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Anything to look out for on a 2002 Mercedes C 180?
I'm thinking of buying a 2002 Mercedes-Benz C 180. Any major problems with this model?
Frank Lenehan (Lusk)
Apr 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What do you think of the Nissan Tiida?
2008-09 Nissan Tiida: what should I look out for? How reliable, spacious and good is it as a second family car?
Alan Trayer (Naas)
Mar 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I go for a Skoda to replace my Golf?
I currently drive a 2009 Volkswagen Golf and am looking for something a bit bigger. I'm six-foot five and my problem is that, with the driver's seat in the correct position for me, you cannot fit our rear facing baby seat, or the first forward facing seat behind me. The only option is to place them on the passenger side, which leaves my older daughter sitting behind me, with her knees in my back, resulting in pins and needles for her and and an uncomfortable drive for me. The other issue is that the frame of the buggy takes up all the boot space, leaving no space for the weekly shop, or for luggage etc. I know the Skoda Superb has miles of leg room, and boot space but are there any other cars I should be looking at? I have always driven diesel and would prefer to stick with it, so I think 2009 would be best in terms of tax and getting two years before the next NCT. A lot of the Skodas on Carzone.ie seem to have huge mileage; what would you consider excessive for a 2009 car?
John Maher (Ennis)
Mar 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Mazda RX-8: what should I look out for?
What should I be looking out for if I was to buy a Mazda RX-8?
John Hayes (Newmarket-on-fergus)
Mar 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What should I look for on Opel Frontera?
Opel/Vauxhall Frontera 2.2 diesel: I'm buying secondhand. What things should I look out for?
Danny Murphy (Blessington)
Feb 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Has the 2004 Toyota Avensis a smooth ride?
Has the 2004 Toyota Avensis a smooth ride?
Paul King (Lancing)
Feb 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
With €20,000 what family car will we upgrade to?
We are upgrading our car as we have a baby with another on the way. My current car is an Audi A3 Sportback. What can you recommend? Our budget is about €20,000 including trade-in and we cover about 15,000 kilometres per year commuting.
Gillian O Riordan O Riordan (Cork )
Feb 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What will I upgrade to from a Mazda MX-5?
I'm currently driving a Mazda MX-5 and loving it. It makes me smile every time I drive it. But with the latest payrise I'm contemplating an upgrade. Is there anything that will give the same driving experience or at least very close to and also be faster? I'd be thinking of spending up to about €50,000, but can be less or slightly more if I feel it's worth it. And no, doesn't have to be brand new, but like the MX-5 I want that amazing driving feeling and something that's reliable (or bulletproof as the MX-5 is).
John Duggan (Stillorgan)
Feb 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Diesel Mégane, Focus or Citroen C4?
I have €9,000 to spend on a used car. What's the best out of these three diesels to buy? A Renault Mégane, Ford Focus or Citroen C4. Some Méganes seem to be six-speed so which would be more economical and reliable?
Tommy Fallon (Leinster)
Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
When did the current BMW 7 Series go on sale?
When did the new model BMW 7 Series go on sale in Ireland? Was it late 2008 or 2009?
Eamonn Curley (Naas)
Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
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