AC has packed up, probably needs a new condensor but we can live without it - it wasn't great when working anyway. It doesn't rattle or leak. My wife loves it, great family car which we plan to hold on to for as long as we can.

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Love this car, so roomy, lovely to drive, flexible layout, and light interior all make up for the low mpg. If you buy a well serviced old model, you won't be disappointed!

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Owned a Rodius for 4 years and bought second hand. This really is such a practical car, having 7 adult size seats and a huge boot to rival any estate car. Climate control with roof aircon vents and a seperate heater for the back seats.

Reliability has been great with a smooth Mercedes sourced engine and Auto gearbox. Fuel consumption around town is 30mpg and fully loaded with 7 and lugagge got around 37mpg. Only 'breakdown' was a leaking Power steering rubber hose. Servicing has been under £200 a year.

It doesnt feel as big as it looks when driving.

I dont think there are any other MPVs out there that rival the car for £ value that this offers

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This is easily the best car i have ever owned. In 2 years ownership i have had no problems whatsoever. The car has been reliable in all weather conditions. Power is readily available and i find the car very aesthetically pleasing. Car is great economically also.
Cannot recommend any more!!

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I have this car 4 years on the 9/1/13 and i also bought this car from mark kearnan in newry. he is a sound bloke to deal with and you can trust his motors.anyway i bought this car with high miles on it 92000 and i have done another 40000 and had no bother at all ,only mot times ie brakes tyres the normal services. I m always looking at cars mark has but finding it very hard to part with my V70 . My honest opinion is that they are a brill car go for one with FSH and all the extras and dont be afraid of one with big miles. see mark he is ur man if u want one at the rite money.

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My scenic has just turned two years old with 26,000 miles on it and im over the moon with it, This is my second scenic and have to admit the new model has came on leaps and bounds from the older model. Driving to Dublin on a regular basis i get 55-58 MPG and the specification of the Dynamique Tom Tom is everything you would need in a car. Overall very impressed

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