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What will I replace my Nissan Qashqai with?

I am driving a Qashqai+2 (2012) and want to change some other older car to close off the finance. Looking at a car that would be cheaper for me to run with good boot space, as I only use on weekends for shopping or some travel in the country. Approximate budget is €8,000.

Vamshi Kaniganti (Dublin)

Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Does the Mercedes C-Class have a camshaft issue?

Is there a problem with the camshaft in the 2007 C-Class Mercedes-Benz C 180 petrol?

Arthur Ward (Dublin)

Aug 2013 Filed under: fault

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Is this too cheap for a Mondeo Estate?

2004 Ford Mondeo Estate: €1,475 - is that too good to be true?

Stephen Lawlor (Portarlington)

Aug 2013 Filed under: used car values

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What do you think of the Kia Soul?

Hi there, I am thinking of buying a Kia Soul TX 1.6 diesel, the main reason being that my current Honda HRV, while a lovely car, is heavy on petrol and car tax. Can you please give me you opinion on the Kia Soul (2011)? Is it a good buy?

Many thanks,

Dympna in Galway

Dympna Brennan (Galway)

Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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What's my Volkswagen Jetta worth do you think?

What's my 2011 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6 TDI Highline with 21,000km and a full service history worth? It is near showroom condition and has a few factory fitted extras. Thinking of selling privately and would appreciate a ballpark estimate of what to ask for it.

John Slevin (Limerick)

Oct 2013 Filed under: used car values

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What's the new SEAT Exeo like?

What is the new SEAT Exeo like? Does anyone have any experience with this car?

Patrick Trautt (Lanesboro)

Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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Why are dealers selling so many used UK/NI cars lately?

Why are dealers selling so many used UK/NI cars lately?

Mike Driscoll (Cork)

Aug 2013 Filed under: importing

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Can you help me choose between a new Audi A6 or BMW 5 Series?

I'm stuck between my choice for a new car. I've narrowed it down to an Audi A6 or BMW 5 Series. I hated the Mercedes-Benz E-Class; it felt so cheap inside. Friends tell me that the BMW is a much more dynamic car due to being rear-wheel drive, but I'm not the kind who likes to throw my car into roundabouts and corners; I would prefer a good, solid, reliable car with attractive features. I'm getting swayed towards an A6 at the moment. Probably mostly because I'm seeing too many BMW 5 Series on the roads. Any help or opinions would be appreciated...

James Corbett (Nenagh)

Sep 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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What's the new BMW 318d Luxury like?

Hi, can you give me the pros and cons of the BMW 318 diesel automatic Luxury? Also, what extras are worthwhile?

Patrick Rice (Greystones)

Oct 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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Hyundai i30 1.6 or Toyota Auris 1.4 diesel?

Hyundai i30 1.6 diesel or Toyota Auris 1.4 diesel? I have a 2007 1.8 diesel Ford C-Max with approximately 140,000km on the clock. Will I get a decent trade in price?

Thanks.

S O (Cork)

Oct 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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