Used car buying guides

2011: not only the end of the 9-3 but also the end of Saab

Used car buying guide: Saab 9-3

Saab may now be dead but its 9-3 from the noughties lives on as a solid, rewarding, executive car sought after by canny used buyers

17 December 2018

Used car buying guide: Saab 9-3

The Land Cruiser is rugged enough for serious off-roading

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Used car buying guide: Toyota Land Cruiser

The go-anywhere Land Cruiser isn’t quite the bastion of unimpeachable reliability you might expect. We find out how not to get your fingers burned

26 November 2018

Used car buying guide: Toyota Land Cruiser

Handling is neat and tidy, so long as the suspension isn't shot

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Used car buying guide: Ford Mondeo ST220

Drive a 223bhp Ford Mondeo ST220 and you’ll never tire of surprising people with its brisk turn of pace. We can help you to spot a good buy

5 November 2018

Used car buying guide: Ford Mondeo ST220

The Touareg’s 5.0 V10 diesel is good for 0-62mph in 7.5sec

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Used car buying guide: Volkswagen Touareg

The Mk1 Touareg offers an awful lot of SUV for the money, but you might want to think twice about buying a V10 or W12. John Evans dishes the dirt

29 October 2018

Used car buying guide: Volkswagen Touareg

12sec - Time the roadster’s hood should take to open or close

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Used car buying guide: Audi TT Mk2

If you think Audi’s original TT looks a smart used buy, then check out the Mk2 because it’s even better. We give the lowdown on the low-slung bargain

30 July 2018

Used car buying guide: Audi TT Mk2

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Used car buying guide: Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon

More than a pretty face, the 159 Sportwagon has Alfa’s trademark style and swagger but a dash of practicality too. We tell you all you need to know

23 July 2018

Used car buying guide: Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon

Well-kept XJR will deliver a pliant ride and poised handling

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Used car buying guide: Jaguar XJR

Once, the might and splendour of a 390bhp Jaguar XJR would have cost you £60k. Today, prices have fallen below £5k. John Evans has tips for buying and running one

16 July 2018

Used car buying guide: Jaguar XJR

All-wheel steering and all-wheel drive add to its appeal

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Used car buying guide: Mitsubishi 3000GT

Mitsubishi’s 3000GT – or GTO as it was called in Japan – is a technology tour de force with a 5.5sec-to-62mph punch. We say they’re reliable and start at £2000

25 June 2018

Used car buying guide: Mitsubishi 3000GT