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What should I replace my Mercedes E-Class with?
I have a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 200 Elegance Kompressor auto petrol and want to change for something more economical and with much lower tax. Was thinking of a BMW 320d auto or Audi A4 auto diesel. Would I get 2012 in either for €20,000 with my own? I really like the Citroen C4 Picasso diesel auto too but am worried about resale value. Any advice?
Thanks a lot.
Ann Joyce (Galway)
May 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Why are older Renaults apparently such good value?
Hi,
I'm looking to buy a cheap secondhand (second) family car. Renault Mégane hatchbacks, Scenics and Grand Scenics and even Vel satis from 2003, 2004 and 2005 seem very good value with low mileage NCTed models available from €2k to €3,400 in garages. Much cheaper than similarly specced Japanese or German alternatives. Are they that risky? If the timing belt is done and the electrics seem ok is there anything else I should be wary of or are Renaults that old just not worth the grief?
John McMahon (Dublin)
May 2014 Filed under: reliability
How much should I pay for a 2009 Volkswagen Golf?
How much should I pay for a 2009 Volkswagen Golf?
Gus Farrell (Cork)
May 2014 Filed under: used car values
Is my Toyota Auris using excess oil?
Hi, I own a Toyota Auris Luna 1.4 diesel with 50,000km on the clock. Since my last service, which included an oil change, I've clocked up 5,000km and I've gotten two dashboard warnings saying 'oil level low' and I've topped up with a half litre on both occasions. There are no obvious oil leaks and no smoke from the exhaust. I phoned the dealer and he says this is normal for modern diesels.
Is that correct? My Dad has a different diesel car and rarely has to top up the oil level between services. Look forward to your comments.
Thanks
Aoife Slattery (Wicklow)
May 2014 Filed under: servicing
What price should I look for when selling a Volvo XC90?
What price should I look for when selling a Volvo XC90 with 107,000 miles on the clock from two owners?
Peter Morgan (Dublin)
May 2014 Filed under: used car values
Should I buy a high mileage Volvo V70?
Should I buy a 2002 Volvo V70 D5 163 SE with 174,000 miles on the clock?
Nessa Phipps
May 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
How good are the seven-seat Citroen C4 Picassos?
How good are the seven-seat Citroen C4 Picassos? Thinking of getting one for my wife and two babies.
Des Donagh
May 2014 Filed under: choosing new car
Audi Q5 or Hyundai Santa Fe?
I am looking for a four-wheel drive SUV that is three years old. Running costs and road tax are concerns: would you recommend an Audi Q5 or Hyundai Sante Fe?
William Neale (Dublin)
May 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Will this Golf's electronic problem come back?
I am buying a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, which had computer problems in the past that are apparently quite common. Is this a problem that may return?
Thanks
Robert Hayes (Dublin)
May 2014 Filed under: electrics
What's wrong with my BMW 5 Series Touring?
My 2009 BMW 5 Series 2009 estate (68,000 miles) gives a little shunt when stopping at lights or slowing down in traffic. Also when taking off, though not all the time. What could it be?
Peter Kelly (Dublin)
Mar 2014 Filed under: fault
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