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What Car Should I Buy?

What car should I buy?

What seven-seater should I buy?

CAMERON MCGAVIN Barb needs a seven-seater that isn’t too big or thirsty.

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What P-plater car should I buy?

Kia Cerato

CAMERON MCGAVIN Stefano is about to turn 18 and has decided a small hatch with a manual transmission will be his first car.

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What family car should I buy?

The Honda Odyssey is still one of the best family cars on the market.

Cameron McGavin Emma needs a city car with a strong kid-carting focus and country-driving abilities.

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What SUV car should I buy?

Subaru XV

CAMERON MCGAVIN Margaret needs a camping-friendly car that won’t be a pain around town.

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What SUV should I buy?

Mazda's CX-5 is a competent urban SUV.

CAMERON MCGAVIN Peter has an SUV in his sights but isn’t sure whether to buy new or used.

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What compact SUV should I buy?

The Honda CR-V is a more than capable SUV for a growing family.

CAMERON MCGAVIN Amanda is looking for an efficient compact SUV to fit her two teenage sons and two dogs.

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What lovable wagon should I buy?

The Mazda6 wagon

CAMERON MCGAVIN Jack wants to love his new ride, but it must be a practical motor.

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What family cars should I buy?

Kia Rondo Si.

CAMERON MCGAVIN Narelle is trying to lock down two cars to cover off her family’s varying needs.

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Which family car should you buy?

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What compact SUV should I buy?

Mazda CX-5.

Cameron McGavin Sarah's mother needs something easy to get in and out of, so they're thinking a compact SUV or high-riding small hatch will be best.

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What medium-size car should I buy?

Mazda6

CAMERON MCGAVIN Chris needs help sorting the mid-sized wheat from the chaff.

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What new small hatch should I buy?

Kia Cerato SLi hatch.

CAMERON MCGAVIN Should Wayne buy his new small hatch now, or wait for something better?

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What diesel wagon should I buy?

The Ford Mondeo wagon

CAMERON MCGAVIN John needs an efficient family hauler for long road trips to replace his Land Rover Discovery 2.

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What long-distance driving car should I buy?

Kia Cerato SLi sedan

CAMERON MCGAVIN Holly is looking for a smallish sedan that is willing to do a lot of kilometres.

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What affordable family car should I buy?

Hyundai i30 Tourer

CAMERON MCGAVIN Mel is trying to pin down the right car for impending family duties.

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What dual-cab ute should I buy?

Mitsubishi Triton

CAMERON MCGAVIN Patrick is looking to fulfil his caravanning ambitions with a dual-cab ute.

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What family wagon should I buy?

Ford's Mondeo wagon while technically a mid-sizer has as much back-seat space as a Commodore and has plenty of boot space.

CAMERON MCGAVIN Matthew is looking for a fuel-efficient wagon which will accommodate the kids to replace his two Commodore sedans.

What fun small car should I buy?

2013 Ford Fiesta ST

CAMERON MCGAVIN Nick is looking to brighten up his daily commute with something small and sporty.

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What family off-roader should I buy?

Holden Colorado 7

Cameron McGavin Adam is looking for a tough 4WD to taxi the family around on some rough stuff.

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What small car should I buy?

Kia Rio

CAMERON MCGAVIN Ankit is after a highway-friendly light car with new-car benefits.

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What comfortable small car should I buy?

Nissan Dualis

CAMERON MCGAVIN Noni needs a car that’s easier on her back than her old Ford Laser

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What reliable and sporty small hatch should I buy?

Ford Focus Sport.

CAMERON MCGAVIN Annette is after a sporty, modern and trouble-free small car to replace her old Alfa.

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What sporty car should I buy?

Toyota 86

CAMERON MCGAVIN Patrick is looking for sporty car that gives some serious driving pleasure.

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What rugged compact SUV should I buy?

Nissan X-Trail

CAMERON MCGAVIN Geoff wants a compact SUV that can rough it up without being a pig around town.

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What baby-friendly car should I buy?

Kia Rondo

Cameron McGavin Dave needs to upsize from a city runabout to a more family-friendly car - but it needs to be good on fuel.

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What small sedan should I buy?

Ford Focus

CAMERON MCGAVIN Bill wants to downsize from his trusty Falcon sedan.

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What heavy-duty 4WD should I buy?

Toyota Prado

CAMERON MCGAVIN Judy wants to downsize from her Toyota LandCruiser but can’t compromise on toughness, rough-road comfort or off-road ability.

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What small hatch should I buy?

VW Golf

CAMERON MCGAVIN Alison is after a roomy small hatch that's right at home on the highway.

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What rural-friendly SUV should I buy?

What car should I buy?

CAMERON MCGAVIN Paul is after a compact SUV well-suited to life out of the big smoke

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What efficient rep-friendly wagon should I buy?

