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What costs are likely for a 1998 Toyota Corolla?
I am considering buying a used 1998 Toyota Corolla 1.3 with 163,000 miles on the clock. I expect to do 15,000 miles per year. Over next five years what wear and tear repairs might i expect?
Fiona Milne (Wexford)
Jun 2010 Filed under: running costs
What diesel car should I go for if I scrap my Toyota Corolla?
I am scrapping my 2000 Toyota Corolla and want to buy a similarly sized new diesel car. The new Corolla is too large. Which is best for comfort, economy and reliability?
Donal O'Shea (Midleton)
Jun 2010 Filed under: scrappage
What do you think of the 2005 BMW X5?
I am thinking of a 2005 BMW X5 3.0d Sport Auto. I don't like the ride of the new version and think this one is better. What do you think of this car? Have you any review on it or can you direct me to one please? I'm not concerned about economy, tax or insurance, as I do only 15,000 miles per annum.
Thanks
Justin Mc Elwee (Sligo)
Jun 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
When is the Chevrolet Cruze coming to Ireland?
When will the Chevrolet Cruze be available in Ireland?
Noel Oconnell (Dunmanway)
Jun 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
What do you think of the Skoda Octavia 1.6 diesel?
What is your opinion of the new Skoda Octavia 1.6 diesel?
P Bruton (Killarney)
Jun 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
VW Passat or Volvo S40 on the scrappage scheme?
Hi guys,
Going for scrappage deal, buying 1.6 diesel. Which car is the one to buy: VW Passat Comfortline 1.6 diesel BlueMotion or Volvo S40 SE 1.6 diesel? I am scrapping a Passat 1.9 diesel.
Thanks
Jimmy Dillon (Swords, Dublin)
Jun 2010 Filed under: scrappage
Should I downsize from the Nissan Qashqai to the Note?
What are the most reliable mid-range diesel cars on the market and cheapest to run? I hope to buy in the UK and import.
Jane Berry (Dublin)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
We need a large seven seater with boot space.
We are looking for a seven or eight seater MPV for a family with four small kids so we will be using four rear seats daily and often five. Worried that the standard seven seaters don't have enough boot space with all seats in use. Driving in the city mostly so wary of large minibus type vehicles. Also safety and reliability are priorities.
Our budget is about €25K (less if possible!). We are changing from a large estate so are used to a large boot, hence most of the seven seaters I've looked at just don't measure up in terms of boot space.
What would you recommend? Thanks
Patricia McGuire (Dublin)
Jun 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
Where will I buy a tyre for my Kia Sportage?
I have just bought a Kia Sportage and I am looking to replace one of the front tyres. I only need one as the spare has not been on the car and is still new. I am looking for a Bridgestone 235/60 R16. Do you know who has this tyre at a good price?
Thank you
Michael Clarke (Dun Laoghaire)
May 2010 Filed under: tyres
Why do all fuel prices end in .99?
Does ANYONE in Ireland think it strange that fuel prices on the forecourt always end in '.99' per litre. That '.99' is universal here, but I'm told there is no price fixing? Surely someone can offer fuel at a price that ends in '.50', just to relieve the monotony!
Henry Gibson (Oyster Cove, NY And Callan,, KK.)
Jun 2010 Filed under: fuel prices
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