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New Beetle or used Porsche/Mercedes SLK?
I have a choice between the new Volkswagen Beetle or a 2007 Porsche Boxster or 2008 model Mercedes-Benz SLK. I live in Cork (no Porsche repairs) and am not thinking of resale value/fuel economy, but am thinking of repair/servicing/parts etc.
Any tips?
Kieran F (Cork)
Apr 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
Which of these would be a good starter car?
Hi, my girlfriend who is 22 has recently got her first provisional licence and completed her mandatory 12 lessons. Any advice on a good starter car for her, for under €1,000 if possible? Taking into account tax and insurance costs I've been looking at Cinquecentos, Micras, Polos and the Daewoo Lanos as they're 1.0-litre or under. Any of these worth considering, orany that should definitely be avoided?
Thanks
Ciaran Mc Cashin (Drogheda)
Apr 2012 Filed under: learner
What should I do with my 2008 Ford S-MAX?
We have a 2008 Ford S-MAX Titanium diesel auto with 100,000km on it. I have been looking around for ages at alternatives. In your view would we be better to sell this car now while it is still relatively young or would we be better to hold on for another couple of years?
I do not want to end up in the situation where no garage will give anything for it as it is too old and I do not want to have to spend loads to maintain it now it is getting older.
By the way what would I get for it as a trade-in or private sale? It is ours from new with full service history.
Thanks,
Andrew
Andrew Kelly (Limerick)
Mar 2012 Filed under: family car
Does this Ford Focus look like a good buy?
Hi,
I'm interested in buying this car on Carzone: Ford Focus. Do you think it's a good buy? My weekly commute is about 880km (mainly motorway) and I'd hope to pay cash. Is it worth the asking price? Do you think I could get it for much cheaper?
Thanks, Steven.
Steven Darrer (Athy)
Apr 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
Would an engine check light put you off buying a car?
Hi, please help me! I am planning on buying a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, but it has engine check light on. What could be the reason? Is it ok to buy the car?
Meenesh Sharma (Dublin)
Mar 2012 Filed under: fault
Would you prefer a car with low mileage over a new car?
Which is better in your opinion? Low miles or higher years?
Caroline Slevin (Dundalk)
Apr 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
How good is the Volkswagen CrossPolo in windy weather?
How good is the Volkswagen CrossPolo in windy weather? I do a lot of motorway driving and like the look of this car but wonder how sturdy it would be on the open roads in the very windy weather we get.
Thanks
Paula Cahll (Dundalk)
Mar 2012 Filed under: choosing new car
How much is the tax for a 2007 Opel Astra?
How much to tax a 2007 Opel Astra 1.9 CDTi for a year?
Mel Ward (Dublin)
Mar 2012 Filed under: taxation
Are cars imported from the UK worth less?
Hello,
Are cars that have been imported from the UK and have been VRT paid and registered here and are now for sale privately here worth less than their original Irish equivalent? If this is true what are the reasons for this?
Patrick Ryan (Tipperary)
Mar 2012 Filed under: importing
Should I look out for anything buying a Volkswagen Transporter?
I was interested in buying a Volkswagen Transporter 1.9 TDI. I was wondering if you have any suggestions regarding issues I should be aware of when buying a used commercial vehicle.
Cian Kiernan (Mullingar)
Mar 2012 Filed under: commercial vehicle
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