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I have cash, how will I buy a car?
What is the best option when buying a car. I have cash so don't need a financing arrangement
1. Buy a new car outright with cash and trade it in every year?
2. Buy a second hand car?
3. Put a large deposit down on a car and get into a financing arrangement on a new car?
Lee Russell (Dublin)
Mar 2018 Filed under: finance
We need a new family car for under €25k.
Hi,
We are in the market for a new family car that is low maintenance, fits three car seats and preferably be on or just above the €25k mark. We do very little mileage, we currently do one round trip of about two miles to a creche and back with some longer drives at the weekend, but rarely. We both commute by public transport for work. We are considering hybrid/electric as we drive so little but to be honest with the research I've been doing, it seems most hybrids start at €25k and i'm prepared to consider a petrol model if it kept us below that price and suited our needs. We have no brand loyalty at all, but more interested in the ones that offer long warranties.
Any suggestions?
RUTH COONEY (Dublin)
Mar 2018 Filed under: choosing new car
Diesel still best for high mileage?
So with so many car makers planning to phase out diesel engine options in 2019, what are the real options for high mileage drivers? Will there be big impacts on residual values for diesel cars purchased later this year? I drive about 40,000km a year and need to change later this year.
Thanks
Brian O Neill (Kilkenny)
Mar 2018 Filed under: diesel
Honda Jazz or Suzuki Baleno?
I'm trying to decide between the Honda Jazz and Suzuki Baleno. Things that matter to me: rear seat comfort, front seat comfort, space overall, boot space and power.
Manav Abhijit (Ranchi)
Mar 2018 Filed under: choosing new car
Should I go for a BMW 530d?
I am looking at 2017 BMW 5 Series. Is it worth spending the extra on a 530d over 520d? There is about €8-10k difference on used cars. I do about 25,000km a year of driving. I would love the extra power but do wonder if it is a waste to spend more.
Andy Kelly (Limerick)
Mar 2018 Filed under: choosing used car
Fuel economy and price for a 2011 Focus?
What would be the average mpg and price be for a 2011 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Sport?
Michael Keating (Clonmel, Co Tipperary)
Jan 2013 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
Looking for value of a 2005 Jaguar XK...
Hi, I am looking for value of a 2005 Jaguar XK Convertible that has had two owners, 55,900 miles on the clock, is black with cream leather, in good condition.
Many thanks,
Conor
Conor Molloy (Dublin)
Jan 2013 Filed under: used car values
Planning on buying a Honda Civic Hybrid.
Hi!
I'm planning to buy a Honda Civic Hybrid (2007-2008) 1.3-litre CVT from the UK with average mileage and full service history. Are there any problems with this particular model and what should I look for?
Thank you
Alex
Alex Parvu (Dublin)
Jan 2013 Filed under: reliability
Any problems with the 2008 Peugeot 307?
I am looking at a 2008 Peugeot 307 HDi 1.6 Sport with 70k miles on the clock; anything I should look out for? Any problems with this model?
Jack Doyle (Enniscorthy)
Jan 2013 Filed under: reliability
Peugeot Expert van or Ford Transit Connect?
Hi, I'm looking to buy either a 2005 Peugeot Expert van for around €3,500 with 75,000 miles on the clock or a 2005 Ford Transit Connect T220 van with 120,000 miles for the sameish price. What would be the best one to buy and what problems would I have to look out for?
Thank you
Ruairi Mc Carthy (Mullagh Co Cavan)
Jan 2013 Filed under: commercial vehicle
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