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Can I buy a Grand California in the USA?

Where and when can I purchase a VW Grand California RV in the USA?

Korey N (Brandon )

Oct 2019 Filed under: choosing new car

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Difference between these SEAT Tarracos?

What is the difference between the SEAT Tarraco XCellence and the XCellence Lux besides the price?

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Mat Monteith (Warrington)

Aug 2019 Filed under: choosing new car

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Lease or buy a Porsche Macan?

Would you lease or purchase a Porsche Macan? Looking at 2019 registrations max one previous owner.

Michelle Morgan (Bromley)

Aug 2019 Filed under: choosing new car

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A Toyota a replace my Skoda Superb with?

Hi,

I currently have a Skoda Superb estate, which I find handy for the occasional bulky load. I was thinking of probably changing it for a similar model (having daydreamed of more exotic cars like a Ford Raptor - I'm just not willing to pay the annual road tax). However, there is a view out there that the most reliable cars are Toyotas. Is there a Toyota that would come close to to the Superb estate in terms of load capacity?

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Philip

Philip Donegan (Ballina)

Aug 2019 Filed under: choosing new car

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Audi A3 Saloon or Mercedes CLA?

Hi,

I am looking for a little advice on changing my car. I have a 2010 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI and am trying to make my mind up between the Audi A3 Saloon and the Mercedes CLA. Petrol I'm thinking? And most likely new or one year old. Any advice would be really appreciated.

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Claire

Claire Murphy

Jul 2019 Filed under: choosing new car

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Can I trade my car in against a Tesla?

If I order a Tesla Model 3 for 2020, how can I trade in my current car, given that Tesla only makes electric cars?

James Hanley (Dublin)

Jun 2019 Filed under: choosing new car

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What will I replace my VW Golf R with?

I recently had my 182 VW Golf R stolen. They broke into my home to take the keys, which terrified us all, most especially my kids. Now I need to buy a replacement car. I have no clue what to buy due to the rapidly changing pace of cars from diesel to electric and I cannot hold out until the autumn for the launch of newer cars. What I would like is something no smaller than a Golf, up to any size. It cannot be a flashy car or a targeted car like my Golf R, but not as boring as the typical taxi car either. Believe it or not I would like something as fuel efficient as possible without compromising on build or ride quality. I mainly drive country roads and motorways, with city driving maybe once a week. I find cars like hatchbacks great for getting more stuff in when the seats are down. I would also like the car to keep with the times for the next three years so not diesel.

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Joe Lyons (Dundalk)

Apr 2019 Filed under: choosing new car

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Which exec EV to replace my Jaguar with?

I plan on replacing a Jaguar XF diesel next year and would like to move to a “greener” alternative. Are you aware of any PHEVs or pure electric cars that are expected this year in the executive category apart from BMW 530e and Mercedes E 350 de? I would like to go all electric but prices seem very high at the moment. I drive about 40,000km per annum so hybrid diesel or pure electric with good range look to me like the best options. The only executive EVs all seem to be around the €90k mark, which is too high for me.

Joe Peterson (Wicklow)

Jun 2019 Filed under: choosing new car

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Polo or SEAT for a little more power?

Trading in a 2007 Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec, which was around 70hp. New Polo default seems to be 1.0-litre 65hp, actually lower power than 12-year-old Fiesta? Maybe default SEAT ibiza SE is better with its 1.0 MPI EVO 80hp engine. Load of one adult and two children, Offaly/Kildare roads and M4 travel twice a week to Liffey Valley usage.

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John

John Quinn (Offaly)

May 2019 Filed under: choosing new car

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When does the A-Class Saloon arrive?

When is the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Saloon coming to Ireland?

PJ Horkan (Charlestown )

May 2019 Filed under: choosing new car

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