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2009 Mitsubishi Outlander Diesel Manual 4x4 by CMG • 15th January 2012
Bought the outlander new pre-reg in dec-09,had an A4 before, it doesn't have the kerb appeal of the A4 but it can go places the A4 can't (especially in the snow) The driving experience is ok, handling isn't bad for a car of this size, but the 2 litre 140ps diesel engine is a bit sluggish, although we are getting 43 mpg on avg which isn't bad for a 4x4. A handy feature is the 4 wheel drive selection knob,which allows you to switch between 2wd,4wd & 4wdlock with a simple twist of the selection knob. All in all not a bad 4x4 for the money and very good in the snow...
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mark 4 golfs _ RUBBISH
60%
2001 Volkswagen Golf Petrol Manual Family Car by mikey • 15th January 2012
My first (and last) Golf.
Multitudr of faults with mark 4 golfs.
When first bought I had to repace the front anti roll bar bushes (£££)
Then the driver side electric window broke (££)
Then one of the front springs broke, while inspecting this the other was noted to be near broken (£££)
The car started running like a pig - cutting out and erratic tick-over
the started motor started sticking on -
the door handles broke on both front doors
then a rear axel bush went (£££)
the wipers wont switch off sometimes and when they do the stop halfway up the windscreen
interior lights stopped working

So much for Volkswagen reilability :(
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Freelanders the best
80%
Land Rover Freelander 4x4 by barney • 12th January 2012
I really love these cars built like tanks,excellent in the winter dont get stuck anymore like i did when i drove my bmw 5 series great car really reliable wouldnt change my freelander for the world.
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2006 Mercedes C Class 220 CDI Avantgarde
100%
2006 Mercedes C-Class Diesel Tiptronic Saloon by Rab K • 10th January 2012
This is my third Merc have to say this one I love the most.
I have been driving for over 35 years and drove all kinds of cars this car just ticks all the box's.
As you can see the rating i have giving it.
Every time im am not using the car my other nicks it even she know the difference lol.
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Fantastic 4x4
100%
2002 Jeep Cherokee Petrol Automatic 4x4 by Jeep Lover • 10th January 2012
Great as a family car, off road or pulling trailers. I have had mine 7 years from new, I have had 4 other Jeeps and so I think im nearly an expert now. They are very strong, reliable, fast if needed and very good on fuel compared to similar 4x4s. I highly recommend Jeeps to anyone looking at 4x4s.
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TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.8 VVTI
100%
2001 Toyota Avensis Petrol Manual Hatchback by joe • 10th January 2012
I've had my 1.8 VVTI for 7 years now, it has 254789miles on it and is all 100% great car all round. bought this car not because i fell in love with it but because of value for money. Great size engined car for alot less than other german options. Its really grown on me, can not fault it, confortable drive and very easy run and service costs not unreasonable
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The Ultimate French Fancy
80%
2003 Renault Avantime Petrol Automatic Coupe by Luke McCorry • 7th January 2012
A Renault what? That's the response you have to get used to when owning an Avantime. I understand there are about 5 of these in Northern Ireland, a very rare sight indeed... I had to have one.

Turns heads and attracts questions EVERYWHERE it goes, not a car for people who like to blend in. "Open air" mode opens all windows and the glass roof to make for a pillar-less coupé to attract even more attention. No journey is the same, it's a constant novelty driving the thing!

Being a 3.0 V6 Petrol, it's obviously no Prius to run, but the thing can move. 20 MPG can be seen if you're careful, road tax is £260 for the year. It's very impractical, despite being a huge car there's next to no rear legroom. Reliability is typically Renault. But really... who cares when you're driving one of the most distinctive, special and unique cars on the road? The Renault Avantime really is a hidden treasure, I'll never sell mine.
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525i sport
80%
2001 BMW 5 Series Petrol Manual Sedan by gareth • 6th January 2012
iv owned my e39 now for just over 6 months iv done 6kmiles in it this is my 2nd bmw my first being a 4 cylinder ,il start by sayng that bmw's should only be sold in 6 cyl's there so much better. theres 120k on my car with a full bmwsh when i bought it, but the first thing i done when i purchased it was change the whole cooling system rad,water pump,belts and coolant i recommend changing the lot if it has not been done already.i get around 400 miles to a tank 70%city 30% motorway which im very happy with considering its a 1.6 ton car with a 2,5 I6 engine around the city i average 25mpg and on the motorway 30 and up. the handling is very good on the sport it really whips round the backroads and the roar from the engine at high revs is amazing overall id rate the e39 4.5 out of 5 i hope this review is of use to people
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Vectra sri 120 1.9cdti
100%
2007 Vauxhall Vectra Diesel Manual Hatchback by Mark Curran • 5th January 2012
great car always runs smooth and never lets me down very reliable. This is my second vectra and i have another bought lots a car for their money
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Short but kind of sweet
60%
2006 Vauxhall Signum Diesel Manual 6 speed Luxury/Exec by Azzymo • 5th January 2012
For some strange reason I'd always wanted a Signum. Maybe it was due to having the useability of a Vectra in a rather rare shell. Very few of these about. Rarer still was I kept an eye out for an Elite, top spec. Why settle for anything less? The Signum had it all, spaces in bucket loads, full leather, heated seats, adjustable boot/rear passenger space, great stereo, Sat nav, you name it, it had it. Well all apart from reliability.

