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Ford Focus 1.4 or Volkswagen Passat 1.6?
Hi there, we are looking to buy either a 2003 Ford Focus, with 144,000 miles or 2002 Volkswagen Passat at 119,000 miles. Both cars are petrol except the Passat is a 1.6-litre and the Ford a 1.4-litre. We are looking for the most economical and long lasting car.
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Siobhan Gavin (Athlone)
May 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Where can I I buy the plug-in Toyota Prius?
Hello, I am interested in buying a Toyota Prius Plug-In. I live in county Roscommon. Where can I find this car in Ireland?
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Alex Dorofejev (Ballaghaderreen)
May 2014 Filed under: hybrid
How much is my BMW 5 Series worth?
What is the value of a 2006 automatic BMW 523i M Sport with 70,000km on the clock?
Jim Murphy (Dublin)
May 2014 Filed under: used car values
What problems should I look for in used Renault MPVs?
Which seven-seat Renault is most reliable or what problems should I look out for when buying used?
Mark Dempsey (Kildare)
May 2014 Filed under: reliability
Volkswagen Polo or Toyota Yaris?
2005 Volkswagen Polo or Toyota Yaris for a retired lady? How much and which one?
Joy Lennon (Kildare)
May 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
How much is my Nissan Note worth?
What price should I ask for a Nissan Note, 2007, 55,000 miles?
Hector Roger (Cork)
May 2014 Filed under: used car values
Does the later Santa Fe have a flywheel problem?
Does the 2010 model Hyundai Santa Fe suffer from the same disastrous dual-mass flywheel problems as the 2006 onward model? Had to replace it every two years and in no mood to go through that again.
Padraic Brennan (Kildare)
May 2014 Filed under: fault
What's the Lexus CT 200h like?
What do you think of the 2012 Lexus CT 200h? What about resale value?
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Ann Joyce (Galway)
May 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
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
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