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AN awesome Streetfighter will be among several models to be unveiled by Ducati at the upcoming Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show. The manufacturer will also be presenting a big-bore 1198 Superbike, 1100 Monster and a Troy Bayliss World Superbike tribute 1098 machine. Ducati has enjoyed great racing success this year by winning both the World and British Superbike Championships and will be showing off its display of track-bred technology at the show, which is hosted at the Birmingham NEC from today until December 7. The Streetfighter as it is simply known, is set to be a potential ‘star of the show’ with a full 1098 Superbike engine, awesome naked styling and state-of-the-art technology. With 155bhp of power and massive torque on tap, it produces the best power to weight ratio in its class and brings a new level of technology to the naked sector.
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THE 13th ● Caravan & Motorhome Show
rolls in to Manchester Central from January 22-25 and organisers say visitors will be able to take advantage of huge savings off new caravans and motorhomes. Designed to be a local show for the North West, the event pledges to offer a wider choice of products than ever before – much of which will be at special discounted show prices. More than 18,000 people visited the 2008 event, which was opened by England rugby legend and Caravan Club member Jason Robinson. More info from caravanshows.com
MODIFICATIONS: The Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4e promises fuel consumption savings of 4.5 miles per gallon and an 8% reduction in CO2 emissions
Freelander uses Stop/Start for fuel savings
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AND ROVER is looking to a lean, green future with its most fuel-efficient car ever – and it’s built in Liverpool. The company has committed to an £800m investment in what it calls e-terrain technologies, which will include the likes of super economical diesel hybrid vehicles. First step is the Freelander 2 TD4-e model, due for launch early next year and featuring an intelligent Stop/Start system. While similar technology has been used for some time by other manufacturers like BMW and Citroen, this is the first time it has been applied to an off-roader. The promise is of fuel consumption savings of
by MIKE TORPEY around 4.5 miles per gallon and an 8% reduction in CO2 emissions. By the time customer deliveries start in May, every TD4 diesel manual Freelander model will have Stop/Start as an integral part of the car – at no extra cost. In fact, the only modification to the Freelander is an enhanced starter motor to cope with a three-fold leap in the number of ignitions. Operation is simple. Stop the car at lights or in traffic and the engine cuts out when neutral is engaged. Depress the clutch and the powerplant kicks back into life. Basically, it’s a case of no power equals no emissions or pollution but with the benefit
of savings on diesel. Of course, the predictable concern among drivers is one of: “What if it doesn’t work?” The answer is that it works every time, the only disconcerting factor being the spooky silence in the cabin. Heavy urban traffic is the ideal proving ground for Stop/Start and while the Capital of Culture may have provided a suitable inner city venue, Land Rover’s decision to opt for London did at least provide a Mersey link. The off-road section of the test drive was centred on the derelict Battersea power station, which was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, the architect responsible for Liverpool’s Anglican cathedral. So far as off-road courses go, this one was one of the
better ones, based on industrial features like steep ramps, deep gravel and rolling roads rather than the more familiar forestry set-ups. It served to highlight that while most 4x4 owners will rarely venture further off-road than a supermarket car park, the hardware is nonetheless in place to tackle serious rough stuff. And if drivers don’t fancy having Stop/Start active in these, or any, sort of conditions, a flick of a dashboard button will switch it off. The lion’s share of the launch though involved coping with manic central London traffic. To fully gauge the fuel difference, I drove an extended route ahead of a colleague in a regular TD4 Freelander.
When we compared average mpg, the Stop/Start was clocking 29.3mpg while the current TD4 manual registered 25.6. Among the aids to more fuel-efficient motoring on the new model are a dashboard light to indicate the optimum moment for changing gear and the likelihood of less roll-resistant tyres. Otherwise, kit like terrain response – standard on all bar entry level models – which adapts the vehicle’s engine, gearbox, centre coupling and chassis to match the demands of the territory, and hill descent control remain core features of the TD4-e. It’s a treat to drive – smooth on the motorway and displaying predictable handling with little in the way of body roll on twisting roads.
