Alfa Romeo 1561998 2003 RANGE

The Alfa Romeo 156 was the car that finally upset German dominance in the compact executive saloon sector. An Alfa you could buy with real confidence new, it makes just as much sense used.
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BMW 3 SERIES 320d

BMW got back to basics with the E90 generation 3 Series. This was the car that shucked off the gimmicky styling and did what BMWs have always done best - concentrated on the engineering and let form f...

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BMW 3 SERIES RANGE

BMW got back to basics with the E90 generation 3 Series. This was the car that shucked off the gimmicky styling and did what BMWs have always done best - concentrated on the engineering and let form f...

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BMW 3 SERIES 320i

BMW got back to basics with the E90 generation 3 Series. This was the car that shucked off the gimmicky styling and did what BMWs have always done best - concentrated on the engineering and let form f...

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BMW 3 SERIES 330i

BMW got back to basics with the E90 generation 3 Series. This was the car that shucked off the gimmicky styling and did what BMWs have always done best - concentrated on the engineering and let form f...

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BMW 3 SERIES 325i

BMW got back to basics with the E90 generation 3 Series. This was the car that shucked off the gimmicky styling and did what BMWs have always done best - concentrated on the engineering and let form f...

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BMW 3 SERIES EDITION

BMW got back to basics with the E90 generation 3 Series. This was the car that shucked off the gimmicky styling and did what BMWs have always done best - concentrated on the engineering and let form f...

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BMW 3 SERIES 318d

BMW got back to basics with the E90 generation 3 Series. This was the car that shucked off the gimmicky styling and did what BMWs have always done best - concentrated on the engineering and let form f...

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BMW 3 SERIES 316d

BMW got back to basics with the E90 generation 3 Series. This was the car that shucked off the gimmicky styling and did what BMWs have always done best - concentrated on the engineering and let form f...

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BMW 3 SERIES 320d EFFICIENT

BMW got back to basics with the E90 generation 3 Series. This was the car that shucked off the gimmicky styling and did what BMWs have always done best - concentrated on the engineering and let form f...

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BMW 3 SERIES 318i

BMW got back to basics with the E90 generation 3 Series. This was the car that shucked off the gimmicky styling and did what BMWs have always done best - concentrated on the engineering and let form f...

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BMW 3 SERIES 330d

BMW got back to basics with the E90 generation 3 Series. This was the car that shucked off the gimmicky styling and did what BMWs have always done best - concentrated on the engineering and let form f...

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BMW 3 SERIES 318d

BMW got back to basics with the E90 generation 3 Series. This was the car that shucked off the gimmicky styling and did what BMWs have always done best - concentrated on the engineering and let form f...

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BMW 3 SERIES 325d

BMW got back to basics with the E90 generation 3 Series. This was the car that shucked off the gimmicky styling and did what BMWs have always done best - concentrated on the engineering and let form f...

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BMW 3 SERIES 335i RANGE

BMW got back to basics with the E90 generation 3 Series. This was the car that shucked off the gimmicky styling and did what BMWs have always done best - concentrated on the engineering and let form f...

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BMW 3 SERIES 335d RANGE

BMW got back to basics with the E90 generation 3 Series. This was the car that shucked off the gimmicky styling and did what BMWs have always done best - concentrated on the engineering and let form f...

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Peugeot 107 RANGE

Figure this one out for me, if you would. The Peugeot 107 citycar was launched at the same time as its sister vehicles, the Citroën C1 and the Toyota Aygo. The Citroën was the cheapest and was also of...

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Peugeot 107 VERVE

Figure this one out for me, if you would. The Peugeot 107 citycar was launched at the same time as its sister vehicles, the Citroën C1 and the Toyota Aygo. The Citroën was the cheapest and was also of...

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Peugeot 107 URBAN LITE

Figure this one out for me, if you would. The Peugeot 107 citycar was launched at the same time as its sister vehicles, the Citroën C1 and the Toyota Aygo. The Citroën was the cheapest and was also of...

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Peugeot 107 LONG TERM

Figure this one out for me, if you would. The Peugeot 107 citycar was launched at the same time as its sister vehicles, the Citroën C1 and the Toyota Aygo. The Citroën was the cheapest and was also of...

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Peugeot 107 DEFINITIVE CITY CAR

Figure this one out for me, if you would. The Peugeot 107 citycar was launched at the same time as its sister vehicles, the Citroën C1 and the Toyota Aygo. The Citroën was the cheapest and was also of...

