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Which Toyota Avensis estate to go for?

I'm looking at getting a Toyota Avensis estate between 2010 and 2012. I'm just wondering about the mileage on them. Would I be better to go for a 2010 model with lower miles or a 2012 version that may have higher mileage?

James Matthews (Waterford)

Dec 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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Help me change from Passat to C-Max.

I have a 2008 Volkswagen Passat diesel with 120,000 miles on the clock. I am looking at a 2012 diesel Ford C-Max with 60,000 miles. How much should I expect to pay and would you recommend the Ford?

Many thanks.

Catherine Davis (Louth)

Dec 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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Any problems with 2011-2012 Insignia?

I am thinking of buying a 2011 or 2012 reg Opel Insignia: any problems with these?

Cyril Condell

Sep 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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I am looking at a 2010 Ford Focus Estate...

I am looking at a 2010 Ford Focus Estate 1.6 diesel; it has a full Ford service history but has 130,000 miles on the clock. What is a good price for this car and would I get much longer out of the engine? Am I mad thinking about a car with such high mileage?

Conal Mc Donald (Dublin)

Nov 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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What do you think of the 2011 Opel Insignia?

What is your opinion of the 2011 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi?

James Cloney (Wexford)

Nov 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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I need a small, reliable commuting car.

Hello, looking for a small, economical, reliable car for commuting. I currently have a 1.0-litre Nissan Micra. I do 110km a day, 5-6 days a week.

What would you recommend?

Elaine Henry (Sligo)

Nov 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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Can you advise me on replacing my Passat?

Hi,

I am selling a 2008 Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI with 209,000km on the clock and a full service history. What should I get for it? Also, would you buy a 2012/2013 Passat with the ongoing emissions issue or a Mondeo or any other suggestions?

Martin Stokes (Arklow)

Nov 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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I am looking at a 2007 Volkswagen Passat...

I am looking at buying a 2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI Sport. It has 103,000 miles on the clock and has been well looked after. Are there any known issues with this car? Is it worth the £4,000 price tag?

Mark Smith

Nov 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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Toyota Auris or Renault Clio, with €10,000 to spend?

Hi, I am looking to buy a second hand car with a budget of €9000-10,000. I will be driving an average of 10,000 miles per year. I looked at a 2010 Toyota Auris petrol for €9,000, but have been told that this car is not very fuel efficient. I was looking at a 2014 Renault Clio petrol for €10,500, but again am unsure as to the fuel efficiency. Which of these two cars would you recommend and are there any others you could suggest that would be suitable for the mileage I will be doing and my price range?

Thanks

Louise Donovan (Limerick)

Nov 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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What do you think of the Renault Fluence?

I am thinking of buying a 2012 Renault Fluence dCi 90 Dynamique . What do you think of this car?

Michael Mc Nabb (Dublin)

Nov 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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