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Which if these two Renault Clios would suit me better?
Hi, I'm looking at buying a Renault Clio and I'm split between two options: a 2008 1.2 petrol with 70,000 kilometres (€6,495) or a 2003 1.5 diesel with 170,000 kilometres (€2,750). I'm going to be doing around 90 kilometres a day on the M50 so I'm looking for something fuel efficient and cheap to run but obviously I want reliability too.
Would there be a big difference between the cost of running these two cars? I know the 1.5 diesel engine is more efficient but would the car's age mean that its performance (and economy mainly) would have dropped off significantly over the years? Also, do you think the 2003 Clio might be likely to start costing money from an upkeep and maintenance point of view?
I understand that you don't know this specific car's history but in general would a Renault Clio of this age have a good or bad reputation when it comes to upkeep and mechanical issues etc?
Thanks
Eamon Coughlan (Portmarnock)
Jul 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
How does this Alfa Romeo 147 look to you?
I am looking at buying a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 with 110,000 kilometres on the clock. It just had a new timing belt, tensioners, water pump and variator fitted. What do you think?
Peter Hennessy (Dublin)
Jul 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
Petrol or diesel Toyota Avensis?
I need to buy a second-hand car with a budget of €6,000. I do approx 25,000 kilometres/year (mostly motorway) and want to know do you think a 2004/2005 2.0 diesel Toyota Avensis or 2006/2007 1.6 petrol Avensis would be better.
Many thanks
Anna Powell (Dublin)
Feb 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
How does this Volkswagen Polo look?
I'm looking at a 2002 Volkswagen Polo diesel (priced at €2,400). It looks good but can you tell me is 214,000 kilometres around average for a 10-year-old car? What is maximum mileage on average for a diesel Polo?
Jonathan Randall (Dublin)
Jun 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
What do you think of the Nissan X-Trail?
Hello, I am thinking of buying a 2006 Nissan X-Trail 2WD, 2.0-litre petrol. It has run about 125,000 kilometres. Just wanted to check what is your view on that? I am looking for a family SUV.
Komal Shah
Jun 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
Is 158,000km too much for a Toyota Corolla Verso?
Is it wise to buy a Toyota Corolla Verso 1.6 petrol VVTi with 158,000km (100,000 miles) on the clock? It's a 2007 model and was serviced regularly.
Anne Murphy
Jul 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
Does it make sense to swap my Nissan Note for a BMW or Merc?
Hi gents,
I have a 2010 Nissan Note 1.4 petrol Sport model with 21,000km, which I bought new and it's a grand car, but I recently had my head turned by two others that I LOVE!
A 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 180 1.8 petrol, auto, 19,000 miles and 2008 BMW 316i ES petrol, 33,000 miles. Both are immaculate with leather seats and loads extras and I'm being asked €4,500 to change. Is this reasonable? Am I mad?
Taking everything into consideration, that either of the new ones would set my heart on fire to own at versus the sensible brilliance of the one I have, what should I do please?
Thanks, Niamh
Niamh O'Donnell (Dublin)
May 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
What small diesel car would you recommend from 2008?
What would be the best diesel cars to buy? I'm looking at 2008 and not a big car. We have a 2003 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI so it would ideally be 1.4 to 1.6 in diesel really.
Thanks
Noel Mc Grath (Tralee)
May 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
Any problems with the Peugeot 3008?
Do you know of any problems with the Peugeot 3008?
Pierce Mcallorum (Dublin)
Apr 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
Volvo XC90 or Land Rover Discovery?
Hi lads,
I need a seven-seat car and am looking at a 2005 Volvo XC90 D5 and a 2005 Range Rover Discovery 3 2.7D. Both are similar price and mileage. Which is best for safety, reliability and running costs? And it will never go off-road, just up on footpaths!
Thanks
Justin Patrick McElwee (Sligo)
Mar 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
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