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When is the new Ford Mondeo coming to Ireland?

When will the new Ford Mondeo be on sale in Ireland?

John Kelly (Dublin)

Jun 2013 Filed under: future cars

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Should a high-mileage Passat be reliable?

Is the 2006 1.6-litre Volkswagen Passat reliable over 100,000 miles?

Mim Hamel

Jun 2013 Filed under: reliability

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Is the Fiat Doblo a good buy?

Is the Fiat Doblo with 1.3 MultiJet diesel a good buy? The car offered is a 2009 model with only 9,000km on the clock. She looks like new and is a five-seater with high roof.

Siegfried Fuhrmann (New Ross)

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Would it make sense to buy an old model petrol Kia Sportage?

Would it make sense to buy an old model 2010 Kia Sportage 2.0-litre petrol with less than 20,000 kilometres on the clock? Asking price is €13,000. What kind of mpg should I expect (most of my driving is out of town)?

Patrick Glen (Dublin)

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Is €5,900 good value for this Mercedes C-Class?

I am considering purchasing a 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class diesel with leather and 69,000 miles on the clock. It has a new NCT and comes with service history. Price €5,900. Is it good value?

John Clancy (Waterford)

Jun 2013 Filed under: used car values

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Is this Touran good value and likely to be reliable?

2008 Volkswagen Touran with DSG for €8,500: is it good value and is it reliable?

Peter Evans (Castlemaine)

Jun 2013 Filed under: used car values

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Should I get a warranty with a cheap second hand car?

Should I get a warranty with a cheap second hand car? I'm buying a second hand car from a dealer and my price range is between €1,500 and €3,000. Should I expect not to get any warranty? If not maybe private sale is better for me.

Mark Jordan (Dublin)

Jun 2013 Filed under: warranty

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Help me buy a BMW 8 Series

Hi there, I am looking at a BMW 8 Series 4.4-litre with 206,000km on the clock and three owners. It's a UK car with no duty paid. How much is it worth and what should I be on the look out for?

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Liam Tully (Dublin)

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Why is the Opel Mokka so slow coming into Ireland?

Why is the Opel Mokka so slow coming into Ireland?

Noreen O'Connor (Boyle)

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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Mazda3 1.6 diesel or Hyundai i30?

Which car is most fuel efficient, Mazda3 1.6 diesel or Hyundai i30 diesel?

Colette Hunt (Kilcoole)

Jun 2013 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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