Rav4 GX Diesel

CAMERON MCGAVIN Paul is after a wagon or SUV that will stand up to his high annual kay counts and be cheap to run.

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What comfortable SUV should I buy?

Mazda CX-5

CAMERON MCGAVIN Claire and her husband are after a compact SUV that’s easy on the body.

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What used hatch should I buy?

2009 Hyundai i30cw

CAMERON MCGAVIN Michael's daughter has just had her first child and is looking for a used hatch or wagon.

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What large 4WD should I buy?

Pajero

CAMERON MCGAVIN Brendan is after a large and luxurious used 4WD for the long haul.

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What comfortable wagon should I buy?

Mazda6 Wagon

CAMERON MCGAVIN Stephen is after a wagon or SUV that's easy on the body.

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What comfortable wagon should I buy?

CAMERON MCGAVIN Stephen is after a wagon or SUV that's easy on the body.

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What four-seat coupe should I buy?

RCZ

CAMERON MCGAVIN Matthew is looking to spice up his weekends with a practical sportscar.

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What rugged SUV should I buy?

Nissan X-Trail.

CAMERON MCGAVIN Caleb needs an SUV that’ll stand up to rough roads and camping trips.

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What car should I buy - hatch or SUV?

Subaru Impreza

CAMERON MCGAVIN Mitchell is looking for a second-hand hatch or compact SUV to replace his Subaru Forester.

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What diesel car should I buy?

Civic Diesel

CAMERON MCGAVIN Franciscus needs a small hatchback or SUV that's well suited to lots of driving.

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What second-hand coupe should I buy?

Veloster

CAMERON MCGAVIN Lyn is looking for a fun drive that has realistic running costs.

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What compact SUV should I buy?

Sportage

CAMERON MCGAVIN Dot and her husband are struggling to pick a new compact SUV out of the multitude of options available.

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What aftermarket-friendly mid-size car should I buy?

2006 Liberty GT

CAMERON MCGAVIN Chris is in the market for a mid-size sedan to add aftermarket parts to.

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What reliable hatchback should I buy?

Hyundai i30

CAMERON MCGAVIN Steph is after a manual five-door hatch, which she plans to keep for 10 years.

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What dog-friendly compact car should I buy?

Yeti

CAMERON MCGAVIN Richard is after an SUV that isn’t too big but can handle a dog in the back, as well as the odd off-road exploit.

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What family friendly ute should I buy?

Ford Ranger

CAMERON MCGAVIN Frank is looking for a twin-cab ute that will allow him and his wife to mix parenthood with a surfing addiction.

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What small car should I buy?

Ford Focus Sport

CAMERON MCGAVIN Patrick is looking for a replacement for his 2008 Volkswagen Golf.

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What fun small car should I buy?

SP25

CAMERON MCGAVIN Nick wants to downsize from his Ford Fairmont.

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What used mid-size SUV should I buy?

CAMERON MCGAVIN Stefan has a hankering for a Jeep Patriot but isn't sure if he's on the right track.

What resale focused car should I buy?

HSV GTO Z-Series Coupe

CAMERON MCGAVIN Peter is trying to decide whether to get another Golf GTI or something used with potentially better resale prospects.

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What seven-seat SUV should I buy?

Sorento

CAMERON MCGAVIN Sharfraz is looking for a seven-seater that can handle the occasional off-roading.

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What convertible should I buy?

VW Eos

Matt Campbell Bruce is looking for a brand new convertible that can take a couple of passengers in the back.

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What hatch should I buy?

Cruze

CAMERON MCGAVIN Alison is in the market for a five-door hatch that's fun to drive.

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What SUV should I buy?

Santa Fe

CAMERON MCGAVIN Mark is struggling to pin down a replacement for his Subaru Tribeca

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What family wagon should I buy?

Ford Mondeo wagon

CAMERON MCGAVIN Natalie is after a wagon with a big boot, child-friendly back seat and great economy.

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What four-wheel-drive should I buy?

Jeep Grand Cherokee

CAMERON MCGAVIN Peter is thinking of joining the Toyota Prado set, or should he be considering another 4WD?

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What small car should I buy?

Toyota Corolla

CAMERON MCGAVIN Chantelle is trying to pin down the best small hatch for her needs

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What wagon should I buy?

Mazda6

CAMERON MCGAVIN Chris is after a wagon or SUV with serious back-seat and boot space.

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What diesel SUV should I buy?

Kia Sportage

CAMERON MCGAVIN Joe is weighing up between Range Rover's Evoque and Volvo's XC60.

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What small second car should I buy?

Volkswagen Polo 66TDI Comfortline

CAMERON MCGAVIN Stephen needs a city runabout to support the family wagon.

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Which car is best for family camping holidays?

Grand Cherokee

Cameron McGavin Jayne needs help finding the perfect car for a camping-crazy family of four.

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