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Is this a good price for a 2008 Audi A3 TDI?
I am looking at a 2008 Audi A3 1.9 TDI. Is €18,950 good value for an example with 18,900 miles on the clock?
Ken Moran (Carrick On Shannon)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
Can a puncture in a run flat tyre be repaired?
Can a puncture in a run flat tyre be repaired?
James Dundon (Dublin)
May 2010 Filed under: tyres
I need a diesel car for high mileage
I am driving between 800-900 km per week to and from work and I am looking to change from a 2005 1.4 petrol Volkswagen Golf with 133,500km (82,950 miles) on the clock, to a diesel car.
My budget is approx €13,000 euro but am not sure what to buy. I have looked at the Volkswagen Passat, but are there other options out there that you could recommend?
Ollie Walsh (Donegal)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the petrol Volkswagen Passat short on power?
I am thinking of buying a VW Passat 1.6 FSI but have been advised not to as it is short on power. What do you think?
Stephen Scott (Dublin)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
What do you think of the new Mazda3?
What do you think of the new sporty Mazda3? I have a budget of €30k. What would you recommend new that would have enough boot space for golf clubs and comes with strong accessories like a roof rack or boot rack for carrying a racing bike?
Anthony Dowd (Cork)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
Comfortable, spacious and diesel for €8,000?
I want to buy a diesel car. I need space and comfort. My budget is up to €8,000. What cars would you recommend?
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Neil Duffy (Dublin)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
Buying a Lexus from a non-Lexus dealer
I have ordered a Lexus executive IS 220d for my wife from a Toyota dealer due to them having the best price in the area.
Is this a good car in the class and price bracket of €36,800? Are there any pitfalls to ordering from a non-Lexus dealer in terms of extra free kit or back up before I hand over the cheque? Delivery is in late June. No deposit has been paid yet. A factory sunroof is being fitted for an extra €1,150.
Pat Cashman (Cork)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
Can I choose to have my county registration plate?
Hi there. Here's a different one.
I'm waiting to take delivery on a new van. I'm buying it in Dublin but live in another part of the country. I assume the dealer has to obtain the vehicle's registration number so my question is this. Can it be registered at my local office so that I have my county's index plate and not a 'D'. Nothing against Dublin, just that I am a 'local' business and would like the local number.
Thanks.
Tom Kelly.
Tom Kelly (Limerick)
May 2010 Filed under: registration
How to buy an Audi A4 Avant from the UK?
Want to buy a 2001 Audi A4 (b5) Avant TDI in the UK private or from non-franchise dealer. How do I do this without being caught out?
Jim O'Sullivan (Co.Cork.)
May 2010 Filed under: importing
What options help a BMW 5 Series retain its value?
I am thinking of buying a BMW 520d second-hand. What are the best optional extras to look for that will help hold second-hand value in a few years? I understand that an automatic gearbox is almost essential for executive cars and that leather can also be worthwhile.
William Neale (Dublin)
May 2010 Filed under: optional extras
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