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Nearly new sensible car or older premium?
Hi.
I'm thinking of changing my car, but I'm torn between buying a nearly new model like the Mazda6 or a three-year-old premium car from such as BMW, Jaguar or Audi with lowish mileage. Servicing cost of premium brands is also a concern. On the other hand, I can get a lot of car for reasonable money. Decisions! Decisions!
Your opinion greatly valued. Thanks in advance.
Tom McGrath (Kilkenny)
Apr 2017 Filed under: choosing used car
Anything to do to my Audi A4 TDI?
Hi guys.
I have a 2012 Audi A4 2.0 TDI. Currently 125,000km on the clock. Nothing has been replaced apart from tyres and anything done by Audi themselves during the three regular services it has had. Does any part(s) need replacing now at this point with the mileage and age?
Thanks, James
Paul Paris (Dublin)
Apr 2017 Filed under: servicing
When to change my Fiat Doblo's belt?
How many miles will a new timing belt do on my 2004 Fiat Doblo diesel 1.9?
Steve Tench (Crewe)
Nov 2013 Filed under: servicing
Which 2013 auto SUV to go for?
Any advice on 2013 choice for automatic transmission SUV?
Paxton Daniel (Fort Worth)
Nov 2013 Filed under: automatic
Who will insure a Ford Transit Tourneo?
Who will insure a Ford Transit Tourneo 6/8 seater?
Marie Cunningham (Inagh)
Dec 2013 Filed under: insurance
Any advice on 2009 BMW 3 Series?
Looking at a 2009 BMW 318/320: any opinions? Also, is it true that there are better specs on the UK versions
Thanks for your advice
Dan Heaslip (Dublin)
Dec 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What petrol car to replace my Corolla?
Hello there,
I currently drive a 1995 Toyota Corolla 1.3 petrol hatchback and spend about 70 to 75 Euro a week on petrol. I get about 440 miles from a full tank of petrol. I have thought about buying diesel, but am worried about high servicing costs. Could you recommend some very economical petrol cars that are the same size internally and as roomy as the Corolla.
Jimmy Smith, Newbridge
Jimmy Smith (Newbridge)
Dec 2013 Filed under: choosing new car
Make sense to go for an older BMW X5?
Hi,
I need help. I am thinking about buying a BMW X5 2.9 or 3.0d Sport Auto from 2001, 2002 or 2003 as my second car and I don't have kids. How much would I spend per week putting diesel in? Is €3,000 or €4,000 a good investment for this car?
Nappa Napoleao (Scunthorpe)
Dec 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the Opel Astra 1.7 diesel any good?
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTi Estate: are they good?
Gerry Cluskey (Drogheda)
Dec 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Am I liable for motor tax arrears?
Thinking of buying a second hand car, but the tax is six months out of date. Am I liable to pay these arrears or do I tax it from the time I buy it?
David Mooney (Ballyfermot)
Jan 2014 Filed under: taxation
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