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VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.8I DESIGN 5DR, GREY,ABS,AIR CONDITIONING, IMMOBILISER, ONLY......................................£7988 ASTRA 1.9 CDTI SRI (120) 5DR AUTOMATIC, SILVER,ABS,ALARM, IMMOBILISER, ONLY ........................£7988 CORSA 1.4I 16V CLUB 5DR AUTO AC, SILVER,ABS,AIR CONDITIONING, BODY COLOURED BUMPERS ..£7888 VECTRA 1.8I SRI 5DR, SILVER,ABS,AIR CONDITIONING,ALARM, CRUISE CONTROL, IMMOBILISER........£7488 CORSA 1.2I 16V SXI 3DR, SILVER,ABS, BODY COLOURED BUMPERS, FRONT FOG LIGHTS ONLY ..........£7288 MERIVA 1.6 16V ENERGY 5DR, BLUE,ABS,AIR CONDITIONING, ELECTRIC SUNROOF, IMMOBILISER......£7288 ASTRA 1.4I 16V SXI 5DR, BLUE,ABS, FRONT FOG LIGHTS, HEATED DOOR MIRRORS, ONLY....................£6988 CORSA 1.2I 16V SXI 3DR, BLACK,ABS, BODY COLOURED BUMPERS, FRONT FOG LIGHTS ONLY ..........£6988 VECTRA LIFE 1.8 5DR, SILVER,ABS,AIR CONDITIONING, CRUISE CONTROL, ONLY ..................................£6388 ASTRA 1.6I 16V LIFE 115 5DR AC, BLUE,ABS,AIR CONDITIONING, IMMOBILISER, ONLY ......................£6288 ASTRA 1.6 16V 2DR CONVERTIBLE, SILVER,ABS,AIR CONDITIONING,ALARM, ONLY ..........................£10,788 ASTRA 1.6I 16V SXI 3DR, SILVER,ABS, FRONT FOG LIGHTS, HEATED DOOR MIRRORS, ONLY ................£6488 VECTRA 1.9 CDTI SRI 150 5DR, BLUE,ABS,AIR CONDITIONING,ALARM, CRUISE CONTROL, ONLY ........£6988 ASTRA 1.6I 16V DESIGN 5DR, SILVER,ABS, IMMOBILISER, REAR ELECTRIC WINDOWS..........................£5288 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 105 1.9 MATCH TDI 5DR, BLACK,AIR CONDITIONING, ELECTRIC PACK, ONLY ............................£10,288 POLO 1.2 S 64 3DR, GREEN,ABS, BODY COLOURED BUMPERS, FRONT FOG LIGHTS ............................£5988 PASSAT 1.9 SPORT TDI 4DR, MAROON,ABS,ALARM, CLIMATE/TRACTION CONTROL, ONLY ....................£6488 POLO 1.4 SE 75 5DR, BLUE,ABS,ALARM, CENTRAL LOCKING, IMMOBILISER, RADIO/CD, ONLY............£5288 CARS UNDER £5000 CHEVROLET KALOS 1.2 SE 5DR AC, RED,ABS,AIR CONDITIONING, REAR ELECTRIC WINDOWS ............£4988 VAUXHALL CORSA 1.2I 16V SXI 3DR, BLACK,ABS, CENTRAL LOCKING, SPORTS SEATS..........................£4988 VAUXHALL CORSA 1.2I 16V SXI 5DR, BLACK,ABS, CENTRAL LOCKING, SPORTS SEATS..........................£4995 FIAT PUNTO 1.2 ACTIVE 3DR, BLUE,ABS, IMMOBILISER, ONLY..................................................................£3688 CITROEN C8 2.0I 16V LX 5DR, SILVER,ABS,AIR CONDITIONING, RADIO/CD, ONLY ................................£4988 CITROEN C4 1.6I 16V SX 5DR AUTO, BLUE,ABS,AIR CONDITIONING, FRONT FOG LIGHTS......................£4888 VAUXHALL CORSA 1.2I 16V SXI 3DR, SILVER,ABS, CENTRAL LOCKING, FRONT FOG LIGHTS ..................£4488 CHEVROLET KALOS 1.4 SPORT 3DR, SILVER,ABS,AIR CONDITIONING, FRONT FOG LIGHTS, LEATHER....£4488 VAUXHALL CORSA 1.2I 16V DESIGN 80 3DR, BLUE,ABS, BODY COLOURED BUMPERS ........................£4288 CHEVROLET LACETTI 1.6 SX 5DR, BLUE,ABS, CENTRAL LOCKING, IMMOBILISER ONLY ..........................£3988 KIA PICANTO 1.1 GLAMOUR 5DR, SILVER,ABS,AIR CONDITIONING, CENTRAL LOCKING, ONLY ..............£3288 FORD MONDEO 2.0TDCI 115 LX 5DR, SILVER,ABS,AIR CONDITIONING,ALARM, IMMOBILISER, ONLY ..£4988 FORD MONDEO 2.0TDCI 130 ZETEC 5DR 6, SILVER,ABS, CLIMATE/CRUISE CONTROL, ONLY ................£4888 NISSAN PRIMERA 2.2DCI SX 5DR 138, BLUE,ABS,ALARM, CENTRAL LOCKING ONLY............................£4688 VAUXHALL CORSA 1.0I 12V LIFE 3DR, SILVER,ABS, BODY COLOURED BUMPERS, IMMOBILISER ..........£4288 FORD FIESTA 1.25 FINESSE 5DR, SILVER,ABS, BODY COLOURED BUMPERS, IMMOBILISER, ONLY........£3688 FIAT IDEA 1.4 ACTIVE 5DR, BLUE,ABS, BODY COLOURED BUMPERS, IMMOBILISER, ONLY ....................£2888
