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What is the best small car?
What is the best small car in your opinion in terms of performance, reliabiliy and economy?
Pollyanna Annonymity Important (Youghal)
Sep 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
Will I buy a Volkswagen Passat instead of a Golf?
Hi Paddy,
Thanks for the answer above (Which VW will i buy? 06/09) but i have another question: looking around i've realised that i can get a 2011 1.4 Petrol Passat Comfortline for the price i'd be paying for a 2012 1.2 Golf Highline. As the family is growing should i consider this?
I really like the Passat and the 1.4 Petrol would be ideal for me as although i drive every day, it's all city driving with only the occasional long trip outside Dublin. Anyone i say this too thinks i'm mad buying petrol as when i come to trade the car in up the line, no one will want a petrol car? I'd appreciate your thoughts.
Thanks.
Brendan Cullen (Dublin)
Sep 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
New Focus or used BMW/Audi?
I'm changing my car for a diesel one early next year. I'm undecided between a new Ford Focus Zetec saloon or a 2008 BMW 320d/Audi A4. My main concerns are fuel economy, reliability and running costs. Any advice on what to go for?
Tony O'Leary
Sep 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
What do you think of the VW Golf 1.6 TDI?
Hi lads,
What is your impression of the 2011 VW Golf 1.6 TDI 105bhp?
Thanks again
Jim Cotter (Limerick)
Sep 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
What is the best seven-seat MPV on the market?
What is the best seven-seat car on the market, in terms of value for money and reliability?
John Does
Sep 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
Citroen C4 Picasso or Peugeot 5008?
Which are deemed the better car ( I know they are almost identical! )....the C4 Grand Picasso, or the Peugeot 5008. Legroom up front and even in the second row seems better in the 5008?
David Weir (Co Meath)
Sep 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
When is the new Hyundai Santa Fe coming?
Do you have any idea when an all-new Hyundai Santa Fe will be released and if so when Ireland will have it? I thought I saw something in The Irish Times about it being released soon.
Andrew Kelly (Limerick)
Sep 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
WIll I buy now to get the best deal on a Volkswagen Golf?
Hi Paddy,
I love the site and your reviews for the irishtimes. Just looking for some advice. I'm buying a new VW Golf for January delivery. First time buying a new car. I'm getting the Edition-R 1.2TSI 105bhp with some options like MFSW, privacy glass and auto lights/wipers. Have you any tips for haggling with dealers?
I've shopped around to about 5 of them and the price in Dublin is much the same - none of them would budge, cost to change for me is about €21k (though I have been offered a better trade in price outside the pale). Also, I was told that Volkswagen are holding a dealer conference in October where some changes are likely to be introduced to the range, and also that VW may increase their 5.9% finance rate - have you heard anything about this or know what kind of spec changes are coming for the Golf? Would I be better off ordering before then and getting the dealer to hold it for me?
Many Thanks, Eoin.
Eoin S (Dublin)
Aug 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
Torn between Nissan Qashqai, Hyundai ix35 and Peugeot 3008
Hi lads,
Which would you choose between a Nissan Qashqai, Hyundai ix35 and a Peugeot 3008?
Thanks
Jim Cotter (Limerick)
Jul 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
Can I get a discount on a new BMW 520d?
Hi, I would like to know if it's possible to get a discount on a new BMW 520d from a BMW dealer. I have seen on the internet that it seems to be common practice in other countries but have not heard anything about what happens in Ireland. Thanks.
Sarah Jones (Limerick)
Jul 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
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