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Does climate alter my Ford's value?
I have a 2009 Ford Fusion and the build data describes it as a 1.4 petrol manual Zetec with air conditioning. When I bought it the dealership described it as a Zetec Climate. What are the essential build differences between the two versions? And the valuation differences?
Peter WALTERS (Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes)
May 2017 Filed under: optional extras
How to calculate this SEAT's VRT?
I'm thinking of buying a 2016 1.4 petrol SEAT Alhambra up north, but I cannot find out the cost of the VRT. I have been told that I need to bring it in first so they can calculate the cost, which I cannot take a chance on. It is not on the VRT calculator and I have made phone calls only to be told they cannot give me estimate...
Pamela Keane (Roscommon )
May 2017 Filed under: VRT
Hyundai i10 or i20 to buy new?
I want to buy a car, though which to buy? The top Hyundai i10 petrol model or Elite i20 petrol 1.2?
Akshan Jain (Jmmu)
May 2017 Filed under: choosing new car
Anything to look for on 09 BMW 5 Series?
Thinking of buying an 09 BMW 5 Series M Sport (2.0 diesel), the E60 model. Any advice or things to look out for? Mileage is circa 75k.
Thanks
Paul O'Neill (Dublin)
May 2017 Filed under: reliability
Trade in value of a 2009 BMW 118i?
Trade in value of a 2009 BMW 118i?
Marco Ceritelli (Hollywood Fla 33004)
May 2017 Filed under: used car values
Petrol or diesel Ford for an M50 commute?
Hi,
My workplace is in Blackrock and I live in Lucan, so it takes around 25 to 30 minutes to get to the work and I work only three days a week, which makes my annual mileage around 10,000km. I am getting a good deal on a Ford diesel car. Should I go for diesel or not? Cost of diesel engine is not the concern; I am worried about DPF and servicing costs as my annual mileage is not much, but whatever km I am going to drive would be M50.
Kind regards,
Naseem
Naseem Mian (Lucan)
May 2017 Filed under: petrol vs. diesel
How does this Hyundai ix20 sound?
Hi folks,
Thinking of buying a 2012 Hyundai ix20. Has mileage of 105,325 miles/169,500km, NCT due date: March 2018, fully serviced and three-month warranty and the price is under €7,000. Is this a good buy? Should I be concerned about timing belt and water pump?
Thanks
Jenn
Jennifer Harte (Cork)
May 2017 Filed under: choosing used car
Best small car for value and reliability?
What is the best small car on the market with respect to value and reliability?
Made;eome O'Sullivan (Limerick)
May 2017 Filed under: choosing new car
Trade-in price on BMW 118i?
Trade in price on a 2009 BMW 118i?
Marco Ceritelli (Fort Lauderdale)
May 2017 Filed under: used car values
Keep or sell our diesel BMW X1?
I have a 2011 BMW X1 xDrive automatic with 85k kilometres on the clock. When purchased it was for longer drives but now journeys are short and local, less than 10 miles, with the occasional 50-mile motorway trip. We are trying to decide if we keep it and take the hit on preventive maintenance on timing chain, EGR and maybe DPF or trade in on a petrol or hybrid SUV. Trade in values seem low - €13k. What would be your opinion - keep or sell?
Thanks!
Ciara Collins (Dublin)
May 2017 Filed under: petrol vs. diesel
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