PRICE FROM
08 FORD MONDEO 2.0 TDCi ZETEC/TITANIUM 5 DR
alloys, cruise control air conditioning, ABS leather gripped steering wheel electric windows & heated mirrors remote locking, satin chrome door handles front fog lights, CD player, choice of metallics £
6700
ON COST NEW
electric front windows alloys, PAS, CD, immobiliser front fogs, airbag system remote central locking ZETEC S ALSO AVAILABLE 60.1 MPG EXTRA URBAN COST NEW
20,780
16” structure wheels air conditioning, CD player ABS, PAS, airbags remote locking electric window & mirrors CLUB, SXi & SRi ALSO AVAILABLE
SAVE OVER
07/57 RENAULT MEGANE 1.6 16V DYNAMIQUE 5 DR
57.6 MPG EXTRA URBAN COST NEW
COST NEW £
COST NEW £
08 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.4 16V LIFE 5 DR
alloys, air conditioning, CD, ABS remote central locking airbag safety system electric windows BALANCE OF WARRANTY
SAVE OVER
PAS, airbags, ABS, electric mirrors remote locking, trip computer steering wheel audio controls BALANCE OF 3 YR WARRANTY GT & SPORTING ALSO AVAILABLE
2300
ON COST NEW
7000
ON COST NEW
08 FORD FIESTA 1.25 16V STYLE /ZETEC CLIMATE PACK 3/5 DR
08 FIAT GRANDE PUNTO 1.2i ACTIVE 3/5 DR
4 airbags, remote locking, ABS EBD, EBA, front electric windows immobiliser, 9 litre glovebox halogen headlights, CD child proof door locks
£
COST NEW
£
£ 6288
16,285
SAVE OVER
07/57 CITROEN C4 GRAND PICASSO 1.8i VTR+/SX
air conditioning, CD player airbags, PAS, ABS chrome surrounds engine immobiliser electric windows
SAVE OVER
3200
ON COST NEW
57 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1.9 TDi S/SE 4 DR
£
AUTOMATICS ALSO AVAILABLE
SAVE OVER
SAVE OVER
3800
£
NEW SHAPE, PAS, ABS air conditoning, electric windows CD player, airbags, choice of colours BALANCE OF 3 YEAR WARRANTY
SAVE OVER
PRICE FROM
COST NEW
57/08 CITROEN C4 1.6 VTR+ 5 DR 16V
08 NISSAN MICRA 1.2i ACENTA 3/5 DR
alloys, sports interior PAS, CD player remote locking, ABS, EBA electric front windows DESIGN ALSO AVAILABLE
ON COST NEW
9990
7 SEATER
alloys, ABS, CD player, air conditioning sports suspension, sport seats, remote central locking electric front windows & mirrors, ESTATES & COLOUR SATELLITE NAVIGATION ALSO AVAILABLE
ON COST NEW
57 VAUXHALL CORSA SXi 1.2 16V 3/5 DR NEW SHAPE
£
08 FORD GALAXY 1.8 TDCi LX/ZETEC
57 VAUXHALL VECTRA 1.8 16V LIFE/DESIGN 5 DR
5400
ON COST NEW
alloys, ABS, PAS CD, air conditioning panoramic roof, remote central locking airbags, electric front windows & mirrors COST NEW £
15,237
PRICE FROM
£ 9788
CARS UNDER £5000 SMART ROADSTER - COUPE 80 RHD 2DR AUTO, SILVER,ABS,AIR CONDITIONING, SPORTS SEATS........£4988 VAUXHALL VECTRA SRI DIRECT AUTOMATIC 5DR, BLUE,ABS,AIR CONDITIONING,ONLY ..........................£3488 FORD STREETKA 1.6I LUXURY 2DR CONVERTIBLE, BLUE,ABS,AIR CONDITIONING, LEATHER, ONLY ......£3988 VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1.2 S 55 5DR, BLUE,ABS, CD, ELECTRIC FRONT WINDOWS, ONLY ........................£3988 PRESTIGE AND PERFORMANCE 58 CADILLAC BLS 2.8 V6 225 BHP SPORT LUXURY AUTOMATIC, GREY, CRUISE/TRACTION CONTROL ......£13,988 08 HONDA ACCORD I CTDI 2.2 I-CTDI SPORT 4DR, BLACK,ALARM, DELIVERY MILEAGE ..........................£14,688 08 HONDA CR-V 2.2 I-CTDI SE 5DR, GREY,ABS,AIR CONDITIONING,TRACTION CONTROL, ONLY..............£14,288 57 MAZDA 6 2.5 SPORT 5DR, RED, HALF LEATHER, CLIMATE CONTROL, SPORTS BODY STYLING, ONLY ..