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Looking for a car for around €10,000.
Looking for a car for around 10 grand. I have a 2005 Mazda3 1.6 petrol with 150k on the clock, which has never let me down, but I want a more powerful and comfortable car, which is reliable. I was looking at the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class diesel and also the 1.8 petrol, but my head is telling me to stay away; are they that unreliable? I am also looking at Mazda6 2.2 diesel and Lexus IS 2.2 diesel; what do you think of them?
The prices of diesel cars seem to be excessive when you look at the mileage a lot of them have; are thay worth it? I do about 12-15 thousand miles a year.
Michael Walsh (Mayo)
Jul 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Compare BMW and Mercedes diesel engines.
What is the power output of the BMW X3 1,997cc engine? How do you think it compares with the Mercedes-Benz 2,054cc unit?
Denis O Riordan (Dub)
Jul 2016 Filed under: diesel
Will we be charged VAT on UK car import?
Hi,
We are a VAT-registered business in Dublin, If we buy a VAT-qualifying car in the UK that is over six months old and over 6,000km, will we be charged VAT in Ireland?
Declan Coghlan (Dublin)
Jul 2016 Filed under: importing
What will a dealer offer for my BMW?
Hi,
I'm looking for a trade in value on a 2007 BMW 318i in very good condition: 45,000 miles, metallic paint, leather etc, one owner, full BMW service history. What might a dealer offer?
Brendan Eiffe (Dublin)
Jun 2016 Filed under: used car values
How much VRT on a 2015 Fiesta diesel?
Any idea how much VRT I will pay on a 2015 Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.5 diesel?
John Brennan (Kilrush Co.clare)
Jul 2016 Filed under: VRT
A classy car that'll fit in three child seats?
Hi,
I want to fit three car seats (3.5-year-old twins and 1.5-year-old) into the back of a new used car. Estate type of car only - no people carriers! I'm looking at Audi Avants, BMW 5 Series, Volvo V60s - can these fit three car seats in the back? Also am I missing any other make of car with similar class that will last me 10 years+ that will fit the three rug rats?!
Thank you in advance :)
Twins Rule Mac (Cork)
Jul 2016 Filed under: child or baby seats
Thoughts on the Land Rover Discovery?
What is your view of the Land Rover Discovery?
Nick Strong (Glin)
Jul 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Do dealers deliver cars usually?
I want to buy a car from a dealer in Dublin and I live in County Laois. Is it the responsibility of the car dealer to bring the car to my house or how does it work? My issue is that I can't drive on motorway from Dublin to County Laois.
Olly Sisi (County Laois)
Jul 2016 Filed under: miscellaneous
I got a bank loan easier than a PCP deal...
Hi,
I was trying to apply for PCP finance in February with Volkswagen Bank and got declined. I then applied for a car loan off AIB and got accept for €6k more! Do you think this would give me a footing to apply for PCP next year with Volkswagen?
They seem very strict!
Kevin
Kevin Hunt (Dublin)
Jul 2016 Filed under: finance
Hyundai Santa Fe or Chevrolet Captiva?
Hi,
I am in need of a seven-seater, was thinking of a Chevrolet Captiva or Hyundai Santa Fe. To explain fully I am a childminder, I average less than 20 miles a day and this will be a second car so looking to keep costs low. Was thinking of an 08 Captiva or a 06/07 Hyundai. I know the tax is high on the Hyundai, but I need a reliable car. I like the Chevrolet looks wise, but any input would be great.
Thank you!
Sheila Newton (Galway)
Jul 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
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