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Peugeot 107 FAMILY VIEW

Figure this one out for me, if you would. The Peugeot 107 citycar was launched at the same time as its sister vehicles, the Citroën C1 and the Toyota Aygo. The Citroën was the cheapest and was also of...

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Mazda RX 7 1992 1995

Generally held to be the most beautiful car ever to hail from the Land Of The Rising Sun, the Mazda RX7 could delight and frustrate in equal measures. Here is a car that is stunning to look at, electr...

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Renault SPORT SPIDER 88 99

By the mid-Nineties roadster buyers knew pretty much what to expect from an open-topped sportscar. But then along came Renault's Sport Spider, challenging convention and changing everything....
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Toyota AYGO RANGE

Just when we thought the Yaris was the definitive small Toyota, the Japanese company brought us the Aygo. Cheeky, smart and keenly priced, the Aygo was one third of a partnership that also produced th...

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Toyota AYGO BLUE

Just when we thought the Yaris was the definitive small Toyota, the Japanese company brought us the Aygo. Cheeky, smart and keenly priced, the Aygo was one third of a partnership that also produced th...

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Toyota AYGO BLACK

Just when we thought the Yaris was the definitive small Toyota, the Japanese company brought us the Aygo. Cheeky, smart and keenly priced, the Aygo was one third of a partnership that also produced th...

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Jaguar XJ LONG WHEELBASE RANGE

The 2003 model year Jaguar XJ is a car that needs no excuses. Previous generation XJ models always strived to match the German opposition. The latest XJ has the Germans scratching their heads in amaze...

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Jaguar XJ 2003 2010 RANGE

The 2003 model year Jaguar XJ is a car that needs no excuses. Previous generation XJ models always strived to match the German opposition. The latest XJ has the Germans scratching their heads in amaze...

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Jaguar XJ XJ TDVi

The 2003 model year Jaguar XJ is a car that needs no excuses. Previous generation XJ models always strived to match the German opposition. The latest XJ has the Germans scratching their heads in amaze...

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Jaguar XJ XJ6 RANGE

The 2003 model year Jaguar XJ is a car that needs no excuses. Previous generation XJ models always strived to match the German opposition. The latest XJ has the Germans scratching their heads in amaze...

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Jaguar XJ 4.2 SE

The 2003 model year Jaguar XJ is a car that needs no excuses. Previous generation XJ models always strived to match the German opposition. The latest XJ has the Germans scratching their heads in amaze...

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Jaguar XJ R PORTFOLIO

The 2003 model year Jaguar XJ is a car that needs no excuses. Previous generation XJ models always strived to match the German opposition. The latest XJ has the Germans scratching their heads in amaze...

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Jaguar XJ SUPER V8

The 2003 model year Jaguar XJ is a car that needs no excuses. Previous generation XJ models always strived to match the German opposition. The latest XJ has the Germans scratching their heads in amaze...

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Jaguar XJ ARMOURED

The 2003 model year Jaguar XJ is a car that needs no excuses. Previous generation XJ models always strived to match the German opposition. The latest XJ has the Germans scratching their heads in amaze...

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Jaguar XJ R

The 2003 model year Jaguar XJ is a car that needs no excuses. Previous generation XJ models always strived to match the German opposition. The latest XJ has the Germans scratching their heads in amaze...

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Nissan MAXIMA QX 95 03 RANGE

UK buyers have taken a long time to see the merits of the Nissan QX. Perhaps it was tarred by the same brush as its unremarkable predecessor, the Maxima, sales volumes of which were distinctly Minima....

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Porsche 911 1998 2005 CARERRA 4

Pragmatism hasn’t always been a Porsche strong point. Take the 911 as a for instance. There are no solid engineering reasons for the engine to be slung out the back. It introduces all sorts of comprom...

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Subaru LEGACY 2003 2010 RANGE

Buying a used Subaru Legacy ought to be one of the safest purchases it’s possible to make. They enjoy a bulletproof reputation for reliability, they’re rarely - if ever - thrashed by their owners and ...

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Subaru LEGACY 2.0 RANGE

Buying a used Subaru Legacy ought to be one of the safest purchases it’s possible to make. They enjoy a bulletproof reputation for reliability, they’re rarely - if ever - thrashed by their owners and ...

