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What €20,000 MPVs would you recommend?

Hello, we have an 18-month old and have twins due next year. We need a car to fit all the baby seats plus all their buggies and paraphenalia. Will be used for local trips plus for weekend trips back to Cork (from Dublin). Our budget is €20k. What models would you recommend? Imported my current car (Peugeot 407 SW), so not a problem if I need to do that again.

Dan O'Connell (Dublin)

Nov 2016 Filed under: family car

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Ford Mondeo, Skoda Superb or Kia Optima?

Hi,

Looking to change car for 2017. Looking at Ford Mondeo Titanium+ five-door 1.5 TDCi diesel, a Skoda Superb +Business Pack 1.6 TDI or a Kia Optima SW (estate) EX 1.7D. I would like something very comfortable and practical (hence the Kia estate, which, to my eyes, does not look like a hearse! - but no other estates need apply), but also something that is very reliable - so something with a long warranty that I don't end up using because reliability issues is not what I'm looking for.

I do 25,000km per year, all 'extra urban' and I'm not a badge snob. Currently drive a Honda CR-V, but would like to go back to a D-segment car again. All the above are well specified as such - of the three what would be your opinion? Great web site!

Many thanks,

John

John Fleming (Killarney)

Nov 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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Which high-up SUV to go for?

Guys,

I am interested in buying a second hand SUV with a similar elevation to the Land Rover Freelander, but I am finding most SUVs are closer to saloon car height. Do you have any recommendations for SUVs similar to the Freelander?

Does it make more sense at this stage to wait until January when there will be a more plentiful supply and if so where is best place to get a short term rental for a couple of months?

Thanks

Conor Dowd (Enniskerry)

Nov 2016 Filed under: choosing used car

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Is my Volkswagen Polo TDI the most efficient?

What's the most economical car for long distance commuting (100km) to work daily? Is my 141 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI the most fuel efficient car there is on the market?

Anne, Cork

Anne O'Sullivan

Nov 2016 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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Where can I find a Laguna Coupe Monaco GP?

I own a 2008 Renault Laguna Privilege and am thinking of changing for a Laguna Coupé Monaco GP Edition. They are very hard to source and not sure if were ever even available here in the Republic. Would you know how to source them?

David Ansboro (Roscommon)

Nov 2016 Filed under: importing

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Which is the best new seven-seater around?

Hi, I was looking for a seven-seater; which is the best one? Price, space and technology are important to me. I am looking to buy a new one.

Jinesh Sebastian (Athenry, Galway)

Nov 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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What do you think of the Volkswagen Tiguan?

Any thoughts/advice on the Volkswagen Tiguan 115bhp diesel?

Martin Moroney (Dublin)

Nov 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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Which comfortable new SUV should I go for?

Hi.

I'm looking at getting an SUV for medical reasons. I drive country roads 90 per cent of the time so I need something comfortable and reliable. I'm looking at the Range Rover Evoque and Audi Q5. Which one would you recommend? I also need to take running costs and servicing costs into account. As well as road tax etc. Or is there another one I should consider? I did test drive the Volvo XC60 but found it very heavy.

Thanks.

Marie G (Galway)

Nov 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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What is the tax on a 141 Volvo XC90?

What is the motor tax on a 141 Volvo XC90?

Tom Quinn

Nov 2016 Filed under: taxation

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What's the tax on a commercial SUV?

Hi,

I'm thinking of buying a commercial SUV; what is the tax rate on it?

Garoid Byrne (Dublin)

Nov 2016 Filed under: commercial vehicle

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