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Should I swap my BMW for a Yeti or Qashqai?
I have a 2008 BMW 520d Touring Auto with just 70k miles on it, which is in near perfect condition. I now really need a vehicle that has a higher seating position, making it easier to get in and out of (dodgy knees are the culprit I fear!). The space on offer in the BMW is probably more than I really need now. I'm thinking of a good spec used manual Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi or a Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI. I really do not want to spend more than I can get for my BMW so 2009 or 2010 is probably as recent as I can go? Any thoughts on my choice and advice on asking price for the BMW?
Thanks.
Martin Smith (Galway)
Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Our first baby is on the way and we need a bigger car...
My wife and I are expecting our first baby in Jan 2014. She currently drives a '99 three-door 1.0L Toyota Vitz/Yaris (Jap import purchased five years ago - in pink). The Yaris has never given her an ounce of trouble but it's a three-door so getting a baby seat in and out will be a pain. So what I'm looking to know is what we could get for the Yaris (has less than 30,000km the clock) and what is the best five-door that's not too big that we could get from the proceeds of the sale and putting an additional €3,000 towards it?
Cheers, Ian
Ian Bennett (Dublin)
Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What should I look for on the 2006 Toyota Corolla?
Anything in particular to look out for if buying a 2006 Toyota Corolla?
Samantha Shannon (Dublin)
Aug 2013 Filed under: reliability
I'm considering buying an Audi A6 Avant.
Considering buying a 2006 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI. Are there any known issues with this car and engine or anything in particular to watch out for? How reliable have they proven to be?
Conor Long (Dublin)
Aug 2013 Filed under: reliability
What should I buy for about €6,000?
What's a good value, reliable, cheap to maintain car to buy in around the €6,000 mark?
Samantha Shannon (Dublin)
Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What small automatic car would you recommend?
Which model and brand of automatic cars recommanded for new learner?
Gary Zheng (Dublin)
Aug 2013 Filed under: automatic
Should I trade in my Suzuki for a Renault Fluence?
What trade-in price could I expect on a 2009 Suzuki SX4 saloon with 44,000km on the clock against a 2011 Renault Fluence? I expect to be driving a lot more mileage in the next few years.
Thank you.
David Loughran (Co Dublin)
Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
I need a diesel car for big mileages...
Hey guys,
Iwant to change to a diesel estate car, but am not sure which type to get. I do drive a lot and need a car that is very fuel efficient with low mileage and low maintaining costs. Cars within my budget are either 2006 Ford Focus 1.8, Opel Astra 1.3/1.7 CDTi or Skoda Octavia 1.4 (with Volkswagen diesel engine) or Skoda Octavia 1.9. Which of these are the most fuel efficient/most efficient cars to maintain?
Thank you so much for your help and advice!
Best wishes, Cindy
Cindy Wagner (Waterford)
Aug 2013 Filed under: diesel
Can I expect lots of problems if I buy a Range Rover?
Will I expect lots of problems if I buy a 2003-06 Range Rover?
Sophie Dee (Kildare)
Aug 2013 Filed under: reliability
Toyota Auris or Urban Cruiser?
Which is more reliable and safer? Toyota Auris or Toyota Urban Cruiser? Thank you.
Mary Minogue (Ennis)
Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing new car
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