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MINI One or Volvo C30?
I don't drive a lot and am trying to decide between a Volvo C30 1.8 petrol and a MINI One 1.6 petrol. The Volvo has been heavily discounted, but the annual tax is €750 vs €514 for the MINI. I've read that the Volvo is heavier on fuel costs and servicing vs the MINI. My heart would probably opt for the MINI for its looks alone, but the small size concerns me and I wonder how well it handles. I took it for a test drive, but it's hard to tell on such a short drive.
Declan O'Mahony (Dublin)
Feb 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
How reliable is the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
2003 Mercedes-Benz W211 E 200K: how reliable are these models?
Shayne Mangan (Limerick)
Feb 2015 Filed under: reliability
Are the Volkswagen Golf BlueMotions really economical?
Need suggestions for a very economical used diesel. I currently have a 1.8 TDCi Ford Focus averaging about 50mpg. Are the BlueMotion Golfs actually getting high 60s to low 70s mpg?
Brian OC (Wexford)
Feb 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
New BMW X3 or Mitsubishi Outlander?
Hello, I have to make a choice between a BMW X3 or Mitsubishi Outlander. Both 2015 models. Which do you think is better?
Thanks.
Jane Crosby (Cork)
Feb 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
What are the resale values of Japanese imports like?
What are the resale values of Japanese imports like?
Laurence Ball (Drogheda)
Feb 2015 Filed under: importing
What happens on PCP if my car is worth less?
Can I apply to get a car on PCP if I owe more than my car is worth on trade in value? I.e my car has a trade in value of €13,590 but my settlement is €15,750.
Michael Murphy (Dublin )
Feb 2015 Filed under: finance
Opel Insignia, Volkswagen Passat or Ford Mondeo?
Any advice please, Ford Mondeo Zetec with 60k on the clock; or Opel Insignia Sport with 80k; or Volkswagen Passat Comfortline with 120k - all 2011 diesels. Which would be best buy?
Mossy Prenderville
Feb 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
How many cars registered in Dublin in 2011?
I am looking at a British imported car, 2011 registered. Can you tell me how many cars were registered in Dublin in 2011?
Noreen Brown (Dublin)
Feb 2015 Filed under: importing
How much is this Renault Clio worth?
What is the approximate value of a 2008 Renault Clio with a 1.0-litre petrol engine. Mileage approx. 80,000km; NCT to 2016 and taxed to end of 2015. Seller says the value is €5,000.
Noelle Burke (Cork)
Feb 2015 Filed under: used car values
Does my Mondeo have a timing belt?
I have a 2008 1.8-litre TDCi diesel Ford Mondeo. Does this have a timing belt? If so when should it be changed?
Michael Flynn (Mullinavat)
Feb 2015 Filed under: servicing
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