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BMW 2 Series Coupé question: a friend is looking and there is a few thousand of a difference between the 218i petrol and 218d M Sport versions. Car would be a manual. Majority of driving would be city centre with a bit of a drive nothing more than 50km at the weekends and possibly once a month doing a round trip of 600km. Unable to get a test drive of the 218i as there doesn't seem to be any in the country. Have tried to get a test drive of the 118i but again none. I know the engine is the 1.5 turbo three-cylinder that's also used in the new versions of the MINI of which reviews were good.

Any help appreciated.

How powerful is the Peugeot Expert 1.6 HDi model?

I am looking for a reliable, spacious secondhand SUV that won't cost me the earth to run. I have a budget of €9,000 - €10,000. Will be used privately most of the time (12,000 miles per year, two kids and a dog), but need it for off road on a farm/laneways for cutting down trees and towing a trailer full of firewood every couple of weeks.

I am undecided between a 2008 Honda CR-V 2.2d AWD or a 2008 Nissan X-Trail 2.0d 4wd. I like the space in the X-trail but would the Honda give me less trouble? Also I see that the X-Trail comes in 150 and 175hp guises. What would best suit my needs and would there be much of a difference in running cost/fuel economy?

Any advice would be grateful!

Hello, just a quick question: which car brands are usually difficult to sell on, Chevrolet etc>

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When will the Ford Edge arrive in Ireland? Also is there going to be a update for the Ford Kuga soon?

What is the average price of a 2001 Toyota Corolla with 109,000 miles on the clock? I am looking to buy this and price is €2,300. which seems expensive for a 2001 model.

How much should I expect as a trade in for my 2005 Volkswagen Passat 1.6 petrol model with 45,000 miles?

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Philip Grant, Dublin

Hi,

Two weeks ago I was down to three choices for looking at a secondhand 2011-2013 saloon car: Honda Accord i-DTEC 2.2-litre diesel (150hp), Volkswagen Passat TDI 2.0-litre diesel (140hp) or Ford Mondeo TDCi 2.0-litre diesel (163hp). But on Saturday I test drove a very nice 2012 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0-litre diesel (160hp), which was very nice to drive.

Just wondering how would this compare to the three above in terms of reliability, handling and resale value. Which would you choose between these four?

Best regards

Barry

How much should I expect as a trade in for my 2008 Nissan Note?

Are the new Volkswagen 1.6-litre diesel engines as good for long distance mileage as the old 1.9 version was?