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Differences between 2016/2017 Mazda CX-3?
What are the main difference between the Mazda CX-3 Executive petrol 2016 models and 2017 models?
EAMON HOEY (DUNDALK)
Jan 2018 Filed under: choosing used car
Which luxury saloon for up to €30,000?
What would I buy for €30k max? Must be automatic, 2010 or newer, do 10,000km per year, preferely a saloon or SUV. I currently have a BMW 520d.
Paul Byrne (Drogheda)
Feb 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What cheap old car will I get for commuting?
I'm looking for a car for heavy commuting as I have a new job and will be doing 750 miles a week for 9-10 months (two hours each way per day). I have a 2008 Focus but intend keeping this as a second car and I see no point putting massive mileage on it. Instead I hope to pick up an older car and get a year out of it. I am considering a 2001 Mercedes E 220, but I'm a bit concerned about fuel costs. What other car would fit the bill, capable of heavy mileage, comfortable and reasonably economical to run?
Kevin McCarthy (Limerick)
Feb 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Looking to buy a 2016 or 2017 SUV...
I'm looking to buy a 2016 or 2017 SUV, 1.6 to 1.7 diesel, Manual gearbox with cruise control. I'm not too bothered by my most other factors, other than a decent comfortable motorway drive with good fuel economy. Can you advise which are the most fuel efficient SUVs for motorway driving in Ireland within this range? Currently, I'm considering a Kia Sportage or Honda CR-V or Hyundai Tucson.
Thanks, Paul
Paul Keyes (Dublin)
Jan 2018 Filed under: choosing used car
What's the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee like?
I'm looking at a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2.7 CRD with 185,000km on it. I can't say I don't like the price, but it does seem to be a bit on the low side. What to look for? What can be off with the car?
Piotr Berlowski (Dublin)
Mar 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What's the Mitsubishi Pajero Junior like?
Hi, I was interested in a 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero Junior 1.1, but was wondering are they heavy on fuel and how reliable are they?
Joe O'Leary (Wexford)
Mar 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What's the 2002 Skoda Fabia like?
Is a 2002 Skoda Fabia 1.4 Comfort good for a first car? What's the mpg like on it? Any known problems with them?
Bob Runner (Wicklow)
Mar 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Need a mid-sized saloon for up to €9,000.
My wife and I are looking for a second hand saloon, mid-size (1.5 to 1.8-litre), primarily for her use, with a budget of maybe €8,000 to €9,000. Possibilites we've spotted include a 2008 Mazda6, a 2008 Toyota Avensis and a 2007 Skoda Octavia. The car would be doing 15,000 to 18,000 miles per year, so we're trying to find something that doesn't have excessively high mileage already. Might be a tall order, but any advice on the ones I've mentioned, or are there any suggestions on any other makes and models that might fit the bill?
Many thanks.
Colm Lambert (Wexford)
Mar 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Which premium estate for up to €14,000?
Hi.
I'm in a top spec '07 BMW 3 Series 2.0 petrol auto with only 60k miles. I love the car but need more space. Any recommendations you have would be greatly appreciated. My overall budget is max €14k (€10k plus €4k that I hope to get by selling privately, as dealers are only offering me €3k). I would like to stick to a premium brand, and would buy a used estate version of my current car, except they're all diesel and I don't do enough mileage to warrant a diesel engine.
Many thanks and best regards
Tony, Dublin
Tony H (Dublin)
Dec 2017 Filed under: choosing used car
Kia Optima or Opel Insignia - from 2013.
At a cross roads re choosing a car: 132 Kia Optima Platinum with 127,000km or 132 Opel Insignia with 42,500km, SC spec?
Gareth Egan (Cadamstown)
Dec 2017 Filed under: choosing used car
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