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Should I trade in my Honda for a BMW X3?
Hi,
I have a 2004 Honda CR-V and would like to trade it in next year for a BMW X3 2.0-litre diesel. What do you think of the X3? Would it be as roomy and reliable as my CR-V?
Thanks.
Mary Minogue (Cork)
May 2014 Filed under: choosing new car
Why is my Mazda losing so much coolant?
Hello,
My 1998 Mazda 323 F 1.5 petrol is using lots of coolant. Would be grateful for any help to what is causing this to happen.
Thanks! Gerry
Gerry Naughton
Mar 2014 Filed under: fault
How reliable are the new Dacia Logan cars?
How reliable are the new Dacia Logan cars?
Kellie The Great (Dublin)
May 2014 Filed under: reliability
Should I run a mile from a diesel Saab?
Looked at nice diesel Saab recently: my friends say run, what do you think?
Michael Moloney (Cashel, Co Tipperary)
Apr 2014 Filed under: reliability
How costly is the 2.4-litre Volvo S60 to run?
What are the running costs associate with the Volvo S60 2.4 diesel?
Joe Murray (Dublin)
Mar 2014 Filed under: running costs
How much is the tax on a Lexus RX 400h?
How much is the tax on a Lexus RX 400h?
Jim Murphy (Dublin)
May 2014 Filed under: taxation
Is the Opel Astra a safe bet in terms of residuals?
Do Opel Astras (three-door, sport version) hold their value and is there demand for used models? I am thinking of buying a 2008 model and I am just wondering would it be easy or difficult to sell on privately in about two years time. And would it loose a lot of its value?
Thanks.
Niamh Martin (Dublin)
Mar 2014 Filed under: used car values
Hang on a minute, it looks like a petrol car is cheaper...
I've been telling my wife that her next car should be a diesel for years. She may drive up to 50 miles a day so I was convinced that it would be cheaper in the long run to buy a diesel. However, diesel and petrol models of the same car are priced completely differently. So assuming you wanted a car for an average of three years and the price difference on purchase is €1,500 - €2,000 more, the saving is non existant; in fact it's a loss based purely on fuel costs.
Am I wrong and just crap at maths?!
Thanks
Adrian Mccarthy (Cork)
Mar 2014 Filed under: petrol vs. diesel
What cars should I consider for a 17-year old girl's birthday?
What cars should I consider for a 17-year old girl's birthday? It has to be safe and with lowest insurance class possible?
Kal Ell
Mar 2014 Filed under: learner
Help: I need a small MPV to carry my three granddaughters!
Hello,
For financial reasons I have to sell my 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso diesel. I really like the style of the car and therefore I would like to stick with Citroen. Vitally important though is: it MUST have three seat belts in the back. So I am looking for a smaller and cheaper to run vehicle. I will have about €2,000 to spend. Can you tell me what cars of under 1.6-litre have the required three seat belts? I have three grand-daughters!!!
Many thanks,
Sinéad L. Rush, Co. Dublin
Sinead Lamont (Rush)
Mar 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
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