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I need a seven-seat MPV to replace my Merc estate...
Hi, my 1997 E 230 Mercedes estate just failed its NCT and I've decided not to put any more money into keeping it going. I am looking for a second hand, large seven-seater (for three kids and two dogs), with a budget of approx €6,000.
I want space, practicality, reliability and preferably low running costs. My preference would be Ford Galaxy (on reputation), but mileage in my price range tends to be high. French brands (Citroen C8, Peugeot 807 and Renault Espace) seem to review poorly. Hyundai Trajet maybe? SEAT Alhambra? Any others I should be considering? All advice gratefully received.
Richard, Dublin
Richard Butler (Dublin)
Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the Renault Mégane 1.5 dCi any good?
I am looking at buying a Renault Mégane Monaco 1.5 diesel. Are these good cars? Are they reliable? Would they be cheap on diesel?
Bobby Nugent (Wexford)
Feb 2014 Filed under: reliability
What's the 1.7-litre Opel Astra CDTi like?
I'm thinking of buying a 2010 Opel Astra 1.7 diesel. What do you think of these cars? Have you driven them? Are they reliable? What sort of trouble do they give?
David Ryan (Clondalkin)
Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
This Suzuki Vitara XL7 looks great. What should I look out for?
I have seen an impeccable 2005 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 XL7 Diesel - a seven-seater. It has one owner, 80,000 genuine miles, and it's bronze in colour. Full service history, five new tyres, new timing chain and NCT until Feb 2015. Asking price €7,500. Is there anything I should look out for before making an offer?
Michael Leyden (ENNIS)
Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I go for petrol or diesel new Nissan Qashqai?
Hi, for a person that does around 10,000 kilometres a year, would you recommend the 1.2 petrol Nissan Qashqai over the 1.5 diesel?
Regards Jim (Limerick)
Jim Cotter (Limerick)
Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing new car
Is the Mercedes-Benz SLK a good, reliable buy?
Is a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 automatic generally a good buy in terms of reliability etc?
Emmet GALVIN (Dublin)
Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Is it worth going for this high mileage Mazda6?
I'm thinking of buying a 2008 Mazda6 2.0-litre Sport with 232,000km on the clock. Is it worth going for?
John Walsh (Dublin)
Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
How would you rate the Nissan Juke?
How would you rate the Nissan Juke?
John Brea
Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing new car
How much was a 2006 Ford Fiesta worth in 2009?
How much was a 2006 Ford Fiesta worth in 2009? I need to know this information for my records.
Miriam Farrell (Drogheda)
Feb 2014 Filed under: used car values
How economical is the new Edition C Merc C-Class?
What is the economy like on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Edition C? Manual vs. automatic?
Colm Fahy (Portumna)
Feb 2014 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
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