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Subaru LEGACY 3.0R SPEC B ESTATE

Buying a used Subaru Legacy ought to be one of the safest purchases it’s possible to make. They enjoy a bulletproof reputation for reliability, they’re rarely - if ever - thrashed by their owners and ...

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Subaru LEGACY 2.0R

Buying a used Subaru Legacy ought to be one of the safest purchases it’s possible to make. They enjoy a bulletproof reputation for reliability, they’re rarely - if ever - thrashed by their owners and ...

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Subaru LEGACY 2.0TD SPORT TOURER

Buying a used Subaru Legacy ought to be one of the safest purchases it’s possible to make. They enjoy a bulletproof reputation for reliability, they’re rarely - if ever - thrashed by their owners and ...

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Citroen C4 RANGE

Mention the Citroën C4 to most people and you’ll be rewarded with a blank look. Ask about the dancing robot instead and there will be that instant flash of recognition, a classic case of the advertise...

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Citroen C4 COUPE RANGE

Mention the Citroën C4 to most people and you’ll be rewarded with a blank look. Ask about the dancing robot instead and there will be that instant flash of recognition, a classic case of the advertise...

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Citroen C4 VTS

Mention the Citroën C4 to most people and you’ll be rewarded with a blank look. Ask about the dancing robot instead and there will be that instant flash of recognition, a classic case of the advertise...

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Citroen C4 HDI RANGE

Mention the Citroën C4 to most people and you’ll be rewarded with a blank look. Ask about the dancing robot instead and there will be that instant flash of recognition, a classic case of the advertise...

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Citroen C4 COOL RANGE

Mention the Citroën C4 to most people and you’ll be rewarded with a blank look. Ask about the dancing robot instead and there will be that instant flash of recognition, a classic case of the advertise...

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Citroen C4 1.6 VTi

Mention the Citroën C4 to most people and you’ll be rewarded with a blank look. Ask about the dancing robot instead and there will be that instant flash of recognition, a classic case of the advertise...

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Citroen C4 AIRDREAM+

Mention the Citroën C4 to most people and you’ll be rewarded with a blank look. Ask about the dancing robot instead and there will be that instant flash of recognition, a classic case of the advertise...

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Citroen C4 VTS 1.6 THP

Mention the Citroën C4 to most people and you’ll be rewarded with a blank look. Ask about the dancing robot instead and there will be that instant flash of recognition, a classic case of the advertise...

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Toyota PRIUS 2003 2009 RANGE

Being environmentally friendly isn’t always a whole lot of fun. Who wants to cycle to work when that tends to involve getting shotblasted by passing trucks, dodging suicidal pedestrians, avoiding dozy...

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Mercedes-Benz C CLASS C180K BlueEFFICIENCY

When Mercedes has got the better of its rivals down the years, it’s usually done so by sticking to what it does best. That means producing cars that are instilled with quality, reliability and a certa...

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Mercedes-Benz C CLASS C350

When Mercedes has got the better of its rivals down the years, it’s usually done so by sticking to what it does best. That means producing cars that are instilled with quality, reliability and a certa...

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Mercedes-Benz C CLASS RANGE

When Mercedes has got the better of its rivals down the years, it’s usually done so by sticking to what it does best. That means producing cars that are instilled with quality, reliability and a certa...

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Mercedes-Benz C CLASS C320 CDI

When Mercedes has got the better of its rivals down the years, it’s usually done so by sticking to what it does best. That means producing cars that are instilled with quality, reliability and a certa...

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Mercedes-Benz C CLASS C220 CDI

When Mercedes has got the better of its rivals down the years, it’s usually done so by sticking to what it does best. That means producing cars that are instilled with quality, reliability and a certa...

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Mercedes-Benz C CLASS C63 AMG

When Mercedes has got the better of its rivals down the years, it’s usually done so by sticking to what it does best. That means producing cars that are instilled with quality, reliability and a certa...

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Mercedes-Benz C CLASS ESTATE RANGE

When Mercedes has got the better of its rivals down the years, it’s usually done so by sticking to what it does best. That means producing cars that are instilled with quality, reliability and a certa...

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Mercedes-Benz C CLASS C200 CDI

When Mercedes has got the better of its rivals down the years, it’s usually done so by sticking to what it does best. That means producing cars that are instilled with quality, reliability and a certa...

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Lexus SPORTCROSS 01 05 RANGE

Lexus were among the first manufacturers to pick up on a change in buyer behaviour that had utterly escaped many rivals. As the first generation that had grown up living exclusively with hatchbacks ma...

