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Can you find me a fun, but smart buy for under €15,000?

I'm looking at buying a used car at the moment. I'm trying to be smart considering fuel prices etc, but still want to enjoy driving. I've beem looking at BMW X5s, Volkswagen Touaregs and Audi A8s. I'd like a car that is a good all rounder in terms of comfort, style and on the off chance it snows I wont be stuck!

Any advice welcome. (Feel free to advise me to get an M5... please!)

Thanks

Andrew Rhatigan (Dublin)

Nov 2012 Filed under: choosing used car

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What do I need to know about the 2003 Audi A4?

What do I need to know about the 2003 Audi A4?

Joe Kindregan (Athenry)

Nov 2012 Filed under: reliability

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Are there any known problems in the 2006 Volvo V50?

Are there any known problems in the 2006 Volvo V50?

Tom Ronayne (Dublin)

Nov 2012 Filed under: reliability

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Where will I get a replacement for my Mercedes E-Class manual?

I have lost my service book and manual for a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (updated model). What's the best way to get a replacement?

Marc Sutton (Dublin)

Nov 2012 Filed under: logbook

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What should I look for on a 1977 Mercedes 280?

Just wondering about the Mercedes-Benz 280 SE circa 1977. Are there any issues I should worry about before purchasing one?

Mark McDonald (Dublin )

Nov 2012 Filed under: classic cars

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What's the Nissan Patrol like?

Hi, I am considering purchasing a 2004 Nissan GR Patrol passenger vehicle privately. It has 110,000 miles (177,000km) on the clock and I am getting bad reports on this type of vehicle regarding overheating and cyclinder head problems etc, but at the same time I'm aware that it is the vehicle of choice with United Nations and Irish Army etc, although I do see the Irish Army has changed to Mitsubishi Pajeros. What do you think?

Derek Noonan (Kildare)

Nov 2012 Filed under: choosing used car

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Does the Nissan Almera burn oil?

Hi, I have a 2007 Nissan Almera 1.5-litre petrol. I just wanted to enquire whether it was unusual for these Almeras to have high engine oil consumption.

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May Harrington (Clontarf, Dublin 3)

Nov 2012 Filed under: fault

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What should I look for on a 2009 Audi A3?

I am thinking of buying a 2009 Audi A3, which is a UK or NI import with 93,000 miles (about 150,000km) on the clock. Are there any specific questions I should be asking the salesman? When should the timing belt/chain be changed?

Fergus Capper (Dublin)

Nov 2012 Filed under: choosing used car

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Where will I get a luggage cover for my Hyundai?

Where can I get a rolling luggage cover for the rear of a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Michael Jones

Nov 2012 Filed under: miscellaneous

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How reliable is the Range Rover Sport?

Hi. I am considering a 2006/07 Range Rover Sport. Some say they give mechanical trouble and can be expensive to repair. What is your opinion?

Jim Cowan (Donegal)

Nov 2012 Filed under: reliability

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