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Which 2011 car to keep for 4-5 years?
Hi guys,
I have it down to two cars; both are 2011 fleet return cars with about 10,000km on them. A VW Passat 1.6D Comfortline or a Toyota Avensis 2.0D Aura/Strata. I hope to keep this car for four to five years. Your advice would be much appreciated.
Jim Cotter (Limerick)
Oct 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
Which car to replace my BMW 320d M Sport?
I have a BMW 320d Coupé M Sport model. I'm selling it and I hope to get around €25,000 for it. I don't get to drive it anymore. The missus drives it to work midweek and I only get it at the weekend. She wants something more practical. I want something practical with a bit of class to it. Any suggestions?
JP McCormack (Kildare)
Oct 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
What does a higher gear ratio mean on the new BMW 5 Series ED?
Hello, I would like to ask what does 'higher gear ratio' on the BMW 5 Series EfficientDynamics mean please?
Mary Lynch (Dublin)
Oct 2011 Filed under: gearbox
How much is my Toyota Yaris worth?
Hi,
How much is my Toyota Yaris worth? It is registered 2006 and has full service history and has only done 7,000 thousand miles and I have been the only owner.
Elizabeth Brighton (Worcester)
Oct 2011 Filed under: used car values
Would a petrol Mazda6 be a good buy?
Hi,
Due to an economical write-off I'm being forced into a car change. Moving from a solid 1.8 Opel Vectra Comfort (Petrol)2003. My budget is €10k plus pre-accident value, approx €2.5 - 3K. Took a Mazda6 2.0 Diesel Exec. 2008 for a test drive and really like it. The mileage is high and I've been reading of a lot of problems with the engine in general. Not doing a lot of mileage these days so would consider a Petrol. Given the low value of Petrol cars at the moment and the problems with Diesel version, would a Mazda6 1.8 Petrol be a good buy?
Dee Kennedy (Cork)
Oct 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
Why does my low coolant light keep coming on?
The low coolant warning light is coming on in my Mazda RX-8 when driving over 120km/h. Coolant level and oil are ok. Any idea what's causing this? The light goes off again after a few minutes.
Sean Naughton (Co. Limerick)
Oct 2011 Filed under: fault
Is that a fair price for my Honda CR-V?
Hello I need some advice please. I have a 2004 honda CR-V with 119,000 miles on the clock. I have been offered €4,000 for it and I would like to know if you think this is the best price I can hope for. Thanks.
Sheila Conway (Cork)
Oct 2011 Filed under: used car values
Which should i buy. Volkswagen Passat or New Ford Mondeo?
Which should i buy. Volkswagen Passat or New Ford Mondeo?
Kunaselan Muthiah (Selangor Malaysia)
Sep 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
What discount should I look for?
When buying new (no trade in) from a main dealer what sort of percentage discount should I be looking at ?
Dave O'Sullivan
Oct 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
What mileage does the BMW 316i SE do?
Hi,
I am considering buying a 2008 BMW 316i se petrol. Any idea roughly what the mpg of this car might be (the dealer told me 49mpg)? I've trawled the net with not much luck. I do approx 13.5k miles per year, would I be better off with a diesel? Your advice is appreciated.
Thanks Gavin (Tipperary)
Gavin O Connor (Roscrea)
Oct 2011 Filed under: running costs
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