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Originally Posted by Tannaton
There's probably plenty to choose from so I would say :
- As said above, AWD issues sorted by MY2006 so shouldn't be an issue if there are no lights/messages etc.
- Parking brake easy to sort - if it doesn't work well then negotiate rather then reject the car
- Service history is key - check the MOT history on line, if lots of fails for tyres, bulbs etc. then it's not been well looked after.
- Check all electrics - they're not unreliable but can be expensive to sort.
- Should have had cambelt and aux belt by then - check
- Check the gearbox is smooth when car thoroughly warm - get the gearbox oil changed if its not been done in the last 60k or so.
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Brilliant, I like a nice list to work to, thanks.
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Originally Posted by Tannaton
- Be careful of R-Design/Sport models, the ride is firmer and the bigger wheels need more expensive tyres that don't last as long - SE LUX is best spec or executive if you come across one.
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I'm not that interested in the Sport versions, I prefer comfort and reliability if possible. I always assume the Sport ones will have a harder ride, worse MPG and would have been driven hard.
I have not seen any Lux or Executive specs advertised yet, plenty of SE and one Premium.
Do you know where the Premium sits on the hierarchy?