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Which front-wheel-drive electric SUV for us?
Thinking of making the move to an electric car for our main family vehicle, but quite hilly where we live and concerned about rear-wheel drive only in some of the options, and all-wheel-drive electric cars are very expensive at the moment. Thinking of an SUV or crossover - what would be the recommended front-wheel-drive make/model in this scenario?
Willing to put on winter tyres etc.
John Paul (Letterkenny)
Nov 2021 Filed under: choosing new car
What to replace my Mondeo with?
Please point me in right direction. I have a 2018 Ford Mondeo and would like to change in January 2022, so I need some advice. I like diesel. What three cars should I be test driving? Around the size of the Mondeo with five doors. Help!
Fergal Reidy (Celbridge County Kildare)
Jun 2021 Filed under: choosing new car
Which full-size new seven-seater to go for?
Hi
I currently have a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace but would like to upgrade to a seven-seater with seven full-sized seats as I'm expecting my fourth child. I'm looking at the SEAT Alhambra, which ticks a lot of boxes, but would prefer a petrol or hybrid option. I can't go electric as parking is on-street and there's no option to plug in. Looking at a 2021 Alhambra so would consider something in a similar price range.
Any advice appreciated,
Karen
Karen Golden (Dublin 6)
Jun 2021 Filed under: choosing new car
Diesel or petrol Skoda Kamiq?
Is the diesel or the petrol a better investment in the Skoda Kamiq?
Anne Heffernan (Listowel )
Feb 2021 Filed under: choosing new car
Should I buy a Tesla Model 3 now?
I am thinking of buying a Tesla Model 3 instead of a Peugeot e-2008. Good idea? Should I wait for a possible M3 price drop? Do you think it may happen over the coming months? Or should I get one before the 21-23% VAT increase? Tough, perhaps impossible to know when to take the plunge.
Thank you.
Peter Dublin (Dublin)
Feb 2021 Filed under: choosing new car
What discount on a new BMW X5?
Hi,
What will be a reasonable discount from an official BMW dealer when buying the new X5? just a rough idea on what we can expect to get please.
Thank you
Tom
Tom Boyle (Dublin)
Dec 2020 Filed under: choosing new car
Should I stick with BMW diesel for now?
I drive 65,000km a year, mostly to Dublin, Cork and Galway and Dublin Airport. I have owned four 520d M Sports and on average get 40mpg. I am changing again and very interested in hybrid and considering a 530e M Sport with 26,000km on it. I change the car about every 15 months as I do high mileage and would like to go greener but running costs are my main concern. Currently I get the VAT back on diesel as I am VAT registered. I'm conscious that we will eventually have to go this way and wondering should I make that move now. What do you think?
Howard Simpson (Ballymoe)
Dec 2020 Filed under: choosing new car
When is the updated Kia Picanto here?
When is the updated Kia Picanto going on sale in Ireland?
Colum Madden (Galway)
Dec 2020 Filed under: choosing new car
Toyota RAV4 or Hyundai Tucson hybrid?
Should I buy the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid?
Aisling Roche (Cork)
Nov 2020 Filed under: choosing new car
Should I upgrade my 2021 Tiguan?
Hi,
I am planning on buying a Volkswagen Tiguan Elegance 1.5 petrol in the New Year; as it comes with 19-inch wheels and I like my comfort should I get Adaptive Chassis Control as an extra?
Thanks
James Duffy (Dunleer Co Louth)
Nov 2020 Filed under: choosing new car
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