Have you any information on the Audi Q2?
Have you any information on the Audi Q2?
Frank Dodd (Dublin)Jul 2015 Filed under: future cars
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Hi F D,
The Audi Q2 won't actually be called the Q2, it'll be called the Q1. Why? Because Fiat owns the rights to the Q2 badge and won't let Audi play with its ball. So the Q1 will sit beneath the existing Q3, and will be based on the same MQB chassis system that currently underpins almost everything Volkswagen, from Golf to A3 to Passat to Superb. The next Q3 will get a little bigger too, to make some space for the Q1. Expect the Q1 to skew a little more towards an estate, crossover-y body style, leaving the Q3 to be taller and blockier and more SUV-ish.
We have no official word on engines yet but as it's MQB-based expect 1.4 turbo petrol and 1.6- and 2.0-litre TDI diesel, with an SQ1 sports variant using either a tweaked diesel or 230hp petrol turbo. It'll go on sale in 2016 and we'd expect to see a full production model at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
How much should I get for my Volkswagen Golf GTI?
How much would I expect to get in a trade in for a 2006 five-door Volkswagen Golf GTI with DSG gearbox and 135,000km on the clock?
Justin Donoghue (Wicklow)Jul 2015 Filed under: used car values
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Hi Justin,
It would depend hugely on the condition and history, especially with the GTI as you'll only get top money for it if it's in peak condition and hasn't been modified or thrashed about.
As a trade in, I'd say you'll get offered in the region of €6,000. Maybe a little less.
What's the Volkswagen 1.6 Golf Edition R like?
What do you think of the Volkswagen 1.6 Golf Edition R?
Philip Glynn (Ballina)Jul 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
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Hi Philip,
It's basically the same as any other Golf (well built and slick to drive, but make sure the diesel engine has had all its services done) with a chunkier, sportier body kit. For those looking for GTI styling without the insurance and running costs, it's a good choice.
Will a Hyundai i40 cost more to run than my Golf?
Hi, I'm thinking of changing my car. It's a 2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 petrol and I'm thinking of buying a Hyundai i40 1.7 diesel. As this is a bigger car does that mean it would cost more to run on fuel than my own car?
Irene Odonovan (Kerry)Jul 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
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Hi Irene,
Engine size means less than it used to, especially when comparing a petrol engine to a diesel one. That Hyundai will be more economical and cheaper to tax than the 1.4 petrol Golf from 2008. Saying that, if most of your driving is in town there won't be a big advantage for the diesel, but it should still use less fuel overall.
A larger car such as the i40 is likely to be a bit heavier on things like tyres, but it's newer than your Golf so shouldn't need tyres for a while.
Hope that all helps
What would a Volkswagen Golf three-door 1.4 be worth?
What would a Volkswagen Golf three-door 1.4 with 60,000 miles on the clock be worth if I sold it privately?
Nicola Mccole (Galway)Jul 2015 Filed under: used car values
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Hi Nicola,
You haven't given us a year but we'll take a stab at circa 2007, which would suggest a value of about €6,000 to €7,000. The three-door is worth a bit less than a five-door and obviously this is hugely dependent on condition and history.
How much is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo worth?
How much is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo worth?
Paula Russell (Co.Kildare)Jul 2015 Filed under: used car values
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Hi Paula,
It really depends on mileage, condition and history, but not more than €1,000 at this stage I would think.
What is the market value of a 2004 Volkswagen Golf?
What is the market value of a 2004 Volkswagen Golf three-door diesel with 220k km on the clock in Ireland?
Padraigh O Fearghail (Balbriggan)Jul 2015 Filed under: used car values
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Hi Padraigh,
I'd say in and around €4,000.
I need a very large car for up to €16,000.
I have a budget of around €13,000 to €16,000 and and need to buy a seven-seater diesel that will accommodate two adults and five children aged 7, 10, 12, 14 and 17 years. Have no interest in what the car looks like, need the most reliable engine, with the most leg room possible and will not be trading up etc so maintenance costs a factor too. Will drive the car for as long as it lasts, live in the countryside so average weekly mileage around 130km.
Would be so grateful for some advice.
Jill Co. Waterford.
Jillian Wheaton (Carrick-on-Suir)Jun 2015 Filed under: family car
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Hi Jillian,
OK, there's a few good options out there. You could try and track down a Mitsubishi Grandis - think of it as a Japanese Ford S-Max, with space for seven and endless reliability, but I'm slightly worried that you might be caught for space as your kids get bigger. How about something van-based? A Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life has seats for seven, lots of space and based on a commercial vehicle means it'll go forever. That 1.6 TDI engine makes it cheap to run too.
If you need more space than that, then you're into big van-with-windows territory such as a Ford Transit Tourneo or Volkswagen Caravelle, but these are really big and unwieldy and can be pretty thirsty. If you can all squeeze into the Caddy happily enough, that's the one I'd go for.
How reliable is the 170hp Volkswagen Passat TDI?
Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI 170hp Highline: how reliable is this car please?
Matt
Matt Crowe (Athlone Ireland)Jun 2015 Filed under: reliability
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Hi Matt,
Check the steering and suspension for any sagging or any nasty knocking noises, and make sure that the car has been back in to have an engine ECU upgrade - that should have been carried out as part of a recall. Other than that, the engine needs regular checks for oil level and regular oil changes too. If that hasn't been done, the car has been neglected and you should leave it.
Make sure it comes with a full service history.
What first car would you recommend with €10,000?
What would you recommend for a first car for a 25-year old with about €10k to spend. I like the Volkswagen Golf.
John Millane (Ennis)Jun 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
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Hi John,
A Golf is always a good choice but the fact that it comes with, at smallest, a 1.4-litre engine could be an issue when it comes to insurance. You could, for your budget, get the current-shape Polo, from around 2010, with a 1.2-litre engine. That should take the sting out of the insurance. Or what about something really stylish? Say, a Fiat 500 1.2? Plenty of those around and they’re quite enjoyable to drive too.