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Should I replace my BMW 520d with an Audi A6?
I would like to know if you think the Audi A6 2.0-litre diesel 2014 model is a good car. I am in the market for this kind of car and currently drive a BMW 520d, but I don't know if I should go for the same again as I'm a bit worried about rear-wheel drive in the winter and because Audi is more competitive on price at the moment. I've driven an Audi and liked it but are there any problems I should know about?
Thanks.
Mike Ross (Dublin)
Mar 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
Help me spend €24,000 on a new car!
Hi, I bought my present car, a Mitsubishi Space Star 1.3 GLX petrol new 15 years ago, so it's long overdue replacing. Trouble is I haven't got a clue about choosing a new car and I need your advice.
The max price I wish to pay is €24,000 so I'm also chasing the best scrappage deal. I had a drive in the Hyundai ix35 and I like it but it has its drawbacks. However, the Nissan Qashqai is a non-contender for me as it has only an emergency spare wheel and the fifth passenger has to sit like riding a donkey with the big centre console protruding from the front.
What do you think I should go for? I'm thinking of looking at the Kia Sportage and Kia cee'd, but also the Nissan Pulsar and Peugeot 3008. I would be grateful for your advice.
Kind regards, Anto.
Anthony Kavanagh (Kilkenny)
Mar 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
Is the Nissan Micra good value with the scrappage allowance?
Is the Nissan Micra good value now that there is a €4,000 allowance for scrappage?
John Mugan (Sligo)
Mar 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
Have you driven the Dacia Logan MCV?
Have you driven the Dacia Logan MCV?
Terence Hughes (Dublin)
Mar 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
Nissan Qashqai, Hyundai ix35 or Kia Sportage?
I had a test drive in the 1.5 diesel Nissan Qashqai, the 1.7 diesel Hyundai ix35 and the 1.7 Kia Sportage, all new; I want to get one but which is the best value for money and also the best resale?
Cheers
Jerry Kelleher (Ballybunion Co Kerry)
Mar 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
Peugeot 2008 or Skoda Yeti?
Peugeot 2008 or Skoda Yeti?
Mick O'Flynn (Kilkenny)
Feb 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
Will a 'test drive' Ford B-Max be ok?
I want to buy a new Ford B-Max Titanium but the one they have is being used as a test drive car; should I order a new one?
Jerry Kelleher (Ballybunion Co Kerry)
Feb 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
How reliable is a new Renault (or Dacia), Fiat or even Citroen?
How reliable is a new Renault (or Dacia), Fiat or even Citroen?
Ok, not going to be many problems in first year or two, but I typically like to keep my cars for most of their life cycle, I feel I get most value for my investment that way. I know eight years ago (when I bought my last car) I was told stay away, as once a few years old all the electrical gremilins come out to play. I'm not brand loyal, in fact the more options I have the more likely I am to get a deal that suits me. But I do like trouble free motoring and currently drive a 2007 Toyota Avensis and it has never put a foot wrong.
Should I stick to the old reliables (i.e. Mazda, Toyota etc.) or are the new generation of Renault, Citroen and even Fix It Again Tony (Fiat) likely to be properly reliable over seven or more years? Also contemplating Kia (seven-year warranty sounds good to me).
Thanks for your time.
John Walsh (Waterford)
Feb 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
New Peugeot 3008 or 141 Ford Kuga?
(a) New Peugeot 3008 or (b) 141 Ford Kuga - cost of (b) is €2,000 more?
John Lamont (Dublin)
Feb 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
Have you reviewed the Peugeot 2008?
Have you done a review on the Peugeot 2008 1.4 HDi Active?
Mick O'Flynn (Kilkenny)
Feb 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
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