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Looking for a reliable family car...
We are looking for some good options for a really reliable family car. Nothing too big as parking in the car park my wife works in is a nightmare as it is very tight. We were looking at a 2014 Nissan Qashqai+2, a 2015 Kia cee'd Sportswagon and might look at the Skoda Octavia. Insignia looks good but it's a monster of a size.
The Qashqai+2 seems expensive for a 2014 model. Would it be a waste? We do mileage of about 11k to 12k a year. Are the cars we looked at above the best options or what others would you recommend and best engine to go for? We want a really good boot and rear seat space for young kids with ISOFIX seating.
Thanks
Tomas Best (Dublin)
Jan 2018 Filed under: family car
Should I swap my Nissan for a Mercedes?
Hi there,
Thinking of changing my car this year from a Nissan to possibly a Mercedes GLA or B-Class. Are they similar? Can you help me narrow down my decision; should I change or stick with Nissan?
Thanks in advance
Mary Murphy (Clare )
Jan 2018 Filed under: choosing new car
Should we stick with petrol or go diesel?
Hi there,
We do annual mileage of about 11 or 12k. During the week the daily mileage is only about 20 miles or so and on slower roads so speed only about 80km/h max. We would do bigger mileage some weekends on motorway. My question is, would we run into problems with a diesel car? We currently have petrol but looking to update to a bigger car with a 1.4-1.6-litre range. However, there are very few petrol car options it appears suitable for family size. All the options seem to be diesel, which is fine, but I have heard that there can be mechanical issues if mileage and speed is not sufficient. Is that true?
Any advice much appreciated. What car options would you recommend to look at if going petrol or diesel?
Tomas Best (Dublin)
Jan 2018 Filed under: petrol vs. diesel
Price of a 2008 Toyota Corolla?
What about the price of a 2008 Toyota Corolla with petrol 1.4 engine and 134,000km?
Jins Joseph (Rosecommon)
Jan 2018 Filed under: used car values
Realistic future value of a Dacia Duster?
Do you know what mark up car dealers enjoy (bonuses excluded)? If I purchase a Dacia Duster Signature for €20,600 and after three years PCP plan a GMV of €8,000 and mileage of 16,000km total, would the secondhand value be €12,000 or more in your opinion? It would be an automatic.
Oliver Mullen
Oliver Mullen (Donacarney Co Meath)
Jan 2018 Filed under: resale value
What to replace my Renault Scenic with?
I have an ageing Renault Scenic petrol automatic. Apart from poor mpg, it is brilliant - comfortable (I've fitted cruise control) with very good options for load carrying. What do I replace it with?
John Wiloughby (Stroud)
Jan 2018 Filed under: choosing new car
How do Lexus cars do on resale value?
How would you rate resale value of Lexus cars compared to e.g. VW or Audi?
Elizabeth Regan (Dublin)
Jan 2018 Filed under: resale value
Suspension problems in the Alfa 159?
Are wishbones, suspension arms and link arms prone to early wear in the Alfa 159 JTDm Sportwagon estate?
John Shorten
Mar 2013 Filed under: reliability
Can you tell me about a new Lexus crossover?
Can you tell me anything please about the new Lexus hybrid small crossover due out in 2018 I think? I drive an Audi A4 and love it, but thinking of changing to Lexus so I can drive a hybrid.
Many thanks
Elizabeth Regan (Dublin)
Jan 2018 Filed under: hybrid
How economical is the Honda HR-V?
How economical is the Honda HR-V?
John Molloy (Dublin)
Jan 2018 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
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