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A Carbuyers Guide To The Porsche 911
If tying with the idea of buying a porche 911 for pleasure or track events consider the following, Look for roll cage installation points, harsher suspension and noisier exhaust.
Second Hand Car Prices Keep Reducing
The credit crisis, soaring fuel prices and huge tax increases imposed by the government in the name of environmental protection have had a significant and detrimental impact on the price of second hand cars, wiping millions of euro of the value of the car market over the last 12 months.
The Alfa Romeo GT A Successful Formula
Alfa Romeo is a company renowned for turning out stunning coupes with breathtaking looks and performance to match.
The Carbuyers Guide To The Toyota Corolla
We took a look at the toyota corolla to compare it to other vehicles for sale in the same range, We looked at how the car is presented and what could potentially go wrong in the future.
Its All Torque The Hyundai Tucson
The Hyundai Tucson, named after a city in Arizona, USA, is a compact four-wheel drive roughly the same size as a Nissan X-Trail. At 4.3m it’s slightly shorter, but holds a 6cm advantage in height. It’s a 5-seat wagon with a V6 engine and 4-speed automatic transmission All models come with air conditioning, a CD and MP3 player, electric windows and mirrors, remote central locking and an engine immobilizer with alarm.
Carbuyers Guide To The HSV GTS-R
Clever marketing pack based on HSV GTS took big advantage of Holden’s production run of yellow taxi bodies for unrivalled, in your face presentation. As bigger and better new models arrive, the GTS-R’s hoped-for collector status is on hold indefinitely for now Investors who mothballed new examples now face stiff competition from today’s cheaper, faster and more refined HSV and FPV muscle for outstanding used car buying.
Your First Car A Buyer’s Guide
So, what makes an ideal first car? Safety obviously plays an important role, as does reliability. Who wants sleep broken by tearful offspring, left stranded late at night because of a dodgy old car?
The Volkswagen Golf V Its A Bestseller
Did you know that Volkswagen has sold more than 23 million Golfs in 30 years, making it the firm’s best seller of all time — outstripping even the popular Beetle.All models come standard with driver and front airbags, electric windows and mirrors, remote central locking and air-con.There’s very little to criticise with the Golf.
Carbuyers Guide To The Honda NSX
If buying a used or second hand honda nsx you should do the following, Inspect the lower extremities for signs of kerb or speed bump damage. The lightweight panels are easily dented so park the car out of direct sunlight and check carefully for minor damage that will affect resale value. Door catch attachment screws can work loose and the struts that support the large and expensive rear window weaken with age.
The Carbuyers Guide For The BMW 850i/850Ci Coupe
The early 850i came with a six-speed Getrag manual option, which can now be notchy and vague. Basic ZF 4HP22 early auto wears out with no surprises for local reconditioners. Complex five-link rear suspension works well but may need rear bush overhaul. Tired dampers, weight & performance can crack back shock absorber towers. Expensive dampers can be rebuilt. New front castor bushes are a regular item.
