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Looking for a car for around €10,000.
Looking for a car for around 10 grand. I have a 2005 Mazda3 1.6 petrol with 150k on the clock, which has never let me down, but I want a more powerful and comfortable car, which is reliable. I was looking at the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class diesel and also the 1.8 petrol, but my head is telling me to stay away; are they that unreliable? I am also looking at Mazda6 2.2 diesel and Lexus IS 2.2 diesel; what do you think of them?
The prices of diesel cars seem to be excessive when you look at the mileage a lot of them have; are thay worth it? I do about 12-15 thousand miles a year.
Michael Walsh (Mayo)
Jul 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Thoughts on the Land Rover Discovery?
What is your view of the Land Rover Discovery?
Nick Strong (Glin)
Jul 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Hyundai Santa Fe or Chevrolet Captiva?
Hi,
I am in need of a seven-seater, was thinking of a Chevrolet Captiva or Hyundai Santa Fe. To explain fully I am a childminder, I average less than 20 miles a day and this will be a second car so looking to keep costs low. Was thinking of an 08 Captiva or a 06/07 Hyundai. I know the tax is high on the Hyundai, but I need a reliable car. I like the Chevrolet looks wise, but any input would be great.
Thank you!
Sheila Newton (Galway)
Jul 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I buy this Audi A7?
Hi,
I am buying an Audi A7 3.0 TDI 245 quattro S tronic version (2011) with 71k miles on the clock. The seller told me that he replaced the complete transmission last year in December from Audi South Dublin and has showed me the invoice as well. I know that Audi parts comes with a two-year warranty so this new transmission will have its warranty valid until 2017.
My question is, shall I go ahead and buy this car? I am wondering if the old transmission would have done any damage to other parts of the car such as turbocharger or engine, torque converter etc. What other things should I look for before finalising this deal?
Looking forward to your reply.
PS: I drove this car last weekend and it is absolutely fine without any issue in gear change etc.
Thanks and regards
Raj
Rajat Parihar (Dublin)
Jul 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
SEAT Toledo, Skoda Rapid or Renault Fluence?
Trading up from a 2006 Nissan Note to 131-132 Skoda Rapid, SEAT Toledo or Renault Fluence: open to suggestions on which is best choice.
Seamus Neville (Waterford)
Jul 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
How do you rate the Ford Fiesta 1.4 diesel?
I am thinking of buying a 2008 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi. How do you rate that engine and do they give much trouble?
Martin Doyle (Portlaoise)
Jul 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Which used SUV for under €20,000?
Which is the best used SUV to buy for under €20,000?
Rohit K (Ballina)
Jul 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Which solid car to buy for up to €7,000?
Hi Guys,
I'm living in Louth and will be driving to Dublin each day Monday to Friday. That's a journey of 160km per day. I am looking for a family car that is comfy yet professional and I guess most important bullet proof that won't cost us an arm and a leg over the next 12 months. Budget somewhere around €6,000/7,000. I know it's not big, but family come first and this car needs to be a work horse. A couple of options would be great.
Dan , Louth
Dan Duffy (Dundalk)
Jun 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
How popular is the 1.4-litre TSI Passat?
Hi,
Can you tell me how many of the 1.4-litre Volkswagen Passats were registered in Ireland in 2015 and 2016?
Thanks.
Brendan Cullen (Knocklyon)
Jun 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Corsa, Corolla, Micra or Polo for €2,000?
Hi, I am a first car buyer in Ireland. I would like to buy an automatic car.
The ones I am interested in are a 2002 Opel Corsa, 2004 Toyota Corolla 1.6, a Nissan Micra 1.0 from 2002 or a Volkswagen Polo 1.4 from 2000. All of them cost between €1,750 and €2,000. I am wondering if these prices are realistic for cars like these, and given the types, which one would be the best choice?
Thank you in advance,
K
Katalin Csesznek (Cork)
Jun 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
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