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Which car to replace my BMW 320d M Sport?
I have a BMW 320d Coupé M Sport model. I'm selling it and I hope to get around €25,000 for it. I don't get to drive it anymore. The missus drives it to work midweek and I only get it at the weekend. She wants something more practical. I want something practical with a bit of class to it. Any suggestions?
JP McCormack (Kildare)
Oct 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
Would a petrol Mazda6 be a good buy?
Hi,
Due to an economical write-off I'm being forced into a car change. Moving from a solid 1.8 Opel Vectra Comfort (Petrol)2003. My budget is €10k plus pre-accident value, approx €2.5 - 3K. Took a Mazda6 2.0 Diesel Exec. 2008 for a test drive and really like it. The mileage is high and I've been reading of a lot of problems with the engine in general. Not doing a lot of mileage these days so would consider a Petrol. Given the low value of Petrol cars at the moment and the problems with Diesel version, would a Mazda6 1.8 Petrol be a good buy?
Dee Kennedy (Cork)
Oct 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
Is a Toyota Avensis a good buy?
Hello Paddy,
Great site. I'm looking at a 1.6 2008 Avensis Aura.Very low mileage. is it reliable and economical? I do approx 12000km per year.
Jose O Connell (Mayo)
Sep 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
What car to replace my reliable Volvo?
Hi folks,
I drive 500 miles a week at my own expense to and from work on the N24 - one of the worst national routes in the country. My 2001 Volvo S60 2 litre Turbo (Petrol) has been mostly a great servant and now has almost 240,000 miles on the clock. The running costs have become a bit tasty in recent times. I have a budget of around €15,000 to replace it with a second hand motor. I'll consider most any marque of car. Running costs, reliability and safety are my most important considerations. Any chance of a few suggestions?
Noel Carroll (Tipperary)
Sep 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I buy a Toyota Levin?
I'd like to buy a sporty second hand car for around €3,000 but would go up to €4500. I have my heart set on a Toyota Levin. Is this a good choice & do they have any common faults to look out for? Any other good suggestions would be appreciated.
Ciaran Mc Cashin (Drogheda)
Sep 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
Which Volkswagen Golf will I buy?
Hey, i'm looking to change my car at the minute and am thinking of the VW Golf 1.2 as i like the look of it and it will be cheap to insure, tax and run but as myself and my wife have a baby on the way i'm worried this won't be big enough. I don't do enough mileage to justify the extra cost of a 1.6 diesel and would like to stick to a max of 1.4. Do you think i should go ahead and get the Golf or is there anything else i should consider? My budget is 20k but i don't want a car older that 2010.
Brendan Cullen (Dublin)
Sep 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
What car for €4,000?
What type car would you recommend for about €4000? I'm living in dublin but will not be used for to and from work as I cycle, but I am looking for a comfortable reliable car for trips round the country at weekends.
John Dunphy (Tallaght)
Aug 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
What does 'cost to change' mean?
Hi!
You have come highly recommended! Can you tell me please what do you mean by 'look at the cost to change'? Looking to trade in a Honda Jazz, 2005, 50k, 2 years left on NCT, against a Honda FRV diesel, 2008. Like this: http://bit.ly/n2soeA What cost to change am I looking at exactly.....(complete car ignoramus!)
Annmarie Jones (Dublin)
Aug 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
What estate car for the family and dog?
Can you recommend a family car (estate) in the €6,000-€7,000 price range? Should I be looking at the engine size to balance the extra weight of a family and dog!?
Steve Lynch (Bray)
Aug 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
What car to buy for €30,000 - €35,000
Hello, I am in the market for a new or second hand car with a budget of €30,000 at a push €35,000. What car would you recommend in terms of price, reliability, maintenance cost and resale value, driving about 20,000 kilometers annual. I like the Mazda 6 sport hatchback, Audi A4 and the BMW 5 series but open to other makes. Thanks for you the advice.
Paul Kenny (Stillorgan, Co. Dublin)
Aug 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
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