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I need some help with a decision please. I’m thinking of buying a 2.0-litre sDrive BMW X5. Probably a 171 model. I know there’s a new model coming very soon, but I don’t mind about that. I’m a little worried about the N47 engine that I think this car has. Should I be worried and is there anything else I should worry about?

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Joan O Connor (Cork)

Jul 2018 Filed under: reliability

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Ok to buy a 2008 Mondeo 1.8 TDCi?

Hi,

I am considering buying a 2008 Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCi Zetec with 200,000km on the clock for €8,500. Just wondering are they generally a reliable car and are there any common issues to watch for?

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Joseph Gallagher (Galway)

Jan 2013 Filed under: reliability

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Will Skoda's 1.0 TSI engine be reliable?

Hi.

We have been looking for a good reliable quality practical family car and deciding to go with a Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI, as petrol suits our mileage - very short during the week and longer drives on weekends. My question and only reservation about the three-cylinder 1.0 TSI Octavia is its durability. Skoda and Volkswagen have a good reputation, but my only concern is how many years can be got out of a small engine in a big car? Have you any background into the work the manufacturers have put into this technology. and how durable do you reckon they will be? I've only heard great things about it, but I've heard a few non-Skoda drivers dismiss this engine.

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Mark Yeatesy (Dublin)

Mar 2018 Filed under: reliability

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What to look for buying 2011 Lexus CT 200h?

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I am thinking of buying a 2011 Lexus CT 200h with 180,000km on the clock. It would be my first hybrid vehicle. What should worry me before buying? Would I need to change anything?

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Emil

Emil Mchaki (Maseru)

Mar 2018 Filed under: reliability

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Any problems with 2008 Zafira diesel?

Have you heard of any problems for the 2008 Opel Zafira diesel? And also what miles to the gallon does it give?

Also looking at Ford Focus 1.6 diesel - any problems with that?

Thanks for all your help

Teresa

Teresa Glynn (Ennis)

Jan 2013 Filed under: reliability

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