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What's a good medium, auto SUV?

What's a good small/medium size SUV that has reasonable tax and fuel consumption, but is also automatic? It's for my wife so not a Nissan Qashqai, too common; Kia Sportage, build quality not too hot; and VW Touran is just too boring.

Any suggestions welcome, but has to be auto.

Eoin Heaney (Ennis)

Mar 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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We need a reliable family car for two kids...

Hi there,

We are starting to look for a good reliable family car suitable for two young children as our journeys now require a lot more space for everything. I know the estates are probably the most practical, but not our preferred choice so if possible could you recommend more compact options with the best interior space?

We were considering the following: Nissan Quashqai - which is best spec? Renault Kadjar - is it reliable however? Skoda Octavia? Any options from Toyota or Hyundai? Reliability is very important. Your thoughts on the above would be really appreciated.

I also note that most, the Kadjar in particular, are available mostly in diesel. Our mileage is probably around 15,000km a year. Would we be ok with a diesel option?

Many thanks

Mark Yeates

Dec 2017 Filed under: choosing new car

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New Mazda2, Fiesta, Dacia or Hyundai i20?

I'm buying a new car... it's between a Mazda2, Ford Fiesta, Dacia Sandero Stepway or Hyundai i20. Which one should I choose or have you a better option?

Thanks

Darragh Limerick

Darragh Madden (Limerick )

Nov 2017 Filed under: choosing new car

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Is the Volkswagen Polo 1.0 engine up to it?

Hi.

Is the 1.0 MPI 75hp engine sufficient in the new Volkswagen Polo? I currently have a 1.2 65hp 2003 Polo and find it ok, but I'm worried the new engine would struggle on dual carriageways etc.

Thanks very much

Tim Singleton (Cork City)

Nov 2017 Filed under: choosing new car

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Where in Kerry can I buy a new Ford Fiesta?

Where in Kerry can I buy a Ford Fiesta 1.0-litre EcoBoost?

Fred Flynn (Killarney)

Mar 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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Petrol Golf, Civic or Toyota Auris Hybrid?

Unsure what to buy, I am torn between three cars, the Honda Civic Smart Plus, VW Golf Comfortline and the Toyota Auris Hybrid Luna Sport. All are petrol, doing 1,000km a week so looking for most economical and within reason an all round good car.

Thanks.

Declan Dore (Tralee)

Nov 2017 Filed under: choosing new car

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Looking for frugal, comfy, automatic car...

Hi, could you advise me? I am looking for a economical automatic car that is comfortable for long driving.

Thanks

Eileen

Eileen McCarthy (Tipperary)

Mar 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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For €13,000, what car can I buy?

For €13,000, what car can I buy?

David OHora (Limerick)

Apr 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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Which engine in a 2018 VW Polo?

Can you please explain the engine choice in the new 2018 Volkswagen Polo? Wondering are the naturally aspirated petrol options 65hp and 75hp only suitable for city driving? I understand the TSI petrol 95hp are only available in automatic, is this true? I do mostly city and country driving with the occasional motorway trip. At the moment I drive a 1.4 diesel 75hp Peugeot 207 and want to go for petrol as my yearly mileage is only 6,000 kilometres. Which petrol engine do you think would be the best for me?

Regards,

Catherine

Catherine Connolly (Galway )

Nov 2017 Filed under: choosing new car

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Which car for my graduating daughter?

I’m looking for best all round, safest, reliable car for my daughter (22-25 yrs) who will be needing a car once she graduates from university. I’m torn between the Skoda Fabia, Toyota Yaris, Hyundai i20, Suzuki Swift or Opel Corsa. All too confusing to make a wise decision...

Sharon Adderley (Sandy)

Nov 2017 Filed under: choosing new car

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