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What's the 2008 Kia Sorento like?
I am interested in a 2008 Kia Sorento. I have been told by a mechanic he would never buy a Kia or Hyundai as they are substandard and Japanese cars are way better. We are aware it has a big engine (which we don't need to be honest), but we can't find a car we both like for approximately €10k and this seems to be the compromise position. Have you a view on the Kia Sorento, as all my online research has made me quite positive about it, but the mechanic I was speaking to is worrying me? We are down to one car so prompt response appreciated.
Sinead Oboyle (Dublin)
Oct 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
What city car will fit my driveway and has ISOFIX?
Hi,
We have a very narrow driveway (1,800mm at the widest) and are looking for a four-door city car that will fit. On top of that, we're expecting a baby so are looking for an ISOFIX system and space for a buggy. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Deb S (Dublin)
Oct 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
How does the 1.4 TSI Passat compare to the 1.6 FSI?
How do you think the Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI and 1.6 FSI compare?
Sherif Rabie (Cairo,egypt)
Jan 2012 Filed under: choosing new car
Trading in my Impreza for a new Opel Astra.
Hello,
I'm thinking of trading in my 2009 Subaru Impreza Diesel shortly. I'm looking at the new entry-level Opel Astra GTC. My car was an ex-demo, has 60,000 kilometres on the clock, is the middle spec edition (Xenons, sports seats etc.) and is in excellent condition with full service history. There are not many diesel Imprezas around and I'm finding it hard to put a value on it. Would it be reasonable to expect a trade-in allowance of €12K against the new car which is priced around €22K?
Thanks.
David Ryan (Dublin)
Aug 2012 Filed under: used car values
What should I look out for on a 2002 Audi A4?
Audi A4 2.5 quattro, 2002 model: anything I should look out for?
Very interested in buying one of these; it has 130,000 miles on the clock but is a local family car and well maintained in the local Volkswagen garage. I don't drink myself so I am willing to let the Audi do the drinking! And I know about tax and tyres etc but I love driving so I don't mind that, just wondering if there are any majorly costly pitfalls with these cars as the one I had nearly purchased last week blew its fan before I arrived to drive it and that's going to cost the guy €1,300 - so I had a lucky escape!
Cheers guys
Adrian Lynch (Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim)
Sep 2012 Filed under: reliability
What's the change schedule for my Mondeo's timing belt?
Does a 2007 1.8 TDCi Ford Mondeo need its timing belt changed? At what mileage?
Maurice Clarke (Enniskillen)
Sep 2012 Filed under: servicing
Land Rover Discovery or Volvo XC90?
Is the 2005 Land Rover Discovery a good car? Does it give problems? Is it better than say the Volvo XC90?
Joseph Jabilia (Dublin)
Sep 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
Is there much difference in size between Volvo S60 and S80?
What's the size difference between a Volvo S60 and a Volvo S80 - length, width, boot capacity etc?
Stephen Kent (Leixlip, Kildare)
Sep 2012 Filed under: choosing new car
Any ideas why my Skoda Octavia won't start?
Hi, I have a 2007 Skoda Octavia. It has problems starting when cold. It can take up to six tries to get it going. I have changed the air flow meter. Any ideas what else should be checked?
Pat Doyle (Dublin)
Sep 2012 Filed under: fault
What's the sportiest car my €3,000 will buy?
What is the best "male" car to be bought for 3000 Euro?
Bilal Durrani (Dublin)
Aug 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
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