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MG3 or Mazda2 hybrids?

Cna oyu compare the MG3 'self-charging' hybrid and Mazda2 self-charging hybrid for both town and distance travel?

Mary Pierse (Dublin)

Oct 2024 Filed under: choosing new car

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Should we go for a new or used Skoda Enyaq?

Hi

We have a 2020 SEAT Leon (most recent design) which we own outright. We are thinking of changing to an electric car, possibly an Enyaq. Can you please give a view on whether it’s better to go for a one-year-old Enyaq or to go for PCP on a new one (probably early next year) but we wish to minimise the cost of changing.

Suggestions on alternative but similar cars would also be appreciated which would maximise the value we might get for our car. Any advice on this conundrum would be greatly appreciated.

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Colin Ryan (Malahide)

Sep 2024 Filed under: choosing new car

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Looking to buy a new small car for under €30,000.

I am looking to gift a car to my wife. With a range of 242 offers, I am inclined to buy a new one. She is still taking her driving lessons and needs hand controls to drive the car due to her foot disability.

She needs a small car with two mandatory features: an automatic transmission and adaptive cruise control. I have narrowed down some options with the budget I have for €30k, but confused what to consider: Suzuki Swift, Volkswagen Polo, Toyota Yaris Luna Hybrid, Dacia Sandero Stepaway or MG3 Hybrid? I am open to suggestions but it should have the two mandatory features.

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Ankit Gulati (Dublin)

Sep 2024 Filed under: choosing new car

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Which new estate to buy as a second car?

Hi!

We’re a family of five (and dog) who love our 10-year-old Volkswagen Passat Estate. No plans to get rid of it but we need a second car to manage weekend logistics. A new Skoda Combi would be great (definitely don’t want an SUV), but would prefer a hybrid or electric option. Any suggestions?

Ciara Malone (Dublin)

Aug 2024 Filed under: choosing new car

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Which VW Golf to go for?

I am going to buy a Volkswagen Golf 1.5 eTSI mild-hybrid 115hp. Is it worth getting the 150hp instead?

Ahmed Hagag (Brno-Kohoutovice)

Sep 2024 Filed under: choosing new car

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What to replace my VW Golf GTI with?

Hi,

I am in the process of changing my beloved Golf Mk 7.5 GTI but cannot decide what to go for! I have narrowed my search down to a Golf 8.5 R Black Edition, the new Audi S3 Vorsprung or a BMW 340i xDrive. The latter will need to be a six-month-old car rather than new to fit within  my budget. All are great cars! Which one of those three would the CompleteCar.ie team go for?

Love your YouTube videos btw - have used them a lot for my search.

Many thanks!

Paul

Paul James (Belfast)

Aug 2024 Filed under: choosing new car

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Looking to replace my Audi Q7...

Hi,

I currently drive a 2016 Audi Q7, a 3.0-litre quattro diesel. I want to upgrade as it has 244,000km now on the clock, as I average 30,000km per year.

I was looking at the Q7 petrol hybrid but worried about fuel consumption compared to diesel, I would do a lot of small local journeys and thought this might be better option but just looking for advice if possible please or suggestions on what else you would recommend. Boot space is another big requirement.

Thanks

John

John Glynn (Kilcoole)

Aug 2024 Filed under: choosing new car

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Porsche Macan 4 or Audi Q6 e-tron?

I am considering purchasing either an Audi Q6 e-tron or Porsche Macan 4. Which would you advise?

Sean Cotter (Newtownmountkennedy)

Jul 2024 Filed under: choosing new car

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When is the updated Polestar 2 arriving?

Hello.

Just wondering if there is any update on arrival of Polestar 2 RWD MY24 to get to Ireland? Seems very slow compared to UK availability.

Thanks

Neill Scanlan (Athenry)

Jul 2024 Filed under: choosing new car

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Thinking of buying a new Toyota Corolla estate...

Hi,

Thinking of purchasing new Toyota Corolla Touring Sports estate. Would this provide better fuel range and costs than my current car, a Skoda Octavia Combi diesel?

Many thanks.

John Dalton (Clonmel)

Jun 2024 Filed under: choosing new car

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