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Planning on buying a 2014 Nissan Qashqai.

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I am planning to buy a 2014 Nissan Qashqai with 109,000 miles on the clock. What's it worth and also is it a good bet after so many miles on?

Arun Rak (Dublin)

Jun 2018 Filed under: choosing used car

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Diesel Audi A6 or hybrid Mercedes E-Class?

2014 Audi A6 Avant diesel vs 2014 Mercedes E-Class 2.1 hybrid: which would you go for?

Tania Browne (Monaghan)

Apr 2018 Filed under: choosing used car

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Nissan X-Trail or Hyundai ix35?

What would your choice be between a 2014 Nissan x-Trail 1.6 dCi and 2014 Hyundai ix35?

Jacqui Samuels (Pretoria)

Mar 2018 Filed under: choosing used car

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Volkswagen Passat or Volvo S40?

How does the Volvo S40 compare with a 2.0-litre Volkswagen Passat?

Liz Lennox (Tipperary)

Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Which 2004-2008 SUV do you recommend?

I am looking for a used SUV, 2004 to 2008, 2.0-litre diesel with good space for a family of four. What would you recommend?

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Clare O Grady (Wetport)

Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Much difference between BMW 318i and 320i?

Hi,

I have €15-17k and want to buy a BMW, either 318 or 320. Is there much of a difference between the two? Or has either had more problems? Hoping to get a 2009.

Vinnie Mc (Dublin)

Feb 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Thoughts on the Nissan Qashqai 1.5 diesel?

How reliable are the Nissan Qashqai? I am thinking of buying a 1.5 diesel... are they economical?

Colette Fitzpatrick (Wexford, Ireland)

Feb 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Are the Opel Zafira diesel good or bad?

Are the Opel Zafira diesel good or bad?

Eric Graham (Dublin)

Feb 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Should I go for a BMW 530d?

I am looking at 2017 BMW 5 Series. Is it worth spending the extra on a 530d over 520d? There is about €8-10k difference on used cars. I do about 25,000km a year of driving. I would love the extra power but do wonder if it is a waste to spend more.

Andy Kelly (Limerick)

Mar 2018 Filed under: choosing used car

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What to replace my BMW 330d with?

I currently drive a BMW 330d Touring. It's been a great servant and never missed a beat in the four years I've owned it, but it's coming to the time to move on. With the future of diesel looking at best unsure, what would be your recommendation for a long term replacement?

Typically I like to hold a car for about five years and in an ideal world to buy a one-year-old car. Looking for something practical yet fast, engaging and comfortable. A plug in electric car is out as I don't have and cannot get a power point installed in the apartment complex that I live in. Typically I do only 11,000km per year in this car and 90 per cent of the time is on motorway runs.

David Smyth (Dublin)

Mar 2018 Filed under: choosing used car

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