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Ford Focus, Opel Astra or Hyundai i30?
I intend to replace my car soon with something more powerful than my 1.0-litre Corsa. I've been looking mostly at an Opel Astra, Ford Focus, or Hyundai i30, and my budget is up to €10,000. Would there be an obvious standout to buy in those three, or any major issues with them? Also, I cover about 650km/week between commuting and life, 90 per cent of which is on good regional roads. Would you have a recommendation either way on whether to choose a petrol or diesel engine?
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Colm McGrath (Kildare)
Aug 2018 Filed under: choosing used car
Tax and VRT on an imported Defender?
Hi.
Really useful site. I want to import a Land Rover Defender 90 from the North. It was made in June 2008; does this mean it falls under the old or new tax system? I am using it for personal purposes. As far as OMSP for VRT, do you know how the revenue calculates that?
Thanks and best regards
Ger
Gerard Mooney (Dublin)
Aug 2018 Filed under: VRT
Thoughts on the 2012 Kia Ceed diesel?
2012 Kia Ceed diesel: is this a reliable car? I've found a private seller with one for €6,000 - is this good value?
PATRICIA PLUNKETT (Ballyhaunis)
Aug 2018 Filed under: reliability
Is a UK Mercedes warranty valid in Ireland?
Does a UK Mercedes manufacturing warranty cover in Ireland if I import the car to Ireland?
Philomena McKenna (Monaghan)
Aug 2018 Filed under: warranty
How much for my 2004 Renault Scenic?
Hi, I have a 2004 Renault Scenic that is still driving; what will I get from scrappage for it?
Michael Oneill (Shannon Town)
Aug 2018 Filed under: scrappage
How much to scrap my BMW 530d?
Hi there, I have a 2004 BMW 530d, still a dream to drive, it's working perfect, but I want to update; what would it get for scrapping it?
Janeen
Janeen Territt (Dundalk Co Louth)
Aug 2018 Filed under: scrappage
Any problems with 2005 Volvo S40?
Are there any problems with a 2005 Volvo S40 1.8 petrol?
Veronica Gildea
Dec 2012 Filed under: reliability
Which first car with €2,000 to spend?
Looking for my first car with €2,000 to spend. Looking for something small like the Renault Clio, Opel Corsa, Nissan Micra etc. Any advice? Also what year/mileage should I expect for this price?
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Emma H (Dublin)
Dec 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
Expensive to run a Mazda RX-8?
How are the Mazda RX-8s for fuel consumption and insurance since they are rotary engines?
Fuad Bennani (Castlebar)
Dec 2012 Filed under: running costs
Is my commute enough for a DPF to work?
I am looking for a fuel efficient and low tax family car. I am looking at 2008+ diesel cars. I drive into and out of the city centre from Adamstown every day along the N4 taking 30 mins + each way. Should I be concerned about diesel particulate filters clogging up or should that be sufficient to regenerate? I'm looking at Passats, Mazda6s and Audi A4s.
Love the website.
Thanks in advance!
Ollie Sinnott (Dublin)
Dec 2012 Filed under: DPF issues
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