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Buying my first car for €5,000
Hi, I want to buy my first car. My budget is €5,000. I will be driving it on country roads and returning to Dublin at the weekend. Can you recommend the best car for my needs. I have a full driving license for the past 5 years. I look forward to your reply.
Regards Hazel.
Julie Travers (Tallaght)
May 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
What is the value of my 2005 Skoda Octavia?
What is the current value of a 2005 Skoda Octavia 1.6-litre petrol? There are 120,000 miles on the clock and it is in mint condition.
Liam Arrigan (Rathkeale)
May 2011 Filed under: used car values
Are BMW swirl flaps a problem?
Hello I would like to know if swirl flaps are a problem in BMW cars please. I would also like to know at what stage should you look out for this.
Thanks.
Declan Reidy (Kerry)
May 2011 Filed under: servicing
Help! I'm confused by Almera models
What is the differance between the 2004 Nissan Almera saloon 1.5 and the Nissan Almera Tekna saloon 1.5?
Brendan Higgins (Dublin)
May 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the Toyota RAV4 a good buy?
Is a 2007 Toyota RAV4 2.0 Luna with 46,000 miles on the clock a good buy at €11,900?
John O'Brien (Waterford)
May 2011 Filed under: used car values
VW Passat CC or Peugeot 508?
Dear sirs,
I would like to know which car is more reliable and economical between Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0-litre TDI or the Peugeot 508 2.0-litre diesel.
Thank you
Gerry Farrelly (Leixlip)
May 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
Why the delays on the Kia Sportage?
Have you heard anything about why it is taking so long for the new Kia Sportage to reach Irish showrooms? Is it just right hand drive cars for Ireland and UK that are slow to arrive or is it all over Europe?
Kevin Leonard (Rush Co Dublin)
May 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
Should I buy the VW Golf 1.2 or a Toyota Auris 1.3?
My question is: I'm looking to change my 2006 1.2 SEAT Ibiza and am considering the 1.2 Volkswagen Golf Highline or the Toyota Auris 1.3 Sport. I drive every day, mostly city driving but only do about 6,000km a year. Do you have any comments on either of the cars I'm considering or is there anything else I should have a look at?
Many thanks for your help
Brendan.
Brendan Cullen (Dublin)
May 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
Is the Opel Meriva a decent buy?
Hi lads, just a quick question.
We have a 2003 Fiat Punto and we are expecting twins shortly. We were looking for a five-door car with Isofix seats but not too big a body. We are thinking about an Opel Meriva Club version, 3-4 years old. The Meriva has a flat and level boot that would leave some space for shopping etc. Basically, is the Meriva a good car, cheap to run and flexible enough to cope with two young babies?
Do you have any info on autodirect.ie? They seem to offer good deals.
David Mc Ardle (Drogheda Co Louth)
May 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
New Audi Q5 or BMW X3?
Hello guys,
What do you think of the Audi Q5 compared to BMW X3?
Thank you.
Mary Foley (Cork)
May 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
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