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Audi Q7, BMW X5 or Toyota Land Cruiser?
Hi,
We are looking at buying a 2007 Audi Q7, BMW X5 or Toyota Land Cruiser with around 60,000/70,000 miles on the clock. We need four-wheel drive and seven seats. Are there any reliability issues with these SUVs? What would you recommend?
Any advice would be great.
Thanks
S Walsh (Waterford)
Mar 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Talk me through the Passat trim lines...
What is the difference between the VW Passat Comfortline/Trendline etc? The one that I am currently considering is a Volkswagen Passat 1.6 FSI four-door B6 115hp. Also are Audi/BMW generally expensive to service and maintain in comparison to a VW?
Bryan Molloy (Dublin )
Mar 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Audi A5 or BMW 3 Series Coupe?
Hello,
I am looking at buying a used car at the moment. Trying to decide between an Audi A5 and BMW 3 Series Coupe. The 2.0-litre diesels look like the sensible option. I would like low mileage, but don't want anything newer than 2008 really. I would get M Sport if I end up going for BMW, but S line not so important for the A5. Max budget is €25k.
I'm interested in your general opinion of both cars. Would you have a preference? Is there anything in particular that I need to watch out for? Better engine options keeping in mind the tax, resale etc? I only do about 10k miles per year...
Thanks in advance, John
John O'Connor (Celbridge)
Mar 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Best used and affordable diesel car?
Which is the best used diesel car to buy within a reasonable budget?
Louanne Littley (Waterford)
Apr 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Looking for a 2008 Audi A3 Sportback.
I'm trying to source an 2008 Audi A3 five-door diesel and having real difficulty. A lot seem to be imported from the UK.
Any advice?
Hilary Creedon (Cork)
Apr 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Any issues with this Jaguar or Mercedes?
Hi,
Looking to buy a Jaguar XK 3.0 d or Mercedes E-Class 2.2, both 2009 models; are there any issues with these cars?
Thanks
Ed Donnelly (Dublin)
Apr 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Tell me about the Volkswagen Touareg...
Does mileage matter on a Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI? Also are there any common problems with the same vehicle?
Philip O'Meara (Dublin)
Apr 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
BMW 530d or 520d?
Hi,
Thinking of buying a 07/08 BMW 530d M Sport with 60,000 approx. miles. Have been given all negative reasons why I should not buy a 530d over a 520d. Too thirsty! Tax too high! Repairs very high! Whereas on blogs from UK guys are saying they would choose a 530d over a 520d anytime.
Any advice?
Aidan Richardson (Dublin)
May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Volkswagen Passat B7: yes or no?
Volkswagen Passat B7: yes or no?
Jack Murphy
May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What's your opinion on the Citroen C5?
I am considering buying a 2010 Citroen C5 estate that comes with Bluetooth, satnav and cruise control at a price of€17k. "Friends" are saying buy an Avensis or Mondeo as they have a better resale value and are more reliable, but you do not get the same high spec as the C5 for €17k.
What's your opinion on the C5?
Zak Adam (Drogheda, Co Louth)
May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
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