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2007 BMW 520d or 2008 320d Coupe?
Hi,
I'm planning to purchase either a 2007 BMW 520d M Sport automatic (M47 engine) or a 2008 BMW 320d Coupe automatic (N47 engine). I've heard the N47 engine is prone to timing chain issues. Does that only occur when it reaches high mileage? Or overall is the 520d a much better car because I just need some pros and cons before I buy either one.
Sandra.
Sandra Fairbrother (Dublin)
Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Audi/Volvo warranties carry over from UK?
Hi, would you know if UK Audi and Volvo manufacturer warranties would be honoured by Audi/Volvo dealers here in ROI?
Rob Doorly (Drogheda )
Oct 2017 Filed under: warranty
Which seven-seat SUV would you buy?
Which seven-seat SUV that has low road tax would you buy? I’m thinking of buying new.
Brian O Rourke (Dungarvan)
Oct 2017 Filed under: choosing new car
Can you suggest a car to suit our needs?
Might be looking for a car that doesn’t exist, but we’re hoping to find something that’s easy for elderly parents to get in and out of; handsome looking; economical (ideally a hybrid); could easily take child seats; reliable; and have all the mod cons - reverse camera, heated seats etc. Can you help?!
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Aisling Costelloe (Dublin 7 )
Oct 2017 Filed under: choosing new car
Is the Volvo V40 a good new buy?
Is the Volvo V40 a good new buy?
John Dignam (DUBLIN IRELAND)
Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing new car
Tell me about the Mitsubishi Spacestar...
Where does the 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine in the Mitsubishi Spacestar originate from? Are test drives of it?
Paddy Cronin (Cork)
Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing new car
What will I replace my Mazda3 with?
I'd like to replace my Mazda3 petrol 1.6 for a diesel car or SUV; what would you recommend? I'd like something with good fuel economy as I do over 360 miles a week, mostly motorway driving, and lower tax preferably. I have two young children in car seats. I'm looking for something a year or two old, but not a Golf.
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Alanna Mangan (Newbridge)
Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Does paint peel from the old Kia Rio?
I am about to buy a 2007 Kia Rio 1.4 EX, but is it true that paint peels from the underside of its body? How true is this?
Brian P Stockdale (Cobh, Co Cork)
Jun 2013 Filed under: paintwork
Petrol or diesel BMW 3 Series GT?
I am interested in the BMW 3 Series GT, but unsure of which model would suit me. I drive about 10,000 miles per annum. Not sure whether I should go for petrol or diesel.
Patrick Rice (Greystones)
Jul 2013 Filed under: choosing new car
Best affordable family car?
What is the best affordable family car to buy?
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Jul 2013 Filed under: choosing new car
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