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New car on PCP or secondhand?
Hi,
I'm looking at getting a small family car that's going to have low running costs. I'm torn between taking out a PCP for a new car like a Nissan Pulsar or topping up the cash I have with a small credit union loan for a five(ish)-year old car like a Hyundai i20.
Any advice?
Thanks
Leah
Leah Murray (Ballina)
Jan 2016 Filed under: finance
Which new crossover/SUV to go for?
Hi,
Can you advise on crossovers/mini-SUVs available on the Irish market please?
(A) most economical?
(B) Standard spec vs high spec (including leather seats, parking sensors, cruise control etc)?
(C) Warranty period vs reliability (current driving Kia pro_cee'd nearing end of problem-free seven-year/150k km warranty)
Many thanks,
Adrienne Redmond
Adrienne Redmond (New Ross)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
Is this offer on a new Audi A4 worth going for?
Hi,
I am the owner of July 2011 Audi A4 2.0 TDI SE with 39,000 kilometres on the clock and metallic paint. The car is in pristine condition and has been regularly serviced at the local Audi dealership. On a trade in my local Audi dealer is requesting €25,000 in part payment for a new Audi A4 2.0 TDI SE with metallic paint. I should be grateful if you would advise me should I accept the offer?
Regards Martin
Martin Moran (Kiltimagh)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
Are paddles standard on the Polo BlueGT?
Hi
Does the Polo 1.4 Blue GT DSG come with paddle gear changers? I know that the 1.2 90hp DSG doesn't. Is it possible to say, roughly, in percentage terms the likely insurance difference between these two models?
Many thanks (and happy new year)
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
Jan 2016 Filed under: optional extras
Should I trade in against a new Hyundai?
I have a 2002 Ford Focus Estate diesel with high mileage, but running well. I am wondering whether I would get a better deal by trading in or going as a cash buyer against a Hyundai i30 diesel hatchback or should I get the cash price from dealer and only then offer my trade in?
Tom Costigan (Cratloe)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
How much for a 131/132 Mercedes E-Class?
What would one expect to pay for a 131/132 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
Noel Lynch (Ballylongford)
Jan 2016 Filed under: used car values
What's the Skoda Roomster like?
Could you tell me if the Skoda Roomster is a good car to buy? I would like to buy a car that's off the ground, cheap to tax and insurance.
Thanks
Rose Watson (Cappoquin)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
Which year Hyundai i30 can I afford?
I have a 2006 Citroen C4 1.4 petrol with 120,000km to trade in. I want to buy a Hyundai i30 diesel 1.4. My budget is €10,000. What year of Hyundai could I expect for that budget?
Thank you.
Mary Tinsley (Newbridge)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Nissan Pulsar or Toyota Corolla?
How would you rate the Nissan Pulsar against the Toyota Corolla and what are their prices new?
Joe Naughton (Limerick)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
What do you think of buying a used Saab?
Re buying a second hand Saab, what is your advice? Currently driving a ten-year-old 9-3.
Catherine Dooley (Dublin)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
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