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What will I replace my Corolla with for high mileage?
I'm driving a 2002 Toyota Corolla hatchback and I am thinking of changing it.
My budget is €25,000 + the trade in value. I do about 18,000 miles a year. Should I go for petrol or diesel? Also any suggestions (new or second-hand) on what car to go for?
Anthony Murphy (Tulla)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
Volkswagen Golf or SEAT Leon?
I am replacing a 2005 Ford Focus. In all that I have driven I find the Volkswagen Golf comes closest.
I have yet to try the SEAT Leon. How do you compare them? There are so many different styles and prices in both that it is confusing.
I want a post-2008 diesel, and a comfortable seat is a must! There is a new SEAT Leon 1.9-litre Sport Limited Edition 105hp diesel, Tax Band B, reduced by €2,000 to €19,900 or a new Golf 1.6 TDI diesel 105hp for €21,200. Is there much difference in running costs between a 1.6-litre and 1.9-litre?
Angela Osullivan (Wicklow)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
What car suits being a taxi?
Can you suggest a car to be used as a taxi In Dublin?
Robert Murphy (Dublin)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
Should I buy a new car now?
I currently have a 2005 Toyota Corolla with approx 48,000 miles on the clock. It is in excellent condition. I am wondering if now is a good time to sell and purchase a new car or would I be better to keep going as I am?
Bernadette Dowling (Dublin)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
Renault Fluence or Opel Astra?
Hi lads,
I looking at trading in my Opel Corsa and I was looking at the new Opel Astra, but my eye has been drawn over to the new Renault Fluence. I wonder could you help?
The Astra I was looking at is the SRi (1.7) and the TomTom version of the Fluence. Both diesel.
David Phelan (Dublin 17)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
Nissan Note report
Hi,
Have you a report on the Nissan note?
Pat Gibbons (Dublin)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
Which diesel hatchback to buy?
I am looking to buy a new or 2008/2009 diesel car and wondering which is best value: Kia cee'd, Kia Venga, Hyundai i30, Peugeot 308 or SEAT Leon?
Thanks
Angela Osullivan (Wicklow)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
Will I buy a Grand Mégane or a Peugeot 308 SW under the scrappage?
What do you think of the new Grand Mégane and Peugeot 308 SW? I am thinking of purchasing in a scrappage deal but do not know much about these cars.
Breda Quaid (Kill)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
What do you think of the new Mazda3?
What do you think of the new sporty Mazda3? I have a budget of €30k. What would you recommend new that would have enough boot space for golf clubs and comes with strong accessories like a roof rack or boot rack for carrying a racing bike?
Anthony Dowd (Cork)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
Buying a Lexus from a non-Lexus dealer
I have ordered a Lexus executive IS 220d for my wife from a Toyota dealer due to them having the best price in the area.
Is this a good car in the class and price bracket of €36,800? Are there any pitfalls to ordering from a non-Lexus dealer in terms of extra free kit or back up before I hand over the cheque? Delivery is in late June. No deposit has been paid yet. A factory sunroof is being fitted for an extra €1,150.
Pat Cashman (Cork)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
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