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Is the Impreza AWD Estate a good buy?

Is an 06 Subaru Impreza 1.5 AWD estate any good? Nice looking car, good size, but is it cheaper than its rivals for a reason?

Rob Davis (Dublin)

Jun 2011 Filed under: choosing used car

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Audi A6 or Mercedes-Benz E-Class as a second-hand buy?

Gentlemen - a 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 1.8-litre petrol or an Audi A6 2.0-litre diesel? Thank you

Eamonn McAndrew (Mayo)

Jun 2011 Filed under: choosing used car

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How good is the Nissan Qashqai?

I am looking at the 2009 Nissan Qashqai diesel. Is it a good buy?

Maty Meehan (Donegal)

May 2011 Filed under: choosing used car

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How much is my S-Max worth and should I keep it?

Hi guys,

I have a one-owner 2008 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi 140 Auto Titanium spec with 75,000km on the clock and wonder at approximate trade-in value? I see a wide variation in asking prices on the web. I am wondering if I should look to change it this year or next, or should hold on as it is a good car but don't want to be left with something worthless in a few years time.

Thanks,

Andrew

Andrew Kelly (Limerick)

May 2011 Filed under: choosing used car

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Buying my first car for €5,000

Hi, I want to buy my first car. My budget is €5,000. I will be driving it on country roads and returning to Dublin at the weekend. Can you recommend the best car for my needs. I have a full driving license for the past 5 years. I look forward to your reply.

Regards Hazel.

Julie Travers (Tallaght)

May 2011 Filed under: choosing used car

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Help! I'm confused by Almera models

What is the differance between the 2004 Nissan Almera saloon 1.5 and the Nissan Almera Tekna saloon 1.5?

Brendan Higgins (Dublin)

May 2011 Filed under: choosing used car

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Is the Opel Meriva a decent buy?

Hi lads, just a quick question.

We have a 2003 Fiat Punto and we are expecting twins shortly. We were looking for a five-door car with Isofix seats but not too big a body. We are thinking about an Opel Meriva Club version, 3-4 years old. The Meriva has a flat and level boot that would leave some space for shopping etc. Basically, is the Meriva a good car, cheap to run and flexible enough to cope with two young babies?

Do you have any info on autodirect.ie? They seem to offer good deals.

David Mc Ardle (Drogheda Co Louth)

May 2011 Filed under: choosing used car

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Which Kia pro_cee'd will I buy?

Hi, I am thinking of updating my car to a 2008-2009 Kia pro_cee'd. I think it is a good looking car and the seven-year warranty a real plus point. Would you recommend this car or know if it's a nice drive? I do roughly 10,000km per year so wondering if the petrol engine might be better for me. Would there be much of a power/economy difference to the diesel model? Is there anything else to watch out for?

Thanks, Ciaran

Ciaran Reid (Dublin)

May 2011 Filed under: choosing used car

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VW Passat or BMW 530d with my €10,000?

I have about €10k to spend on a car; should I buy a 2.0 TDI Passat (07-08) or a BMW 530d (04-05)? I do a lot of driving and really would love a BMW but I'm worried about problems that may come with big mileage.

John Woods

May 2011 Filed under: choosing used car

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Should I buy a Mazda6 Diesel Estate?

Hi Paddy, I'm still on the look for a diesel family estate and have found a 2006 Mazda 6 TS 2.0d (121) 82k FSH. But after doing some googling there is a lot of negative threads about Mazda 6 diesels, DPF, Clutch failure, oil consumption etc. Would you have any inside Mazda info? My general impressions of Mazda were very good. Should this model dsl 6 be avoided or are they a good buy.

Jim O'Sullivan (Co.Cork.)

May 2011 Filed under: choosing used car

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