£12,988 57 SEAT LEON 2.0 16V TDI FR 5DR, BLACK,ABS, CLIMATE/CRUISE CONTROL, 170 PS DIESEL, ONLY ....£12,988 57 SEAT LEON 2.0 16V TDI STYLANCE 5DR, GREY, ALARM, CLIMATE/CRUISE/ TRACTION CONTROL........£10,788 56/07 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SPORT 2.0 TDI 170 BHP 5DR, SILVER,ABS WITH EBD, ELECTRIC PACK ..........£12,688 56 LEXUS IS 220D 4DR, BLUE,ABS, CENTRAL LOCKING, CLIMATE/CRUISE CONTROL, ONLY....................£12,988 55 BMW 3 SERIES 320I 4DR AUTO, BLUE,ABS,ALARM, CENTRAL LOCKING, IMMOBILISER, ONLY..............£9488 55 VOLVO V50 1.8 SE 5DR, SILVER,ABS, CLIMATE/CRUISE CONTROL, ONLY................................................£7288 04 BMW 3 SERIES 316TI ES 3DR, SILVER,ABS,ALARM, CENTRAL LOCKING, IMMOBILISER, ONLY..............£5988 SPECIAL DEALS 08 CITROEN C4 GRAND PICASSO 1.6 HDI VTR EGS, BLUE,ABS, CRUISE/ TRACTION CONTROL................£11,288 57 FORD MONDEO 1.8 TDCI (130) GHIA 5DR ESTATE, SILVER,ABS,AIR CONDITIONING, ONLY................£11,988 57 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN SPORT 3.0 V6 EQUIPPE 5DR, SILVER,ABS,AIR CONDITIONING ........................£10,788 57 HONDA CIVIC 1.8 I-VTEC SE 5DR, SILVER,ABS, BALANCE OF WARRANTY, CD, CLIMATE CONTROL ..........£9488 57 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.9 CDTI 16V SRI (150) 5DR EXTERIOR PACK, SILVER,ABS, ONLY..............................£8988 57 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN SPORT 3.0 V6 EQUIPPE 5DR, SILVER,ABS,AIR CONDITIONING, ONLY..................£8788 57 PEUGEOT EXPERT 2.0 HDI HI VAN- PRICE INCLUSIVE OF VAT,WHITE,ABS, CD, PAS, ONLY ......................£8288 07 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.8 16V 5DR AUTOMATIC, GREY,ABS,ALARM, IMMOBILISER, ONLY ............................£6488 06 KIA SORENTO 2.5 CRDI XS 5 5DR AUTO, BLUE,ABS, CLIMATE/CRUISE CONTROL, ONLY ........................£9488 06 HYUNDAI TERRACAN 2.9 CRTD 5DR AUTO, GREEN,ABS,AIR CONDITIONING,ALLOYS, ONLY....................£6588 OTHER MODELS 57 PEUGEOT 407 2.0 HDI 136 SE 5DR, RED,ABS,AIR CONDITIONING,ALLOYS, ONLY ................................£9788 57 KIA CEED 1.6 CRDI LS 5DR 113, SILVER,ABS, CENTRAL LOCKING, CLIMATE CONTROL, FROM ..............£8588 07 SMART CITY-COUPE PASSION 2DR AUTO, SILVER,ABS, 1 YEARS ROAD TAX ONLY £35 ..........................£5888 54 PEUGEOT 407 2.0 HDI 136 SE 5DR, GREY,AIRBAGS,ABS,AIR CONDITIONING, ONLY ............................£5288 04 04 03 03
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FORD MONDEO VERONA 1.8, 98 reg,
VECTRA 1.8 LS
1990 MK2 16V GOLF
2004 (04),top of range, diesel, computer, alloys, pas, ew, ac, cl, em, CD/ radio, fog lights, drives superbly. Immaculate
Anything considered 7 days, 24hrs 0800 141 2581 or 07785 100844
£3,750 ono
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CARS WANTED instant cash 00−07 any mileage, immediate decision. 07831 570760
Commercial Vehicles
DB AUTOS Up to £1,000 for any vehicle, dead or alive. All DVLA paper work done. Immediate collection, all areas 0151 283 2411 or 07957 906894
2002 TRANSIT T260 TD 02 SWB White, sld, ply lined, taxed & mot’d, v good condition
SCRAP CARS REMOVED Top prices paid. Collection within the hour. Tel 07712 887218
VAUXHALL COMBO VAN DTi
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£2,295 ono 07843 569890
1 owner, White, Airbags, C/Locking, FSH, 12 months MOT, RAD Cass Plylined, Excellent condition, Choice from
£2290
07970 634524 52 PEUGEOT PARTNER VAN 600 LX, 1.9 d, white, Pas, 40k miles, MOT, minor damage. £1,550 ono. Tel: 0151 280 0383 or 07809 534382.
