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I need a stylish, practical car for low mileage use.
Hi, I am looking for a reasonably stylish and fun-to-drive car that is practical enough to carry a couple of sets of golf clubs. I only drive about 3,000 miles a year as I live in city centre and walk most places. I therefore was thinking a petrol model would be a wiser choice than diesel.
I am less worried about upfront cost and more about cost of ownership such as depreciation, servicing, maintenance etc. I don't mind spending more for quality, but value and reliability are important. I am therefore thinking a couple years old maximum.
Cars I have considered are a 2008/9 Mazda6 Sport five-door with the 1.8-litre petrol engine (tough to find) and a 2009 Audi A5 with the 2.0 TFSI engine. This probably shows that I have a pretty broad range of things I would consider and I would be open to something completely different. What are your thoughts?
Apologies as I know its a fairly broad question but I figure you guys need a challenge every now and again.
Thanks for the great site, there really is no equal in Ireland.
Derek Popkes
Jun 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I bargain harder on a Skoda Octavia?
Hi guys - I'm thinking of putting in an offer on a 2010 Skoda Octavia Elegance (1.6 TDI), which has been imported from the North. The dealer will allow me about €2k (although in reality I suspect a lot less) on my own 02 Octavia.
Should I seek some reduction in the quoted price on the basis that a) the car has a speedometer in mph and it would cost me to change this and b) it's currently in use by one of the sales people with all the evidence of normal family use over several months and c) it's beyond it's due service. I don't know how much below the initial asking price I should start my offer. Thanks.
Elaine Edwards (Navan)
Jun 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
What family diesel would suit me with €10,000 to spend?
I have roughly €10k to spend on a used car and I was hoping you might help with my choice. My requirements are: I drive 50,000 kilometers annually (work mainly) so a diesel would be essential; I have two children so a saloon sized car or bigger would be needed; and I really like a car with generous extras. Have you any ideas what might fit my need?
Thanks so much.
John Woods (Clonmel)
May 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
Why do cars remain online when they're sold?
Why do car dealers make a farce of car advertising by continuing to advertise cars that have long been sold? I sent two emails to a Ford dealer in Cork expressing interest in a car. I got no answer. I telephoned and was told that the car was well gone and they muttered something about a problem with their emails as an excuse for not replying.
This particular ad is still on serveral sites including the dealer's own site. What is the point of following up and wasting time with chasing these cars?!
Frank Dodd (Dublin)
May 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
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
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
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
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
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
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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