choosing used car

Hi, I am looking at purchasing an 08 Mazda6 2.0 diesel. I did a history check and I can see it appears to have a full service record. It is originally a UK import. There is about 85,000 miles on the car. I am now deciding between a Mondeo, Volvo S40 and this Mazda6. I still have to find a Volvo in the same price range of the Mazda. Is it worth paying out on average €1,000 more for an S40 or is the Mazda6 just as reliable and considered a good purchase? Any particular known issues with this car?

Mike

I was thinking about changing my Volvo S40 1.6d for a crossover for ease of access as we are pushing on age wise. What would you recommend that is comfortable, reliable and economical bearing in mind our annual mileage is approx 20,000km? We don't need a big vehicle as our family are reared. Also, how much is our own car worth? Is it better to sell it privately or use it as a trade in?

Thank you.

Hi, I've had two Renault Méganes before,the second one gave me trouble, but they are a gorgeous car. I'm thinking of looking at a 2011 Fluence 2011. Am I mad?

Thanks, Dolores in Cork

Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI Greenline: are they a good family car and economical to run?

I want to know everything about the Dahaitsu Terios 1.5

Hi, me and my girlfriend have a car each; mine is a 2003 Mazda6 and hers is a 2000 Audi A3. We no longer need both cars and were thinking of changing. What car would you recommend? We have a six-month old baby and only want to spend about €4-5k on a car.

Thanks

Hi guys, ere's the thing - we (me, wife, two kids (four and two)) need a second car, mainly for me to do school runs in and out of the city and the very occasional motorway journey. Currently have a 2000 Volkswagen Polo but it doesn't exactly put a smile on my face every time I drive it! Looking for something fun, good looking, that could handle a push buggy/baby seat and also needs to carry a bike on the back. In my late 30s so would a hot hatch be a no-no?

Thanks Andy

I'm thinking of buying a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (100,000 miles). Is this a good buy? I have two teens and a toddler so want the option of seven seats. Is four-wheel drive more expensive to run than two-wheel drive? Also, any advantage in getting an automatic?

Thanks, Andrea

What is the most efficient diesel family (non-MPV) car to buy? My budget is €20K and I do on average 60 miles a day.

I love the shape and image of the Saab 9-5 and the fact that they can be picked up for a song in the UK. Apart from the fact that they are now defunct and the resale value is thusly affected, are there any disadvantages to buying one?