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Volkswagen PASSAT R-LINE

To say that Volkswagen’s sixth generation Passat went back to basics would be underselling quite what a technically sophisticated car it is, but the sentiment represents what the German company has do...

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Volkswagen PASSAT R36 RANGE

To say that Volkswagen’s sixth generation Passat went back to basics would be underselling quite what a technically sophisticated car it is, but the sentiment represents what the German company has do...

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Volkswagen PASSAT BUSINESS

To say that Volkswagen’s sixth generation Passat went back to basics would be underselling quite what a technically sophisticated car it is, but the sentiment represents what the German company has do...

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Volkswagen PASSAT BLUEMOTION 2

To say that Volkswagen’s sixth generation Passat went back to basics would be underselling quite what a technically sophisticated car it is, but the sentiment represents what the German company has do...

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Volkswagen PASSAT BLUEMOTION

To say that Volkswagen’s sixth generation Passat went back to basics would be underselling quite what a technically sophisticated car it is, but the sentiment represents what the German company has do...

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Volkswagen PASSAT HIGHLINE

To say that Volkswagen’s sixth generation Passat went back to basics would be underselling quite what a technically sophisticated car it is, but the sentiment represents what the German company has do...

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Volkswagen PASSAT 2.0FSI RANGE

To say that Volkswagen’s sixth generation Passat went back to basics would be underselling quite what a technically sophisticated car it is, but the sentiment represents what the German company has do...

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Volkswagen PASSAT TDI RANGE

To say that Volkswagen’s sixth generation Passat went back to basics would be underselling quite what a technically sophisticated car it is, but the sentiment represents what the German company has do...

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Volkswagen PASSAT 3.2 V6 FSI RANGE

To say that Volkswagen’s sixth generation Passat went back to basics would be underselling quite what a technically sophisticated car it is, but the sentiment represents what the German company has do...

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Volkswagen PASSAT TDI 170

To say that Volkswagen’s sixth generation Passat went back to basics would be underselling quite what a technically sophisticated car it is, but the sentiment represents what the German company has do...

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Volkswagen PASSAT RANGE

To say that Volkswagen’s sixth generation Passat went back to basics would be underselling quite what a technically sophisticated car it is, but the sentiment represents what the German company has do...

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Hyundai TUCSON RANGE

When Hyundai sat down to discuss product plans for their 4x4 line up, the Tucson had to be a no-brainer. A compact 4x4 that could slot in below the existing Santa Fe model would surely be just the thi...

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Hyundai TUCSON 2WD RANGE

When Hyundai sat down to discuss product plans for their 4x4 line up, the Tucson had to be a no-brainer. A compact 4x4 that could slot in below the existing Santa Fe model would surely be just the thi...

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Hyundai TUCSON 2.0 CRTD

When Hyundai sat down to discuss product plans for their 4x4 line up, the Tucson had to be a no-brainer. A compact 4x4 that could slot in below the existing Santa Fe model would surely be just the thi...

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Suzuki IGNIS RANGE

Category killers, segment busters, call ‘em what you like, but the Suzuki Ignis is a prime exponent. The first reaction of many would be to question quite what it thinks it is. With supermini dimensio...

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Suzuki IGNIS SPORT

Category killers, segment busters, call ‘em what you like, but the Suzuki Ignis is a prime exponent. The first reaction of many would be to question quite what it thinks it is. With supermini dimensio...

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Suzuki IGNIS 4GRIP RANGE

Category killers, segment busters, call ‘em what you like, but the Suzuki Ignis is a prime exponent. The first reaction of many would be to question quite what it thinks it is. With supermini dimensio...

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BMW 7 SERIES 1994 2002 RANGE

Despite its position as the luxury flagship of the BMW range, the 7 Series is a surprisingly easy car to overlook. Aside from the excellence of such opposition as the Mercedes S-class, Audi A8 and Lex...

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Audi CABRIOLET1992 2000 RANGE

The Audi Cabriolet was one of those rare cars that found its second wind after a few years on sale, just like the Mazda MX5 did more recently. It arrived to a small audience of admirers, but its sales...

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Ford FOCUS 1998 2002 RANGE

Unlike its predecessor, the Escort, the Ford Focus wowed the critics immediately when it was launched in October 1998. The new family Ford attracted praise for its crisp ‘New Edge’ styling, funky inte...