2000 X REG ASTRA VAN DTi, 6 mths tax, 11 mths mot, 78k miles, very clean and reliable, c/l, CD/radio, £1,450 ono. Tel: 0151 521 6943 or 07946 457070.
Motorcycles
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0151-283 2929
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We specialise in Japanese imports & UK vehicles. If you have a problem or just want a service, we do it all i.e. batteries, services, timing, chains/belts, brakes, air con, re-gas, clutches & lots more Give us a call. Recovery service available free (subject to job) 0151 486 3456 CROSBY RENAULT Specialist service/ repair 0151 932 0381
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LOW MILEAGE ENGINES Supplied & fitted, 6 months guarantee, 6000 miles. Free pick up & delivery. Tel 0151 933 8388.www.hidderley.co.uk
ROVER HEAD GASKET SPECIALISTS All other makes, same day service, 12 month guarantee, Vale Autos 0151 734 1000 or 07776 404293
MOBILE CAR SERVICES Friendly & efficient repairs/ servicing.Bill 0151 521 5262 CRYPTON TUNING Fuel injection, engine electronics, engine service ABS/airbag diagnostics, non starters, at home or work Cartune 9am−7pm 6 days. 0151 424 6251
CLUTCH TECH LIMITED Genuine clutches fitted, 2 year guaranteed, open 7 days, credit cards accepted 0151 922 2222/ eve 07926 085 471 L20 PAINT N BODY Bumps, dents, scratches. Full or part re− sprays, cheap prices, quality work. Free estimates 07592 780895 (day) 0151 260 3351 TOP COAT COSMETIC CAR REPAIRS Mobile service bumper scuffs, scratched panels interior trim stone chips & alloy wheels. 07969 963388. AUTO−ELECTRICIAN 24/7 Mobile. Wiring, Starters, alternators, Radios, Fires, Engine Management, Non−runners etc 7 Days 0151 263 4919
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SAAB/VOLVO Sales/Service Merseyswede. 0151 525 6545
£2,500
Honda
HONDA ACCORD 1.8i VTEC SPORT 2001, 125k miles, 2 owners, FSH, MOT Sep 09, Petrol, Manual, Silver, AirCon, Immobiliser, RDS+6CD Changer
£2,650 Tel. 07768 901365
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Spares
ABI ARIZONA CARAVAN 2004 Sited
on Presthaven Sands. £7,500 ono inclusive of site fees. Tel 0781 507 9881 or 07989 577 795.
metallic blue, full leather, cc. ac, all electrics, 71K, long tax & test, immaculate, £1,695. 0151 289 7589 or 07809 629945.
Mitsubishi AUTO GALANT 2.0 V6 24V R 1 owner, fsh, every possible extra, Mot March. Totally as new £695 0151 487 8460 or 07929 270042 (t)
£3200 ono. 0151 722 0651/ 07527 915286.(T)
Volvo
Y reg 2001 estate, mot May 09, tax April 09, 164k miles, good condition, good runner
£1,250 ono
£1,450 o.n.o
VAUXHALL CORSA 1.0
litre, Y reg, 3dr, silver, tax and MOT, manual, petrol, 80,000 miles, service history, good condition. Only £1,500 ono. 0151 727 4267 or 07745 926653
discounts 0151 922 4809
FORD FOCUS 1.6 LX
1.8 LX, 5 door, low mileage, dark green, pas, electric windows, tax & 12 months MOT, excellent condition
N EW B O O K ON LY £ 8. 99
Saab
SAAB 93 2.2 TD, 52 plate, black, 110k miles, taxed, tested, FSSH, alloys, r/c/l, CD and loads more, good condition
£3,000 ono
Visit: or call: 0845 143 0001
07813 756067
Vauxhall
CD, alarm, recent cam belt. £695 ono. 07713 329 308.
