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Should I buy an Alfa Brera?
Hey Paddy,
One of the lads in the office has a pal that's looking at this Alfa Brera.
What do you reckon?
Runner or not?
Gavan O'Brien (Kildare)
Nov 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the newer diesel Astra quicker than the old petrol one?
Hi guys,
I am thinking of changing my 2002 petrol Opel Astra 1.4 for a 2008 diesel 1.3 Astra. What is the difference in engine power, overtaking etc?
Thanks
Patrick Meskill (Clonmel)
Nov 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I buy now or wait until the New Year?
Hi guys,
Is there any point in changing my car this side of Christmas? I am going from a 2006 Opel Vectra to a 2008 Mazda6.
Thanks Mick
Michael Mulvey (Ashbourne)
Oct 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
I need a bigger car, but I have a small budget.
Hi,
I have a 2005 three-door Mitsubishi Colt and need a bigger car: I have a three-year old and baby on the way... Don't have much cash (€1,000 max); what sort of car could I get with my car as a trade in? I have looked at Mitsubishi Spacestar and Mercedes-Benz A-Class. I want a reliable car and want to keep engine size down to save on tax and insurance.. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Also, have you any ideas of anyone who would pay cash for my car? Tried all the cash-for-cars places and got no answers.
Thanks
Sarah Morgan (Dublin)
Oct 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
I'd like something economical to replace my Focus.
Hi,
I have €10,000 plus a 2000 Ford Focus 1.8. I'm looking for an economical car to do 100km a day, every day. What kind of car should I be looking at? Was thinking of a 1.8 TDCi Focus. Is diesel a good choice?
Pete Tinsley (MACROOM)
Sep 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
2007 Toyota Yaris or 2007 Volkswagen Polo?
I am looking at a 2007 Toyota Yaris 1.0-litre Terra with 23,000km or a 2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 Comfortline with 20,000km. Both can be had for €8,000 cash. It is a first car for my daughter. Which one should I buy?
Chris Fox (Dublin)
Oct 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
What will I replace my Mitsubishi L200 with?
Hi,
I am driving a Mitsubishi L200 pick-up, but I am thinking of changing. I like the height of the driving position, but I am looking for lower tax and a diesel engine that's more economical. Any suggestions?
Marie Finucane (Clare)
Sep 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
What car will cost me less in tax than my 2007 Golf?
I have a 2007 VW Golf diesel with 44,000 miles on the clock. I wish to change it for a similarly sized 08/09 car with lower tax. My annual mileage is about 12,000-14,000 miles. Which cars would you recomend and how much should I receive for my own one?
Thanks
Mary Hughes (Westport)
Sep 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
Recommend a car for €5,000 for a 21-year old starting off.
My daughter is 21 and is looking for her first car. She has about €5,000 to spend. What car would you recommend?
Richard Burke (Drogheda)
Aug 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I buy from SIMI?
I am thinking of purchasing a '06 or '07 Toyota Corolla Hatchback with all the extras. I have spotted one at an independent dealer that suits my requirements however the dealer is not a member of the SIMI.
Would i be better of purchashing from an SIMI dealer even if this car at the independent dealer checks out ok.? They have told me that the mileage/km will be warranted & that there able to offer the same level of service as any SIMI member. Should i trust this dealer or just avoid altogether ?
James Slyver (Cork)
Aug 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
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