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Opel Insignia or SEAT Exeo saloon?

Opel Insignia 130hp or SEAT Exeo 140hp - 2012/2011? Any problems I should look out for?

Michael Walsh (Mayo)

Feb 2017 Filed under: choosing used car

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Would you recommend the Merc E 200?

Hi, I'm looking at an E-Class Mercedes-Benz 200, automatic, 151; would you recommend this car?

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Chris

Chris Mulcahy (Cork)

Feb 2017 Filed under: choosing used car

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How reliable is the Volkswagen Tiguan?

How is the Volkswagen Tiguan rated for quality and reliability?

Patrick Reilly (Dublin 13)

Jan 2017 Filed under: choosing used car

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Which €25,000 crossover to go for?

Hi,

I am looking at buying a second-hand (161 or 162) SUV, value approx €25,000. I drive 80 miles a day on fairly good roads for work, and mainly rural roads. Have had test drives on both the Nissan Qashqai and Renault Kadjar and they are both a bit big, although the Renault Captur is too small.

Any suggestions on "inbetween" sizes? Don't have kids so big boots and roomy cabins are not important. More interested in sturdy and reliable.

Thanks

C Power (Wexford)

Jan 2017 Filed under: choosing used car

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Ford Fiesta 1.2 or Peugeot 208?

142 Ford Fiesta 1.2 or 151 Peugeot 208 1.2? Both have high mileage. Asking the same money. Which is best, in your opinion?

Tom Nelson (Maynooth)

Jan 2017 Filed under: choosing used car

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Year 2001 Renault Laguna and Fluence?

What are the Renault Laguna and Renault Fluence like from the year 2011?

Lorraine Myler (Cappagh)

Jan 2017 Filed under: choosing used car

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Used Peugeot 308, Renault Megane or Auris?

Hi, we want to buy a newish car this year with about €10,000. We have looked at a few models including a 2012 Peugeot 308 HDi, 2012 Renault Megane 1.5 dCi and a Toyota Auris 1.4 diesel all with 50k ish miles. Which would be your choice? We do about 20,000 miles a year.

Thank you

Ruairi Mc Carthy (Mullagh Co Cavan)

Jan 2017 Filed under: choosing used car

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What to look out for on diesel Astra Estate?

Opel Astra Estate 1.7 or 1.3? With 90,000 plus mile. What to look out for? I will change the turbo just in case with an Opel part as I do all my own servicing so labour cost not a problem.

Gerry Cluskey (Drogheda/louth)

Dec 2016 Filed under: choosing used car

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Is the Renault Megane 1.5 diesel a good car?

Is the Renault Megane 1.5 diesel a good car?

They seem to be cheaper than other similar makes. The version I'm looking at is a 2010 model.

Colm Nagle.

Colm Nagle (Kerry Ireland )

Dec 2016 Filed under: choosing used car

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How best to upgrade to a newer car?

Hi, I am thinking of changing my 2006 Nissan Navara in the next nine months. I was thinking of upgrading to 2011/12 Volkswagen Passat or Ford Mondeo and my budget is about €12,000. The problem is I don't know how to sell my own car. It's seen far better days and the engine isn't in great condition either. Most dealers are offering  €3,500 or less and I tried cash4cars and they're not interested. I am hoping to get four grand plus for it but don't have the time to sell it privately. I really don't know what to do with my Navara and was wondering if you would know?

Many thanks, Denis

Mike Connolly (Wicklow Town )

Nov 2016 Filed under: choosing used car

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