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Thoughts on this Ford Kuga?
Is a 2017 Ford Kuga 2.0 ST-line diesel a good car? It has 80,000 miles on the clock. And would you recommend a new cambelt at this mileage before I buy?
Thanks
Lee
Lee Rigby (Nottingham)
Jan 2026 Filed under: choosing used car
I need more space than my 2019 Volvo S90 has...
Hi,
I've a 2019 Volvo S90 D4 Momentum at 118k km. Great car: comfortable, refined, good specification, safe. I have two kids (13 and 7), 'herself' and a Labrador. We need more boot space.
My budget is €15k ish. A 2019 XC90 is very expensive for same year as the S90 and doesn't look as good/elegant. The 2021 XC60 is a possibility.
A 2021 V90 is probably the most sensible, but does it offer more space and practicality? Not a great fan of Volvo's combination petrol and electric in the Recharge models due to reliability.
I'd consider Lexus but well used to Volvo.
What do you think?
Thanks
Justin McElwee (Galway)
Jan 2026 Filed under: choosing used car
VW ID.4 or T-Roc, or Skoda Octavia?
Hi guys,
Looking for your thoughts on my next car. Currently in the mix are VW ID.4, VW T-Roc 1.5 petrol and Skoda Octavia 1.5 MHEV. I drive into the city three times weekly, approx. 90km total and the occasional jaunt cross country.
I have my own driveway and parking/charging in work. I'm looking at 242/251 versions of all the above cars and I'll be paying cash.
Everyone tells me to go fully electric, but I am drawn to the look of the Skoda (not keen on the SUV look).
Any thoughts or should I be looking at something totally different? Appreciate any direction.
Brendan (Dublin)
Jan 2026 Filed under: choosing used car
Looking for a used EV for our family and dog.
Looking for first EV for family of five and need a big boot for doggy. Any suggestions? Was looking at used VW ID.4 but salesperson hasn't contacted us back from dealer.
Any rivals?
Smccar (Cork)
Oct 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Thoughts on the 2009 Ford Focus diesel?
Considering buying a 2009 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi Zetec 115hp. Are these generally considered a good car?
Thanks for your help
Grainne (Co. Clare) (Co Clare)
Oct 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Looking to buy a compact automatic car...
I am looking to buy an automatic small car as my first car. My partner has a small manual Toyota Aygo and we think it would make sense for my car to be bigger/or with a bigger engine anyway so that we can use it for longer journeys and have the Aygo for around the city (Dublin).
We have been looking between years of 2012-2018 at the Peugeot 208, Renault Clio, MINI Cooper, Volkswagen Polo/Golf, Audi A1 and Hyundai i20/i30... but we are stuck and getting more and more confused...
We were leaning towards the Peugeot/Renault because of great prices/low mileage but we don't know what to do.
Any advice/recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Dawn Byrne (Dublin)
Dec 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Which Mazda6 to go for?
Hello,
Thinking of buying a Mazda: could you give me advice on which one I should buy? I am looking at either a 2016 Mazda6 2.2 Skyactiv in Sport trim, with 170,000km on the clock but no service history, or a 2015 Mazda6 2.0 SE Nav saloon, bought from a car dealer.
Which one is cheaper to maintain and more reliable?
IGOR DULAP (Dublin)
Dec 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Best used family car for under €10,000?
Best options for a used car with two small kids? Budget under €10k, focus on boot space and reliability. City driving mostly.
Shona, Cork (Cork)
Dec 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the 2011 Nissan Pixo reliable?
I am going to buy 2011 Nissan Pixo with 150k on the clock. What do you think about reliability and mechanical aspects of the engine as I am considering it as delivery car?
Abdullah Bilal (Dublin)
Oct 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
What is the performance mpg of the 2023 MG HS?
What is the performance mpg of the 2023 MG HS?
Liz Greer (Lancaster)
Sep 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
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