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Looking at getting a diesel Ford Mondeo...
I'm looking at getting a diesel Ford Mondeo, 1.8 or 2.0... For my price range (up to €10-11k) there are plenty available, but should I worry about a car that has 90-110k miles on the clock? Also, what about importing from the UK? Seems you can get a good example there for £6k - with the VRT on top I think it would still work out to be pretty decent.
Greg Williams (Cork)
Feb 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Which used MPVs are cheap to tax?
I am looking for a decently sized seven-seater that comes in the cheaper tax band; can you please suggest one (that isn't too expensive or new out as I am looking for second hand)?
Natash Murray (Dublin)
Feb 2013 Filed under: taxation
How economical is the 2004 Toyota Corolla?
What would a 2004 Toyota Corolla do to the gallon?
Jon O Connor (Cork Ireland)
Feb 2013 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
Thoughts on second-hand Audi A4 1.6?
Hi,
I'm looking at buying a second hand Audi A4 1.6 102hp and was wondering is there anything I should be aware of? It's an 07 model with 50,000 miles on the clock. Is it worth €9,000?
Gareth MacHale (Dublin)
Feb 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Which estate car for up to €6,000?
Hi,
I am looking to buy an estate car, driving mainly around Dublin, the odd long journey. Do not want to spend more than €6k. What would you recommend? Needs to be reliable, fuel efficient and have a big boot preferably with fold down flat rear seats.
Robert Munch (Dublin)
Feb 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
How to keep WiFi on my new Opel Astra?
Hi,
I am a proud owner of a new Opel Astra SRi with onStar features. I got 12 months of free subscription and three months of free WiFi. My question is, after three months WiFi subscription, who will provide me with WiFi access and what is the monthly/yearly cost of it?
Natalia Pakowska (Wexford )
Feb 2018 Filed under: infotainment
How much to import and tax my Honda?
Hi,
I'd like to live in Ireland and have a Honda Insight Hybrid to import. What will be the cost of import and road tax? I have the car more one year.
Thank you, Jan
Jan Beerens (The Netherlands)
Jan 2018 Filed under: importing
What will we get for our 2008 Toyota Auris?
Hi,
Just wondering what realistically should we be getting on a trade in for a 2008 Toyota Auris petrol Terra with 160,000km on the clock and no issues? We are now looking for something more spacious. I know you can't guarantee what should be offered, but in your opinion what would be a fair trade in price for it?
Thanks
Mark Thomas
Jan 2018 Filed under: used car values
Is the 1.4 TSI enough in the Passat, etc?
We have a 141 diesel Passat 2.0-litre and we want to change to a petrol VW, either a Tiguan or a Passat, but the engine size in both looks underpowered. What should we do?
Shevaun McDonnell (Rathmore, Co.Kerry)
Jan 2018 Filed under: petrol vs. diesel
How much VRT on this 2008 Volvo V70?
Hi, James here from Dublin,
Can you tell me how much VRT I'd have to pay on importing a 2008 Volvo V70 3.0 T6 AWD Auto? Mileage 105,000 miles.
James Nolan (Dublin 24)
Jan 2018 Filed under: VRT
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