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Should I replace my Merc with a Golf or Astra?

I have a 2007 1.8 petrol Mercedes-Benz E-Class with low mileage and my need for a big car has changed and I require something that will not depreciate as quick and will cost less to maintain and run. I'm thinking of a Golf or Astra. What do you think?

Michael O Neill (Arklow)

Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Should I buy this 2005 Audi A3?

Is a 2005 Audi A3 1.6 petrol with 70,000 miles a good reliable purchase?

Deirdre O Regan (Clonakilty)

Jul 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Volkswagen Polo, up! or Suzuki Swift?

Hi, following on from my previous question: he dealer claims to have no knowledge of previous history for the Volkswagen Polo apart from the fact that he can confirm the car has not been crashed, and he will give the car a comprehensive service.

I am also looking at a 2012 Volkswagen up! (move up!) with 14,000km on the clock and a 2011 Suzuki Swift GLX with 30,000 miles and a full service history. I prefer the Poloand its colour I am trading in a 2006 Volkswagen Sharan 1.8T with 85,000km on the clock. Dealers are offering me roughly €4,600 for mine What do you think?

Pat English (Waterford)

Jul 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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How reliable is the diesel Opel Mokka?

How reliable is the diesel Opel Mokka?

Tom Halpin (Longford)

Jul 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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Is the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS a good car?

Is the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.9 diesel a good car? Worth about €20,000? Will it hold its value?

Adam Browne (Dublin 7)

Jul 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Is the Nissan Tiida reliable?

Is the Nissan Tiida reliable?

Philippa Murphy (Dublin)

Jul 2013 Filed under: reliability

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What's the Peugeot 206 like?

I am thinking of buying a Peugeot 206 as a first car about 10 years old, a 1.1 - what do you think? Are they reliable? Are they good on petrol?

Mattie Whelan (Mallow)

Jul 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Is the Ford Kuga suitable for an older driver?

Ford Kuga Zetec 2.0 TDCi 136 4x4. Year 2010. Price €20,995. Mileage 21,000. Is this a good car for a 75-year old man with arthritis? Currently has difficulty getting into his 1007 Volvo S40 (mileage 70,000). Any idea what he should pay for this car in exchange for Volvo?

Thank you for your help

Marietta Lyons (Ennis)

Jul 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Is a high mileage Volkswagen Polo an issue?

Is 48,000 miles too many on a 2011 Volkswagen Polo powered by the 1.2 70hp petrol engine?

Pat English (Waterford)

Jul 2013 Filed under: reliability

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Is the Opel Insignia a good, solid car?

Is the 2009 Opel Insignia 2009 Elite 2.0 CDTi 160 five-door a good solid car?

Hugh Boyle

Jul 2013 Filed under: reliability

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