FORD GALAXY 7 seater 2003, 1.9TD 1 owner FSH,AC excellent condition. bargain £4500 Tel. 07870 248804
FORD
FIESTA 1.3L 2000, 3−DR, Full MOT, Taxed, Good Cond. £1,250 Tel. 0151 3241470
VECTRA 2.0 DIESEL 5 dr, met red, full elecs, long R 98 mot, 6 mnts tax, good economy
£575 no offers 07594 707444
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£149.95 two days
12th March
05
ASTRA 1.4 Low insurance, mint cond, call for our low cost weekly payments 0151 922 4809 (t)
07
DIESEL VECTRAS SRI’S 120/150 Choice of 3 Call for low cost weekly payments. 0151 922 4809
07 ASTRA 1.4 CLUB, 5-door, black, 16,000 miles, FSH . . . . . . . . .£6,490 06 ASTRA 1.4 ACTIVE, 5dr, black, FSH, 22,000, alloys . . . . . . . . .£5,790 55 ASTRA 1.6 DESIGN, black, 32,000 miles, FSH, leather . . . . . . .£5,390 06 FIESTA 1.2 STYLE, 3-dr, black, 21,000 miles, FSH . . . . . . . . . .£4,490 05 ASTRA 1.6 CLUB, 5dr, metallic, FSH, 13,000 miles, alloys . . . .£4,990 52 FIESTA 1.4 TDCi 5dr, metallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£2,990 04 FIAT STILO 1.4 ACTIVE, 5-door metallic, 40,000 miles . . . . . . .£2,590 V CLIO 1.2 RT, 5 dr, 42,000 miles, alloys, elecs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£1,490
INDOOR FLOODLIT SHOWROOM DIESEL
06 BMW X5 3.00D SPORT EXCLUSIVE, grey, 39,000 miles, FSH, sat nav, leather . .£17,990 05 GALAXY 1.9 TDi ZETEC, silver, 54,000 miles, FSH, 7 seats . . . .£6,990 54 VW TOURAN 1.9 TDi S, 7 seats, FSH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£5,790 55 GRAND SCENIC 1.6 DYNAMIQUE, 24,000 miles, FSH, 7 seats .£4,790 54 GALAXY 1.9 TDi GHIA, silver, 1 owner, 7 seats . . . . . . . . . . . .£4,990 54 HONDA ACCORD 2.2 DCi Executive Estate, silver, FSH, 98,000 miles, black leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£4,990 55 GRAND SCENIC 1.6 DYNAMIQUE, 35,000 miles, FSH, 7 seats .£4,690 55 GRAND SCENIC 1.6 DYNAMIQUE, 48,000 miles, FSH, 7 seats .£4,190 02 GALAXY 1.9 TDi ZETEC, metallic, FSH, alloys . . . . . . . . . . . . .£3,990 55 GRAND SCENIC 1.6 DYNAMIQUE, 48,000 miles, FSH, 7 seats .£3,990 54 SCENIC 1.4 EXPRESSION, metallic, 15,000 miles, FSH, alloys .£3,990 55 FOCUS 1.6 TDCi STUDIO ESTATE, black, FSH, choice of 3 from £3,590 54 PICASSO 2.0 HDi DESIRE, grey, FSH, motorway miles . . . . . . .£3,590 04 PEUGEOT 307 2.0HDi S ESTATE, FSH, alloys . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£3,390 03 ZAFIRA 1.6 CLUB, black, 44,000 miles, 7 seats . . . . . . . . . . . .£3,390 53 SCENIC 1.6 PRIVILEGE, silver, leather, alloys, sunroof . . . . . . .£3,290 03 PEUGEOT 307 2.0HDi S ESTATE, FSH, alloys . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£2,990 02 PICASSO 2.0 HDi LXi, black, 64,000 miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£2,890 V ZAFIRA 1.8 CLUB, metallic, 7 seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£1,990
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06 FOCUS 1.6LX 5dr, silver, 29,000 miles, FSH, alloys . . . . . . . . . .£5,495 55 FOCUS 1.6 GHIA 5dr, silver, 18,000 miles, FSH, alloys . . . . . . .£5,790 55 FOCUS 1.6 ZETEC CLIMATE, 3dr, black, FSH, 19,000 miles . . .£5,790 55 FOCUS 1.6 ZETEC CLIMATE, 5dr, black, FSH, 34,000 miles . . .£5,690 55 FOCUS 1.6 ZETEC 3dr, metallic, 15,000 miles, FSH, alloys . . . .£5,690 55 FOCUS 1.6 SPORT, 5dr, black, 31,000 miles, FSH, alloys . . . . .£5,290 05 FOCUS 1.6 TDCi LX, 5-door metallic, 68,000 miles, FSH . . . . .£4,390 54 C-MAX 1.6 TDCi LX, silver, 38,000 miles, FSH . . . . . . . . . . . . .£4,990 54 FOCUS 1.6 ZETEC CLIMATE, 5dr, black, FSH, 82,000 miles . . .£4,290 04 FOCUS 1.6 ZETEC CLIMATE, 5dr, black, FSH, 82,000 miles . . .£4,290 04 C-MAX 1.6 TDCi LX, silver, 79,000 miles, FSH . . . . . . . . . . . . .£3,990 03 FOCUS 1.6 ZETEC, 5-dr, grey, 68,000 miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£2,990 07 C-MAX 1.6 LX, black, 10,000 miles, FSH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£5,990 55 C-MAX 1.6 TDCi LX, silver, FSH, 26,147 miles . . . . . . . . . . . . .£5,490 05 C-MAX 1.6 ZETEC, black, 22,000 miles, FSH, alloys . . . . . . . . .£4,990 05 C-MAX 1.6 ZETEC, metallic, FSH, 26,710 miles . . . . . . . . . . . .£4,890 55 C-MAX 1.8 ZETEC, metallic, FSH, 32,000 miles, alloys . . . . . . .£4,690 05 C-MAX 1.6 TDCi ZETEC, metallic, FSH, alloys . . . . . . . . . . . . .£4,390 54 C-MAX 2.0 TDCi GHIA, metallic, FSH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£3,990
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Kia pro_cee’d 1.6 CRDi 3
Pro_cee’d to succeed
