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Can you help me choose a second hand Toyota Yaris?
Hi, I'm looking for a second hand Toyota Yaris; am I better to stretch my budget to a 2006 mdoel or if I find an 04 or 05 with low mileage would it be just as good (saving me much needed cash)? Also, what kind of things should I be looking out for on inspection? Is there any maintenance needed with timing chain or the like that I should be asking about before I buy?
A load of questions I know, I would appreciate any advice you can give me.
Thanks!
Aoife Smyth
Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
Is this Fiat Punto a good buy?
I'm looking at a 2006 Fiat Punto with 110,000 miles on the clock. It has a small ding in the rear door and I'm told needs a new top mounting shocks on the left hand side. He will do the timing belt for me if I agree to buy, it's been regularly serviced. It's €1,900. Does this seem like a good buy or should I steer clear?
Nat Lucas
Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
What's your opinion of the Opel Insignia?
Hi there.
What your opinion of the Opel Insignia? What kind of common weaknesses does it have? And what parts need to be changed regularly? For example I have B5 Volkswagen Passat. From my experience I can say that suspension (independent) is not good for Irish roads therefore it's a weakness of this car. But engine is good - never had troubles (200,000 miles).
Thanks in advance
Roman R (Dublin)
Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
Ford C-Max or Honda Civic?
Living in a rural area with bad roads, which car would be most suited for lady driver: Ford Focus diesel (131 plate) or 2012 Honda Civic petrol?
Rosarie Tiernan (Westport)
Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
Volkswagen Golf or Skoda Octavia?
I am looking at upgrading my car to a one or two-year-old Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Highline or a Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Elegance. There is as you know a price difference, but which would be the better buy? Should I look at something else?
Des Wynne (Dundalk)
Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
What's the best used Mercedes-Benz E-Class to go for?
Which used E-Class Mercedes 2.0 or less is best? Which year?
Bill in Cobh, County Cork
Bill Luttrell
Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
I'm buying a 2008 Ford S-Max; are they a good car?
I'm buying a 2008 Ford S-Max; are they a good car?
Michelle Rynne
Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
I'm considering a Renault Koleos, any thoughts?
I'm considering a Renault Koleos, any thoughts?
Irene Ryan (Cork)
Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
I'm considering buying a Kia Sorento - thoughts?
Hi, I am considering buying a 2009/2010 Kia Sorento auto and have read some mixed reviews; may I have your thoughts please?
Thanking you in advance,
Tommy Nolan
Tommy Nolan (Dublin)
Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
What engine should I get in a Toyota Verso?
What is the best engine size to go for in the 2014 Toyota Verso S: 1.6 D-4D or 2.0 D-4D
Thanks
Siobhan Shanahan (Co. Cork)
Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
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