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Can you help me find a diesel family car for up to €11,000?
Looking to buy a diesel family car in the same category as the Ford Mondeo and Citroen C5. What would you suggest for a budget of about €11,000?
Tommy Fallon (Leinster)
Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What's the difference between BMW 525 and 530?
Hi, what is the difference between a 525 BMW and the 530 BMW as they are both advertised as 3.0-litre.
Eddie Hurley (Cork)
Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Is this SEAT Cordoba a good buy?
Is a 2010 SEAT Cordoba with 37,000 kilometres on the clock a good buy?
Breda Feicks (Co Kilkenny)
Nov 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
My budget is €6,000 - I'd like a reliable and efficient car!
I am looking for a reliable, efficient and economical car within a maximum budget of €6,000. Any ideas?
Not asking for much am I?! :D
Sean Neilon
Dec 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
Can you find me an economical SUV for under €12,000?
Hi there, I have €10,000 to €12,000 to spend on a used car. I drive twice a week from Kerry to Dublin for work. I dont NEED an SUV but would really really like one. I need the normal two things in a car: reliability and economy. Is there any SUV out there that won't murder my pocket in diesel costs?
Many thanks
Moss
Maurice Fitzgerald (Dublin)
Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What car will I replace my Volkswagen Scirocco with?
Having recently been a victim of a car theft (they took my Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI), I am in the market for a new car. I am completely confused as to what to buy though; fuel economy is a major factor in my decision - the Scirocco was quite economical when driven correctly. I have been looking at Honda, both Accord and Civic though I am worried about the 2.2-litre engine size. Style is also a major factor and I have also viewed a Volvo C30 R-Design and Ford Focus 'WRC'.
Have a love of stylish hatches but not opposed to a change! Please help.
The insurance company will only give me €15,000 so that's my budget for now. I do about 30,000 kilometres a year so need something pretty economical, though I am single so practicality is not really a consideration.
Daniel English (Navan)
Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Can you find me a fun, but smart buy for under €15,000?
I'm looking at buying a used car at the moment. I'm trying to be smart considering fuel prices etc, but still want to enjoy driving. I've beem looking at BMW X5s, Volkswagen Touaregs and Audi A8s. I'd like a car that is a good all rounder in terms of comfort, style and on the off chance it snows I wont be stuck!
Any advice welcome. (Feel free to advise me to get an M5... please!)
Thanks
Andrew Rhatigan (Dublin)
Nov 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
What's the Nissan Patrol like?
Hi, I am considering purchasing a 2004 Nissan GR Patrol passenger vehicle privately. It has 110,000 miles (177,000km) on the clock and I am getting bad reports on this type of vehicle regarding overheating and cyclinder head problems etc, but at the same time I'm aware that it is the vehicle of choice with United Nations and Irish Army etc, although I do see the Irish Army has changed to Mitsubishi Pajeros. What do you think?
Derek Noonan (Kildare)
Nov 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
What should I look for on a 2009 Audi A3?
I am thinking of buying a 2009 Audi A3, which is a UK or NI import with 93,000 miles (about 150,000km) on the clock. Are there any specific questions I should be asking the salesman? When should the timing belt/chain be changed?
Fergus Capper (Dublin)
Nov 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
Help me choose my BMW or Audi!
I'm looking to spend up to €8,000 on car. I'm torn between the Audi A4 TDI S line (2005 and up), E90 BMW 320d (2005 and up) and the E46 BMW 320Cd (2004 -2006). Wondering what the pros and cons of all three cars are and which would be the best choice. Or would those models in petrol be better again?
Sean Pidgeon (Dublin)
Oct 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
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