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Please compare the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 in two-wheel drive guises

Can you compare the BMW X3 sDrive and Audi Q5 with front-wheel drive?

Gerry Broder (Loughrea, Co.galway)

Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

Expert answer

Hi Gerry,

I'm afraid we've not driven the X3 sDrive. For those not in the know, that's the rear-wheel drive version of the BMW. It's offered in Ireland in '18d' format only, which means a 143hp 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine. It comes in manual and automatic guises and in SE or M Sport trim levels with on-the-road prices starting from €43,690.

Non-quattro Audi Q5s are powered by a 143hp 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine as well. While there are more trim levels offered (base, SE and S Line) this car can not be specified with an automatic transmission. On-the-road prices start from €41,760.

For the record, with a manual gearbox, both cars are in Band B2 for tax purposes though the X3 uses marginally less fuel on the combined consumption cycle (5.1- vs. 5.4 litres/100km) and it's a second quicker accelerating to 100km/h at 9.9 seconds.

Hope that helps in some way


When does the new Toyota RAV4 arrive?

When is the new Toyota RAV4 going to be on sale in Ireland?

Fady Yazbeck (Dublin)

Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

Expert answer

Hi Fady,

Toyota Ireland has confirmed that the new RAV4 arrives in March. We'll be driving it then.


When did the current BMW 7 Series go on sale?

When did the new model BMW 7 Series go on sale in Ireland? Was it late 2008 or 2009?

Eamonn Curley (Naas)

Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

Expert answer

Hi Eamonn,

We asked BMW to be sure and this model hit the market late in 2008. Last year (2012) it came in for a 'LCI' (Life Cycle Impulse) update - facelift to you and I.

The UK and Ireland are more or less aligned as far as BMW is concerned.

Hope that helps.


Is the new Golf Plus available now in Ireland?

Is the new Volkswagen Golf Plus available now in Ireland?

GEORGE FORD (KINSALE. CO. CORK)

Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

Expert answer

Hi George,

We spoke to Volkswagen Ireland and it confirmed that yes, it is. Prices start at €23,175 for the Golf Plus Trendline 1.2 TSI 85 and rise to €29,355 for the Life 1.6 TDI 105 DSG version.

Engines are 1.2 TSI petrol in 85- and 105hp guises or 1.6 TDI diesel in 90- and 105hp outputs. DSG automatic available with both 105hp engines. Trim levels are Trendline or Life.

Hope that helps


How do I check that a car's mileage is genuine?

How do I check if a car's mileage is genuine or if it has been altered?

Thank you...

Philip Dawson (Dublin)

Jan 2013 Filed under: mileage

Expert answer

Hi Philip,

There are several vehicle history check companies operating in Ireland. We'd recommend Cartell.ie. It offers a range of options depending on your budget and it's highly dependable.

Let us know how you get on.


What's the official fuel consumption of the Hyundai Santa Fe?

What is the fuel consumption of the Hyundai Sante Fe 2.2?

Davy Lambe (Tullamore)

Jan 2013 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

Expert answer

Hi Davy,

There are four versions of the Santa Fe sold in Ireland, all with the 2.2-litre diesel engine. Here are the figures:

- Comfort 2WD manual: 5.9 litres/100km (48mpg)

- Executive 4WD manual: 6.1 litres/100km (46mpg)

- Executive 4WD automatic: 6.7 litres/100km (42mpg)

- Premium 4WD automatic: 6.8 litres/100km (41.5mpg)

If it was the older model you're interested in please come back to us.


What's the 2013 Ford Kuga like?

whats the new ford kuga like is it value for money

Derek Sheehan (New Ross)

Dec 2012 Filed under: choosing new car

Expert answer

Hi Derek and thanks for the question about the new Kuga,

Sadly, we won't be driving the new car until January so we can't give you much of an opinion as yet. It's bigger! Ford of Ireland has not released pricing either so we can't comment on how much value it is I'm afraid.

Keep an eye on the site at the end of next month for an update though.

Thanks and have a great Christmas.


Will the new Range Rover be sold as a commercial vehicle?

Hello, can you tell will it be possible to buy a new model Range Rover in commercial format or have one converted in 2013? It will be for business use and would be important to able to claim the VAT on it.

Gerry O Reilly (Dublin)

Nov 2012 Filed under: commercial vehicle

Expert answer

Hi Gerard,

We've spoken to Land Rover Ireland and, as we suspected, it has no plans to offer a commercial version of the new Range Rover. The previous model was never built as a commercial vehicle either.

Your only option would be to commission such a conversion, though we suspect that this would not make economic sense.

Sorry to not have better news for you,


Where will I get a replacement for my Mercedes E-Class manual?

I have lost my service book and manual for a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (updated model). What's the best way to get a replacement?

Marc Sutton (Dublin)

Nov 2012 Filed under: logbook

Expert answer

Hi Marc,

I spoke with Mercedes-Benz Ireland and it suggested talking to the parts department of your local dealer. Price should be in the region of €30.

Let us know how you get on


What should I look for on a 2009 Audi A3?

I am thinking of buying a 2009 Audi A3, which is a UK or NI import with 93,000 miles (about 150,000km) on the clock. Are there any specific questions I should be asking the salesman? When should the timing belt/chain be changed?

Fergus Capper (Dublin)

Nov 2012 Filed under: choosing used car

Expert answer

Hi Fergus,

You've not told us the type of engine in the car, but for your information only the 1.6-litre petrol and 1.9-litre TDI diesel units have timing belts. The change interval is 75,000 miles (just over 120,000km) so if the car you're looking at has one of those engines then it should have had a timing belt change by now.

Other than that insist on a full service history and regardless of what the dealer says it's worth getting a car history check on Cartell.ie, as it covers UK and Northern Ireland cars in full.

Hope that's of help.


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