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I need a bigger boot for a budget of €20,000...
Hi,
I recently had a change of job, so I need a vehicle with more boot space. I currently drive a 182 Ford Focus. I do over 20,000km a year. I was wondering what vehicle, be it an estate or MPV/SUV you would recommend I look at for a budget of around €20,000?
Thanks
Gary
Mar 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
What to buy instead of a Lexus ES300?
I'm looking for a car similar to the Lexus ES300 but not a hybrid. The comfort and reliability are amazing, but it lacks the speed I'm looking for.
Louise (Uk )
Mar 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Which seven-seater to replace our Tucson?
What make of seven-seater would you recommend as a good family car? Need to be able to take three baby seats, needs to be automatic, hybrid and have a good-sized boot. We have a 2022 Hyundai Tucson and the Santa Fe might be an option. Preferably no older than 2021.
Thanks
Mary Higgins (Dublin)
Feb 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Which used diesel SUV to replace my Qashqai?
Hello,
I have €30,000 (no trade in), looking for some advice please. I have had two Nissan Qashqais and really liked them but now they don't come in diesel after March 2021. So, I am trying to decide on an SUV roughly that size, diesel, automatic, 2022/2023. I’m not completely stuck on automatic.
It’s mind blowing trying to figure out which to go for.
Any advice much appreciated.
Ger (Leitrim )
Feb 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Belt or chain in a 2007 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI?
Hello,
I’m thinking of buying a 2007 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro model. Has it a timing belt or a timing chain?
Martin (Ystad)
Feb 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Newer BMW 520d or older with lower mileage?
Should I purchase a 2013 BMW 520d with the ‘N47’ engine with 115,000 miles on the clock or a 2014 520d with 147,000 miles but the newer ‘B47’ engine?
Paul OConnor (Carlow)
Feb 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Are there any used Xpeng cars?
Are there any used Xpeng cars?
Vincent
Feb 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I buy this high-mileage Ford Focus?
I am considering buying a 1.6 TDCi Ford focus with 229k miles on the clock. Is the mileage just too high? Seller re-assures me that it is ok. What do you think?
Patrick Buckley (Inniscarra)
Jan 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Toyota Corolla or Hyundai i30?
Which would be most reliable for shorter commutes between a 2019 Toyota Corolla 1.2 petrol and 2020 Hyundai i30 1.0 petrol? Leaning towards i30 for practicality. Hybrid/electric out of budget but wary of reliability of these turbocharged engines.
John Smith
Jan 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Looking at buying a 2013 BMW 316...
Hi,
I’m looking to buy a 2013 BMW 316. Will diesel or petrol be the best option? Are there any issues with the diesel engine?
Syam Krishna (Dublin)
Jan 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
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