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Would it make sense to buy an old model petrol Kia Sportage?
Would it make sense to buy an old model 2010 Kia Sportage 2.0-litre petrol with less than 20,000 kilometres on the clock? Asking price is €13,000. What kind of mpg should I expect (most of my driving is out of town)?
Patrick Glen (Dublin)
Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Is €5,900 good value for this Mercedes C-Class?
I am considering purchasing a 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class diesel with leather and 69,000 miles on the clock. It has a new NCT and comes with service history. Price €5,900. Is it good value?
John Clancy (Waterford)
Jun 2013 Filed under: used car values
Is this Touran good value and likely to be reliable?
2008 Volkswagen Touran with DSG for €8,500: is it good value and is it reliable?
Peter Evans (Castlemaine)
Jun 2013 Filed under: used car values
Should I get a warranty with a cheap second hand car?
Should I get a warranty with a cheap second hand car? I'm buying a second hand car from a dealer and my price range is between €1,500 and €3,000. Should I expect not to get any warranty? If not maybe private sale is better for me.
Mark Jordan (Dublin)
Jun 2013 Filed under: warranty
Help me buy a BMW 8 Series
Hi there, I am looking at a BMW 8 Series 4.4-litre with 206,000km on the clock and three owners. It's a UK car with no duty paid. How much is it worth and what should I be on the look out for?
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Liam Tully (Dublin)
Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Why is the Opel Mokka so slow coming into Ireland?
Why is the Opel Mokka so slow coming into Ireland?
Noreen O'Connor (Boyle)
Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing new car
Mazda3 1.6 diesel or Hyundai i30?
Which car is most fuel efficient, Mazda3 1.6 diesel or Hyundai i30 diesel?
Colette Hunt (Kilcoole)
Jun 2013 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
Is the Volkswagen Eos reliable (and expensive!)?
Is the Volkswagen Eos reliable and too expensive?
Julia McCARTHY (DUBLIN)
Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What's the 2007 Honda Civic like?
What is the economy of a 2007 Honda Civic 1.8 and how reliable a car is it?
James BUCKLEY (TIPPERARY)
May 2013 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
Hyundai i30 or Opel Astra?
Hello, I am looking for a small economical car to run and tax; I was looking at the Opel Astra CDTi Elite 1.3 diesel or Hyundai i30 1.3 diesel. I would be looking to buy 2008 versions of either. Which car in your opinion is better, or have any other suggestions?
Thank you
Peter Ryan (Carrick On Shannon)
Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
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