LOOKING GOOD: Kia Pro_Cee'd is bound to do well
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T may have one of the quirkiest names in the motor industry but one thing’s for sure – the cee’d is really starting to sprout. No carmaker has raised its profile more than Kia in recent years and the Korean manufacturer’s latest offering is its most stylish yet. While the pro_cee’d is a three-door version of the popular cee’d five-door, it is very much an individual model in its own right. The car’s designer Peter Schreyer, who made his name at Audi, was determined the old trick of discarding a couple of doors and changing the side panels would not apply to this model. And what he came up with is a fresh, stylish and European engineered hatchback that seems sure to attract plenty of custom, particularly in the current financial climate.
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TEST
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Pro_cee’d completes the cee’d family, being built at a state of the art facility in Zilina, Slovakia, alongside the five-door, SW estate model and Sportage compact SUV. Like its stablemates the pro_cee’d comes with a seven-year, 100,000 mile warranty that conceals no get-out clauses, the sole stipulation being that servicing and repairs have to be undertaken to Kia specified standards and using original factory parts. The range starts at £12,570 for the 1.6-litre petrol version in entry
grade ‘2’ trim while the tested model was the higher powered of the two 1.6 CRDi diesels, which come in two states of tune – 89 and 113bhp. Even before entering the cabin, the pro_cee’d looks the part with its racy, sculpted lines. Move inside and the layout is sensible and tough with ample room for four and rear access made easy thanks to a handle on top of the front seat that allows you to move it forward with a light touch. There’s a definite feelgood factor to the pro_cee’d – an enjoyable and lively car to drive, the tested version achieving close to the claimed average of 59 miles per gallon economy. The range is available in three specs; pro_cee'd 2, 3 and Sport but even the base model is well equipped with features like 16-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, electric front windows, central locking and an alarm.
roadtest ENGINE: 1,582cc common rail diesel. POWER: 113bhp at 4,000rpm. PERFORMANCE: 0-62 in 11.4 secs, top speed 117mph. ECONOMY: 49.6mpg Urban, 65.7 Extra Urban, 58.9 Combined. CO2 EMISSIONS: 126g/km. BiK RATING: 18%. INSURANCE: Group 6. PRICE: £14,395 on the road. Step up to the 3 and you gain 17-inch alloys, a sports pack, cloth and leather trim and alloy pedals, while Sport brings in privacy glass and full leather seating. A glance at the price list reveals that these cars are the same price as the five-door cee’d – reason being that this is seen as a sporty,
WHAT’S HOT: Trendy style, upmarket interior, value for money. WHAT’S NOT: Lacks image of prestige rivals. RATINGS (out of five):
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dynamic model in its own right, and also comes with more equipment. What’s certain is that pro_cee’d will appeal to people who would previously have dismissed Kia as a cheap brand building vehicles on a shoestring. It’s a seriously attractive car.
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AN increasing number of hard-up motorists could be resorting to the golf bug or caddy in order to beat the credit crunch. Not the Volkswagen Golf, Bond Bug or Cadillac but rather the real thing in the unlikely guise of actual golf buggies. Manheim Auctions offered 450 second-hand
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have handled 1,600 of the buggies in the last few years and they are now so popular that three auctions are already scheduled for next year. In addition to regular two-seat models there are electric versions capable of carrying up to eight people. Some buggies are now so sophisticated that they can
even be street-legal, with families using them as a low-cost way to do the weekly shopping or even to commute to and from work. Their low running costs and cheap prices at auction are encouraging a growing number of buyers to make them look like conventional cars and to use them as
such. Models such as an Ezgo TXT can travel up to ten miles on a single overnight charge at speeds of up to 25mph whilst in America enthusiasts customise electric and petrol carts with two or four wheel drive into street-legal cruisers resembling limousines or roadsters.
