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I have up to €7,000 to buy a car with low costs.
Hi,
I am planning to buy a used car manufactured in 2008 or 2009 and my budget for this is between €6,000 and €7,000. Please suggest a good sedan that is worth driving for a period of six to eight years from now. I am not a person who commutes long distances in my day to day life. Probably I may travel 25,000-30,000km per year. I am looking forward to buying a car with low maintenance cost and fuel economy.
Thanks. Sebastian J.
Sebastian J (Galway)
Jun 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
What's the 2009 Suzuki Alto like?
Hi,
I wanted to know more about the 2009 Suzuki Alto automatic - does it come with timing chain or belt and has there been any history of problems with its automatic gearbox? How is the car overall?
Arunita Burman (Dublin)
Mar 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Thinking of buying a Suzuki SX4 S-Cross...
Thinking of buying a 2014 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross: any thoughts on reliability etc> Has about 48,000km on the clock.
Ian Slowey (Sligo)
May 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the Kia cee'd estate a good buy?
I've found a 2012 Kia cee'd 1.6 diesel estate for sale for €10,000. It's an import and has about 90,000 miles on the clock. I had a Citroen Berlingo but need to switch to a car now. Do you thimk this would be a good buy? I'm mainly looking for something economical and reliable with plenty of room.
Thanks
Emer Holmes (Mayo)
May 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Would you recommend the Volvo S40 diesel?
Can you advise me on buying a Volvo S40? I do about 1,600 miles to work each month and I am thinking of getting a 2005 S40 diesel. Any problems with this car? Would you recommend it for heavy motorway mileage?
George Murphy (Mullagh Co Cavan)
May 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
What used car for up to €11,000 to buy?
Currently in the market for a used car. Looking for somethining with an engine size 1.3 to 1.6 that is reliable. Can spend up to €11,000. What is your advice on the best value car at the moment? Last car I had was a 2006 Ford Focus, which cost me a mint in repairs.
Michael D
May 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Toyota Avensis or Opel Insignia? Estates...
We're currently looking to buy a second hand diesel estate and are looking at the Toyota Avensis and Opel Insignia. Budget is €14k tops and we're looking at 2010 - 2012 options with varying levels of mileage on the clock. Himself is very excited by the interior and gadgets of the Insignia, but I'm wary of moving from Toyota.
Currently driving a 2005 Avensis Strata, which has never given trouble since I got it and before that had an 02 Corolla that never gave me any problems either. Too many electrical gadgets make me nervous as they seem to be very problematic, particularly in the Insignia from what I've read here. It'll be used as the main family car, which does 30-40,000km a year. Need roof rack for bikes and looking for more spacious boot. Economy and reliability are what I'm looking for.
Which would you recommend? Are there other estate models I should consider?
Karina Brennan (Galway)
May 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
What do you think of the 2008 Lexus IS 250?
What do you think of the 2008 Lexus IS 250? I'm looking at one at the moment. Any issues with them?
Emma Sheridan (Dublin)
May 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Can you advise me on the Mitsubishi Lancer?
Can you give me advise about buying the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer? How is this car? What's the resale value like? Thanks
Hina Rehman (Ballyhaunis Co .mayo)
May 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
I'm considering buying an Audi A5. Thoughts?
Hi, I'm considering an Audi A5 around 2009-11 or so. Aiming for about 120k kilometres. Are there any issues that I should be aware of? Or particular parts I can expect to be replacing in the next 10-15k km?
Dylan Beirne (Dublin)
May 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
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