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How will I replace my written off BMW 5 Series?
My car is deemed a write off. Open market selling preice, as per revenue, will not replace my car, like-for-like. It's a 2008 BMW 520d M Sport with 98,000 miles on the clock, leather interior, carbon black.
What are my options as this is all they are offering: €13,000. Cost to buy like for like ranges from €18,000 to €22,995.
Thank you.
John Sheeran (Drogheda)
Feb 2014 Filed under: insurance
How reliable should a 2010 Volvo S80 be?
We are looking at a 2010 Volvo S80 with 80,000 miles on the clock - it's a 1.6 diesel. What should we look out for when buying it? Are the turbo and particle filter likely to give trouble at this stage or does it have a good reputation? Would this car have a good reputation all round?
Patrick O Reilly (Dublin)
Feb 2014 Filed under: reliability
Tell me everything about the 2008 Volvo S40 1.8
Is the 2008 Volvo S40 1.8 petrol a reliable car? What are the pros and cons with them? Looking at a few today.
Liam O Dowd (Tralee)
Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Diesel or petrol for a new Nissan Qashqai?
Which would you recommend, the 1.2 petrol or the 1.5 diesel in the new Nissan Qashqai? I do about 12,000km or less per year and mainly short trips and city driving.
Michael Corduff (Dublin)
Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing new car
What hatchback should I buy and should I stick with a petrol car?
Looking to upgrade my trusty 2000 petrol Toyota Corolla Liftback. I am considering the new model Toyota Auris or Hyundai i30 or a similar hatchback. My annual mileage is 10,000 miles with mostly short runs ranging in distances of between less than 10 miles and 2 miles urban and town driving with longer spins at the weekend. Which engine type should I go for? Also considering that at weekends I will be carrying two adults and two teenagers.
Dan Lyons (Cork)
Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing new car
What do you think of the Kia pro_cee'd?
What do you think of a 2013 Kia pro_cee'd two-door with just 3,000 kilometres on the clock?
Cahir Allen
Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
What sleek estate car will we get with up to €25,000?
Hi, we are looking for a second hand family car - preferably German/Scandinavian such as BMW/Volvo/Audi. Budget is €20-25k and something with good boot space would be essential. We were also looking for something reasonably sleek if possible!
What would you recommend?
CK, Dublin
Ciara Kelly (Dublin)
Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
How much is a TMC Costin worth?
Hi, I've inherited a green TMC Costin 1600 recently and was wondering how much they are worth?
Allan Rood (Dublin)
Feb 2014 Filed under: classic cars
Mercedes M-Class or Mitsubishi Pajero in terms of fuel economy?
What would be the difference in fuel consumption between a Mercedes-Benz ML 280 CDI and a Mitsubishi Pajero, all things been equal?
Thanks
Noel Lingwood (Cork Ireland)
Feb 2014 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
Would a Nissan X-Trail make a good horse box tow car?
Will a Nissan X-Trail pull a horse trailer/horse box double, and are the brakes good enough for this trailer too?
Bernice Mc Kenna (Dublin )
Feb 2014 Filed under: towing
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