I've had this car a year now and put 20K miles on it, (70K total) only problem was a broken drop link bar, not expensive to fix and driver’s seat belt is very slow to coil back when released. Refined in town and on motorway, comfy seats and has one the best diesel engines around in terms of quietness and smoothness. 60mpg isn’t hard to get which doesn’t drop much when towing and with a good sized tank means almost 700 miles to a tank between files. Was sceptical when first buying due to Renault reputation with reliability, but so far has proved to be very good. Now for a new timing belt.

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The x type is a fantastic car to drive, its sharpe steering, responsive V6 engine and the overall build quality are simply class leading. As an all wheel drive its very economical giving around 35mpg. Best to buy is the 2.5 v6 awd manual. The car is easy to run and well finished and the v6 engine roars when pushed. Try to buy with the 18" alloy wheels.

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I've had my A4 for 6 years and it's a great driving car and very reliable. Excellent handling and plenty of power with the 130 bhp version. I'd recommend the 130Bhp over the 100Bhp as the extra torque makes a big difference without impacting too much on mpg.
Typical German built quality with no rattles and feels very safe. The rear cabin could do with a little more space for baby seats etc.. but apart from that it's a great car.

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I had one of these and really liked it. The timing belt went at about 70k and apparently this was a common thing to happen, but overall it gave a great driving experience and was enjoyable to own.

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Entry level BMW but with excellent handling and responsive manual gearbox the car is well balanced and fun to drive. Running costs are excellent, £30 a year to tax and 50+mpg for the diesel engine. The only issue is the initial outlay compared to it's greatest rival VW Golf.

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Bought a 2007 Qashqai 1.6 Acenta a couple of years ago, my wife gets 33mpg on average and i dont think shes ever been over 40mph, so i am very happy with economy. Very comfortable and plenty of leg room for the kids in the back. All in all, i recommend it for anyone looking a good reliable and spacious family car.

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We purchased our 2007 Honda CRV to tow a caravan and provide a spacious family vehicle. After a 3 week trip to France the CRV passed with flying colours. Fuel consumption is adequate for the vehicle specification and the vehicle kit is impressive. One issue I would highlight is a squeaking clutch pedal, this was replaced under warranty by Honda and is a common problem with this model.

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This is a nice car to drive, but poorly engineered. There were constant problems with the electrics and mechanical components which cost a fortune to repair when it was out of warranty. Even when it was in warranty Renault would dispute whether these were a fault or normal wear and tear eg brake discs which required replacement after 20,000 miles. Intercooler was replaced twice within 16 months and Renault refused to cover it. I estimate I spent £3000 on unnecessary repairs.

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We purchased our 2007 Honda CRV to tow a caravan and provide a spacious family vehicle. After a 3 week trip to France the CRV passed with flying colours. Fuel consumption is adequate for the vehicle specification and the vehicle kit is impressive. One issue I would highlight is a squeaking clutch pedal, this was replaced under warranty by Honda and is a common problem with this model.

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great car too drive,handles and drives better than most new cars even with todays standards,sporty neat looks,real dark horse,lovely 2.0 engine that loves high revs,safe car and very reliable,loads off room for five adults and good size off boot,folding rear seats very handy,just watch some off these 323s suffer from rear arches rusting but very easy and cheap repair,buy one you will not be disappointed,an extremely addictive car too drive,

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Sadly had to part due to high mileage and had a feeling that the car would need a major repair. Overall a good family car to have and easy to live with. Would buy another in future.

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Bough a 2008, 1.6 CRDi(115bhp) 2nd hand. with only 21k. Its a premium spec so comes with full black leather, heated from seats, climate control, rear parking sensors, ipod connection, 4 e/w, too much to list.
The insurance is expensive, but I'm only 20, so this is expected, and road tax is a respectable £90 per year (2009+models are only £30!)
Faults wise the starter motor went after 25k on it, however the well backed up 5 years warranty helped sort this issue. I have owned this car since March 2010, and since then have racked up over 24k miles. Every last one has been a joy. And the car has lasted well. A very smooth driving car, and a comfortable ride for all.Handles very well(i Installed sports springs, still rides very well, and handles even better, with less body roll and understeer).

Compliments are even given from my friends, who are impressed with the quality and finish of the car.

I would definitely buy another Hyundai as I love the reliability and standard equipment on them.

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Very reliable and has never given any trouble. Driving experience fine. Not as economical as our last diesel Toyota Avensis. It gets maybe about 35 to 40 to the gallon.

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As a daily Belfast commuter, it's great for getting me from A to B. Low insurance group, reasonably fuel efficient and few repairs required. It's reliable even in the harsh wintery conditions we seem to be bombarded with every year. I broke the sunroof, but who needs one of those in this weather :) Also my CD player keeps turning off and my temperature display constantly reads 29degrees, but as well, gives it a bit of personality!

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Have had one of these for 3 years or so now and it has been a very reliable Jeep. It can be thirsty, but if the cost of fuel hadn't risen so much recently you wouldn't mind.
Great wee 'Joy Machine' - the auto 4x4 made it very reliable even in some tough road conditions in the last couple of winters too.
It has a comfortable higher driving position but doesn't feel like you're driving a bus!
All round great wee motor, only misses out on top star rating because there are obviously more luxurious 4x4s out there.

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I’ve had my wee Skoda Fabia now for over 5 years and I would only consider selling it to buy a slightly newer one for the lower mileage. I’ve never looked back since buying it second hand with just over 16,000 miles on her and now she has over 77,000. Solid, reliable, cheap to insure and service and it’s more or less a VW in all but name.

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