Seemingly the worst engine in the Vauxhall range is the 150cdti, which was what I had under the bonnet. I could bore you with all (alot!) that went wrong in just over 4 weeks of ownership but I shant. Suffice to say it limped back to the dealership as I realised that you should never buy your (realistic) dream car. My wife was rather pleased though as she hated the size of the thing, which I actually enjoyed. It's quite a bus. It's a very comfortable place to be when it's going and is rather quick for a big girl but was rather thirsty. The boot space was incredible plus I had intended to purchase the fridge unit which fits inbetween the two rear seats, yes, a fridge in your car. This car really had all of Vauxhalls ideas put into one car and it was nice but with high running costs and drastically bad relability I was glad to get my old car back and get my money back too. Unfortunately the more I researched the issues I came across, I found I was not the only one facing hefty repair bills for a diesel Vauxhall. The Signum was refreshing different and affordable to buy but some things are just too good to be true.
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Excellent car, real nice drive, V easy run and maintained
100%
2005 Ford Focus Diesel Manual 5 speed Hatchback by Focus • 2nd January 2012
I've had my 1.6 diesel focus for 2 years now, great car all round. bought this car because of its value for money. Great size diesel engined car for alot less than german or japanese options. Its really grown on me, can not fault it, confortable drive and very easy run I always get 50+ MPG irrespective of how heavy my right foot gets. Parts and service costs are very reasonable. 1.6 TDCI is great engine with smooth acceleration and a boost of power where you need it for overtaking. Cabin has loads of space and loads of headroom and great size boot. The seating position is great all passengers have confortable high seating with great visability drivers seat is heaght adjustable and stearing wheel hieght and distance adjustable to get perfect confortable driving position. The centre arm rest is a nice extra on zetec spec or higher, mine being LX didn't have one but I sourced one from breakers yard for £50. The LX spec cars do not have trip computer with Avg MPG and outside temp meter which is a little missed in winter months but the standard heated front screen is fantastic, great for clearing mist quickly and can even defrost frost and snow from the windscreen at temps where deicing spray or hot water just refreeze.
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ulysse 1.9 tds
80%
1997 Fiat Ulysse Diesel Manual Estate by Joe • 2nd January 2012
this car has been a very reliable workhorse it is over 14 years old and has almost done 200,000 miles it has been all over france ,scotland and ireland and has never let me down still has the original starter ,alternator thank you fiat
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Audi a4 Tdi SE 130BHP
100%
2002 Audi A4 Diesel Manual Sedan by Philip Friel • 2nd January 2012
Absolutely love my Audi, Stylish and Practical, Drives like a Dream. only gripe is running costs arent all that excellent.
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my corsa
100%
1999 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol Manual Town car by dick • 1st January 2012
she is some yolk 100% class wee car
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1 SERIES COUPE
100%
2008 BMW 1 Series Diesel Manual Coupe by CONVERTED BMW LOVER • 28th December 2011
I have found the 1 series to be alot more fun & reliable than I expected it to have been.
BMW have definitely created a fun, reliable, easy to run car which gives great satisfaction! Definitely sticking with BMW next time! LOVE THIS CAR!!
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reliable safe car
100%
2005 Volvo XC90 Diesel Semi-Automatic 4x4 by padraig212 • 28th December 2011
Ideal family car, well built plenty of space. Great for long journeys and you can expect up to 45mpg at an average speed of 68mph. I have owned an xc90 for 3 year, i also have a toyota land cruiser but the volvo is by far a more comfortable jeep to drive.
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bullet proof
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1998 Mazda 626 Petrol Manual Hatchback by bmw bob • 27th December 2011
ultra reliable pleasant to drive and very economical for a2litre engine average 38 mpg find agood one and enjoy trouble free motoring
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Super smooth and low depreciation motoring
80%
2000 Seat Toledo Petrol Manual Saloon by Markus • 26th December 2011
Decided to buy this as the equivalent diesel was £3000 more and not as nice to drive. I worked out that it would cost me £700 more per year in petrol so that was still 4 years driving. This was a good decision as the car is very underated and has smooth progressive power from tickover to 6000rpm. It is not going to worry an Impreza but still has enough oomph to overtake with confidence.

Really well equipped for it's age with half leather/alcantara seats, 6 disc autochanger, cruise control, electric seats, climate control and leather steering wheel. Car does 31-34 REAL mpg which is good for a 2.3 five cylinder engine.

To sum up it is a cut price Volkswagen which is better equipped and better looking in the mould of the Alfa 156.
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Mondeo family car
80%
2003 Ford Mondeo Diesel Manual Hatchback by Richard Chambers • 24th December 2011
A great car to drive with superb handling and ride comfort. Great space in the back and boot (can fit three sets of golf clubs). Had some problems with coil springs and starter motor was affected by flywheel problems which was expensive to fix. A good family motor.
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Mazda 3
100%
2006 Mazda 3 Petrol Manual Hatchback by Heather • 24th December 2011
I have owned the car from new (March 2006), very reliable and easy to maintain. Good visibility and adequate boot space for the golf clubs!
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