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Ford GALAXY 1995 2000 RANGE

You're a parent. You've two or three children - maybe more. Probably a dog. Certainly a stack of paraphernalia to carry on almost every journey. For years, you've managed quite happily with a family-s...

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Ford PUMA 97 02 RANGE

This was the car that proved Ford to be back on track as a company that really could design affordable sports cars that were versatile, yet exciting to drive.
Based entirely on the excellent Fiesta r...

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Honda LEGEND 1986 2004 3.5

You don’t see many Honda Legends on the road, but that doesn’t make them a bad secondhand buy. On the contrary, Honda’s flagship saloon is an unusual and highly capable machine, which provides a more ...

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Hyundai LANTRA 1991 2001 RANGE

If you're thinking of buying a second-hand medium-range family saloon, then you're probably not thinking about buying a Hyundai. Ford, Vauxhall, Peugeot or Rover will be more familiar names on your sh...

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Lexus GS300 1993 1998 RANGE (93-98)

When a certain Japanese car company declared the philosophy of its new luxury division to be ‘the relentless pursuit of perfection’ the sceptics laughed. Their smiles quickly faded, however, as Toyota...

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Mazda MX 5 1991 1998 RANGE

The British may have invented affordable open-topped sports cars but it was the Japanese who popularised them in the modern era. It was an era started by just one car – the Mazda MX-5.
Designed by an...

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Mazda XEDOS 9 1994 2001

A Mazda what? That’s likely to be the reaction of the pub pundits when you tell them you’ve just bought a Xedos 9. With sales of just a few hundred cars a year, you’re guaranteed to have the only one ...

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Mercedes-Benz SLK 1996 2004 RANGE

A prestigious Mercedes-Benz sportscar used to require a lottery win. No longer. Models like the SLK roadster have given the Stuttgart maker a completely new – and accessible – sporting image.
On the ...

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MG MGF 1995 2002 RANGE

‘MG’ is more than just a name; it's a legend. Once upon a time, these two letters were simply another way of describing the British sports car. Today, they do so again.
The MGF has returned the marqu...

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Mitsubishi CARISMA 1995 2005 RANGE

What it lacks in crowd-stopping style, this medium-sized Japanese contender makes up for with innovation. Introduced in 1995, it was the first Far East car to sidestep import quotas by being built in ...

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Mitsubishi COLT RANGE (1988-2004)

The search for a small but reliable compact three-door hatchback can sometimes be a frustrating one on the used car market. Typically, you'll end up looking at something Japanese – and rather dull. In...

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Mitsubishi GALANT 1988 2003 RANGE

These are cars that can be placed in that file labelled 'but what do they look like?' That's a shame, as Mitsubishi's Galant, in every guise so far produced, has proved to be a capable design deservin...

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Renault MEGANE 96 99 RANGE

The Megane has been a major success story for Renault. Keen pricing, good levels of standard equipment, roominess and strong build quality have all helped, as have clever and constant TV advertising.
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Toyota AVENSIS 1998 2003 RANGE

Spacious, comfortable and well-equipped, the Toyota Avensis quickly picked up the mantle of its well-liked predecessor, the Carina E, on which it was based. It’s a popular used buy for those for whom ...

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Toyota CAMRY 1991 2001 RANGE

If you can't remember just what a Toyota Camry looks like, then you've just discovered this ultra-reliable family car's biggest problem – its inoffensive styling. Many buyers don't think that matters;...

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Jaguar X TYPE 2001 2008 RANGE

The Jaguar X-TYPE marked a series of firsts for Jaguar. It was their first all-wheel drive production car and subsequently their first front wheel drive. It was the first to challenge the hegemony bui...

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Jaguar X TYPE SPORT PREMIUM

The Jaguar X-TYPE marked a series of firsts for Jaguar. It was their first all-wheel drive production car and subsequently their first front wheel drive. It was the first to challenge the hegemony bui...

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Jaguar X TYPE 2.2 DIESEL RANGE

The Jaguar X-TYPE marked a series of firsts for Jaguar. It was their first all-wheel drive production car and subsequently their first front wheel drive. It was the first to challenge the hegemony bui...

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Jaguar X TYPE 2.0 DIESEL RANGE

The Jaguar X-TYPE marked a series of firsts for Jaguar. It was their first all-wheel drive production car and subsequently their first front wheel drive. It was the first to challenge the hegemony bui...

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