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What will I replace my Mazda3 with?
I'd like to replace my Mazda3 petrol 1.6 for a diesel car or SUV; what would you recommend? I'd like something with good fuel economy as I do over 360 miles a week, mostly motorway driving, and lower tax preferably. I have two young children in car seats. I'm looking for something a year or two old, but not a Golf.
Thanks
Alanna Mangan (Newbridge)
Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Does paint peel from the old Kia Rio?
I am about to buy a 2007 Kia Rio 1.4 EX, but is it true that paint peels from the underside of its body? How true is this?
Brian P Stockdale (Cobh, Co Cork)
Jun 2013 Filed under: paintwork
Petrol or diesel BMW 3 Series GT?
I am interested in the BMW 3 Series GT, but unsure of which model would suit me. I drive about 10,000 miles per annum. Not sure whether I should go for petrol or diesel.
Patrick Rice (Greystones)
Jul 2013 Filed under: choosing new car
Best affordable family car?
What is the best affordable family car to buy?
Mick Mel (Kilkenny)
Jul 2013 Filed under: choosing new car
Common faults with the Audi A6 estate?
What are the common faults with the 2009 Audi A6 Avant estate?
Heino Kass (Swords)
Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
When is the new Nissan X-Trail out?
Any idea when a new Nissan X-Trail will be unveiled and on sale? I know a new Qashqai is coming but heard a new X-Trail will be out too.
Andrew Kelly (Limerick)
Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing new car
Tell me about DPFs and short journeys...
How far do you need to drive a Hyundai i30 to help the diesel particulate filter regenerate, and how often does it perform this action? If you only do mainly short journeys are you better of with a petrol engine?
Jan Taylor (Lincoln)
Jun 2013 Filed under: DPF issues
Which new cars are easy to get into?
I have a bad back and I find it very difficult getting into small cars like the Volkswagen Polo/Golf etc. I am looking to buy a new car/SUV that will be doing mostly urban/extra urban driving. I know it's a tough ask, but I am looking for something that is easy to get into and that will return decent mpg.
Vincent Walsh (Westport)
Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing new car
Who makes the Chevrolet Cruze engine?
The diesel engine in the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7: is it built by VM Motori or Isuzu? It is 1,686cc.
John Delaney (Mountmellick)
Jun 2013 Filed under: diesel
Which new car for 10,000km a year?
I have a BMW 520i (manual, petrol) since 1998 and it has served me well. I am considering changing to a new car and am thinking about the following: BMW 3 Series GT, Lexus IS or the Volvo V40. I have driven my wife's car, a 2011 Toyota Prius 1.8 and like the automatic. I am keen on having a rear camera and parking sensors, plus Bluetooth, leather upholstery, satnav, metallic paint, cruise control and climate control. I do about 10,000km per year.
Can you please advise what you would think might suit my needs.
Regards
Pat Rice
Patrick Rice (Greystones)
Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing new car
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