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R8 of things to come KICKER: The Audi R8
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HE list of incidental casualties was pretty impressive for a mere 48-hour period. There was the decorator who got his hand trapped in the boot lid, a jogger who ran headlong into a pillar box, the van driver who swerved to avoid a cyclist stationery in the middle of the main road. And, best of all, the sports teacher whose sack split to send a dozen footballs bouncing down the railway bridge. And it was all because of a car that turns heads like no other – the Audi R8. To describe this super coupe as drop dead gorgeous would be an understatement. Even the engine looks sexy for goodness sake. Peer through the clear glass cover – a magnet for passers-by –
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by NEIL HODGSON and the gleaming V8 powerplant leaves you under no illusion that this is a car of immense capability. Hop inside the race-derived two-seater, grab the flat-bottomed steering wheel, fire up the engine and watch those dials flick over to the maximum. It’s almost as if the car is saying: “This is what I’ve got, let’s see what you’ve got.” What the Audi has is pretty sensational. We are talking about a car that delivers a massive 420PS at 7,800rpm from its 4.2-litre engine, can hit 62mph in a fleeting 4.6 seconds and blast on to a potential 187mph. Those able to dabble in the echelons of huge outlay can guarantee that their £78,300 for the ‘cheaper’ manual model is money
well spent – and there’s certainly no need to shell out an extra few grand for the sequential automatic version. That’s because the manual box is so slick and is accompanied by the most wonderful soundtrack, snarling more audibly as the revs build and you flick through the race-style stainless steel lever slots. A prime feature of the R8 is its mid-engine layout. By mounting the V8 engine – which drives all four wheels via Audi’s quattro system – as close as possible to the car’s centre the engineers have achieved a near perfect 44% front / 56% rear weight distribution. The upshot is precise handling, glue-like grip and the most reassuring feel of being in control of the car, something enhanced by the optional Audi Magnetic Ride suspension, with its Normal or Sport modes, and user-friendly
fastfacts Price: £78,300 on the road Mechanical: 420PS, 4,163cc V8 petrol engine driving four wheels via 6-speed manual transmission Max speed: 187mph 0-62mph: 4.6 secs Combined mpg: 19.3 Insurance group: 20 CO2 emissions: 349g/km BiK rating: 35% Warranty: 3 yrs/60,000 miles, 12yrs anti-rust, 3yrs paint brakes. Audi has also done a fine job on the R8’s design. It looks fantastic from any angle, menacing when spotted in your rear-view mirror and low slung when viewed from the rear with its Bi-Xenon Plus
headlights, 19-inch double spoke alloys and discreet spoiler, which pops up when sensors demand extra downforce. It also has a sideblade panel that can look effective with some colour schemes – like the phantom black on the tested Ibis White model. Inside, there are stitched Nappa leather sports seats with electric lumbar support, centre console inlays in micrometallic grey, air-con and a premium 140-watt CD sound system with seven speakers and MP3 playback. And for those craving a purer sound, can opt for the Bang & Olufsen set-up specially designed for R8 at a princely £1,200. Travelling light isn’t merely restricted to the aluminium body – luggage space is limited to a smallish well in the front boot and a shelf behind the seats – trips to the tips are clearly off limits!
Excellent performance without the hefty fuel cost THE Ellesmere Port-built Astra may come in different shapes, sizes and degrees of comfort, but its engine range is extensive. There’s everything from the relatively tame but proven 1.4-litre petrol unit through to the 2.0 turbo powerplant in the fiery VXR performance model. Of the three diesels, the higher powered of the two 1.9 turbocharged CDTi units featured in the tested Astra – it’s an engine of immense capability.
EARLIER this year we visited one of Britain’s most successful car plants, Vauxhall at Ellesmere Port, to witness the production process at first hand. We ended up building our own car and taking it on test. Over the coming weeks there will be regular updates on the progress of our metallic ‘star silver’ Astra SRI 1.9 turbodiesel hatchback. Here’s Part Two... With 150PS on tap its pulling power is little short of terrific. So far the majority of the Astra’s mileage has been racked up in urban conditions, but it’s on the motorway that this unit really excels. Coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox this Astra allows proper performance without sacrificing fuel
economy – the average so far is not far short of the 50 miles per gallon mark. And it’s refined too. A hint of rattle at start-up apart, you really wouldn’t know the car was a diesel. Problems have been relatively few apart from the enhanced effects of wear and tear from unruly kids – though the fabric upholstery
has taken quite a hammering. So while the interior isn’t the most funky or inspiring it’s definitely tough and durable – a pre-requisite for family motoring. But perhaps the finest compliment you could pay to this car is that, touch wood, there hasn’t been a single problem in what is now just on 4,000 miles of daily grind. The engine has really loosened up too, not that this hasn't been a rewarding car to drive from the outset.
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