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What will I replace my Lexus GS with?

Hi, I currently drive a Lexus GS 300. I love it but the tax is too expensive. I have about €25k to spend and I was thinking of the Audi Q3, but it has to be automatic. Is there any other model you would suggest? My car is over 10 years old, so other car dealers are offering the scrappage deal. What would you suggest?

Cathal O'Donnell (Tara)

Mar 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

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How much will my Audi be worth next year?

I have a 2011 Audi A4 Technik model, 2.0-litre diesel;, how much will it be worth next Jan as a trade in or would I be better to sell privately and how hard would it be to shift?

Caroline Conroy (Limerick)

Mar 2015 Filed under: used car values

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Tell me more about the 2009-2011 Mazda3.

2009-2011 Mazda3: reliable? Reasons to go for diesel over petrol model?

Dave C (Dublin)

Mar 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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How about the Opel Mokka for a new car?

Hi,

Thank you for your very prompt reply and your advice. The cee'd estate is that now known as the cee'd Sportswagon, right, available in TX and EX versions. Also, may I ask, is the Opel Mokka in the running with a very generous €4,500 scrappage allowance?

Thanks again, Anto

Anthony Kavanagh (Kilkenny)

Mar 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

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How much VRT will I pay when importing a car from the UK?

Hello, how much VRT would there be on a car from the UK costing £8,500 with emmissions of 154g/km?

Ann Masterson (Dublin)

Jan 2015 Filed under: importing

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What can you tell me about the Renault Scenic RX4?

Do you have any information on the Renault Scenic RX4 1.9 dCi?

Dave Doyle (Burgas, Bulgaria)

Mar 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

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How much to trade my Sharan in for a new Verso?

I have a 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. What trade in price will I receive against a new Verso?

Paul Heffernan (Dungarvan)

Mar 2015 Filed under: used car values

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How much is a mint condition Astra worth?

Hi guys, do you know what the average price is in Ireland for 2009 1.3 CDTi Vauxhall Astra Ecoflex Club in mint condition and about 100,000 miles?

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Eoin O Donoghue (Monaghan)

Mar 2015 Filed under: used car values

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Should I replace my BMW 520d with an Audi A6?

I would like to know if you think the Audi A6 2.0-litre diesel 2014 model is a good car. I am in the market for this kind of car and currently drive a BMW 520d, but I don't know if I should go for the same again as I'm a bit worried about rear-wheel drive in the winter and because Audi is more competitive on price at the moment. I've driven an Audi and liked it but are there any problems I should know about?

Thanks.

Mike Ross (Dublin)

Mar 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

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Help me spend €24,000 on a new car!

Hi, I bought my present car, a Mitsubishi Space Star 1.3 GLX petrol new 15 years ago, so it's long overdue replacing. Trouble is I haven't got a clue about choosing a new car and I need your advice.

The max price I wish to pay is €24,000 so I'm also chasing the best scrappage deal. I had a drive in the Hyundai ix35 and I like it but it has its drawbacks. However, the Nissan Qashqai is a non-contender for me as it has only an emergency spare wheel and the fifth passenger has to sit like riding a donkey with the big centre console protruding from the front.

What do you think I should go for? I'm thinking of looking at the Kia Sportage and Kia cee'd, but also the Nissan Pulsar and Peugeot 3008. I would be grateful for your advice.

Kind regards, Anto.

Anthony Kavanagh (Kilkenny)

Mar 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

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