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Which reliable car to go for with €15,000 to spend?
Hi folks,
I've recently accepted a new job that requires me to drive from Galway to Shannon (motorway more or less the entire trip). I'm now wondering what is the most reliable motorway car I should be going for. I was stung in the past by a 2015 Mercedes C-Class and don't want to end up with a money pit again!
Budget would be around €15k. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Dave (Galway)
May 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the 2006 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi a good car?
I would like to buy a 2006 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi estate. Is it a good car?
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Aubril (Dans La Manche 50)
May 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Need a reliable SUV for our family...
Hi Shane,
Thank you for your swift reply. We have three kids: 7, 10 and 15. Mileage at least 20,000km per year.
Cathal O Loghlin (Boyle)
Apr 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Which SUV for up to €30,000?
Looking to buy a family car - budget €25,000 to €30,000 (so I assume a 2021/2022). Looking at the Tucson, Sportage, Audi Q3 or the equivalent Skoda. Looking for reliability. Which of the above would you recommend? Or is there another option I should be looking at?
Cathal O Loghlin (Boyle)
Apr 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Which Volvo to go for next?
Hi,
What you think about 2016 Volvo XC90 or 2019 S90 or V90? All diesel. I want to stick with Volvo for safety, comfort, space and reliability.
Justin McElwee (Galway)
Apr 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Is it worth buying this 2007 Audi?
Is it worth buying a 2007 Audi A4 Sport 1.6 petrol for €3,200 with 113,360 miles on the clock?
Adam Humphreys (Ireland )
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What is the Opel Frontera's ground clearance?
What is ground clearance for the 2024 Opel Frontera mild hybrid?
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Marko (Croatia)
Apr 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
What to replace my SEAT Ateca with?
Hi guys,
I'd like your advice please on what to change my SEAT Ateca for or stick like for like (it's a lovely drive).
I live in north Donegal so very windy roads but now spend three out of four weeks in Louth caring for my father who's had a stroke, So wheelchair and Zimmer frame space is needed. I already have heated front seats in mine, that's a must, plus I mind my grandnephew and there's a new baby on the way so it needs to be easy to fit a car seat also.
Because Donegal is so hilly I need a good bit of power. I was thinking automatic for the longer drives but honestly don't mind manual. I'm also used to diesel, I'd like rear parking assistance, Bluetooth, anti-collision detection if possible.
So many to choose from my brain is addled, I've a 172 Ateca at the moment so want to go 2021+ and my maximum budget is €16,000 plus whatever I get for my car as a trade-in.
Any advice would be great thank you
Lorraine Rath (Gweedore)
Mar 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I replace my Mazda with a Mercedes CLA?
Looking at a 2019 Mercedes CLA 1.3 petrol with low mileage to replace a 2016 Mazda6 Platinum 2.2 diesel (150hp).
Is it a good buy?
Richard
Mar 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
What will I replace my Kia Rio with?
Hi,
I have a budget of about €7,000. I've been driving a 2009 Kia Rio for five years. I like how it handles, but I'd like a higher seating position and more clearance underneath because I live very rurally.
Things that matter to me: handling on curves and in bad weather, comfortable ride, fuel efficiency, ideally fold flat rear seats as I occasionally like to do DIY. Not too noisy (wind and road).
I do love to drive, and a bit of horsepower wouldn't go awry! But once it isn't crawling uphill, the other factors are more important. I rarely have passengers. Not concerned whether it's petrol or diesel, once it's manual.
Appreciate your advice!
Mary Alagna
Mar 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
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