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Audi A5 Sportback or BMW 4 Series Coupe?

I really like the look of the new Audi A5 Sportback. Would you have it over the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe? Thinking 2.0-litre diesel for a '171' plate.

Peter Boyle (Dublin 4)

Oct 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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What new MPV would you recommend for us?

Hi,

We are in the market for an MPV/SUV. We hope to buy by the end of March next year. We have a budget of €19-20k plus our 2010 2.0-litre Volkswagen Passat Highline. The car should have three full rear seats and a good size boot.

What would you recommend?

Des Wynne (Dundalk)

Oct 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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What's my 141 Golf worth against a new one?

What's a 141 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Comfortline with 78,000km worth as a trade in against a 171 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Comfortline?

Christpoher Reid (Navan)

Oct 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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Would diesel, hybrid or PHEV suit my needs?

Diesel, hybrid or PHEV? I do a 200km round trip commute most days. A mix of 140km motorway and 60km small rural roads and stop-start city traffic. Other days I could do 300/400km of which 25 per cent would be city type traffic. Is diesel still my better option? For a PHEV I could plug in at home or at my destination most times.

Declan Brady (Cavan)

Oct 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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Petrol or diesel for the Ford Mondeo?

What is your view on the Ford Mondeo diesel vs. Mondeo petrol?

Cyril Gleeson (Birdhill, Co. Tipperary)

Oct 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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Merc GLA, Audi A3, BMW 1 Series or new Golf?

I have just moved to Luxembourg for two years I am looking for a new car (it has to be new), 2.0-litre or close to it. Looking for a two-year lease deal or wondering about buying Mercedes-Benz GLA, Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf or 1 Series BMW. Relative to Ireland, which car is best value to buy?

Brendan McDonagh (Luxembourg)

Oct 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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Audi S3 or Mercedes C-Class - both cabriolets?

Hi,

Could I ask you to compare the Audi S3 Cabriolet with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet for about the same money? Both are quality cars. The Mercedes possibly more polished and stylish. The Audi has four-wheel drive, is faster and smaller.

Thank you, Philip

Philip Donegan (Ballina)

Oct 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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Is the Golf GTI Performance no more?

Has Volkswagen Ireland stopped importing the GTI Performance? I have been told by Volkswagen that production for the performance model is ceasing (but it still seems to be available to order in other markets). Wondering if this is a temporary measure to help shift the glut of R models available for sale?

Many thanks

Gary Murray (Dublin)

Jun 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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When did the Ford Mustang go on sale?

When did the Ford Mustang go on sale in Ireland? And how much does it cost?

Roy McKay (Cork)

Nov 2014 Filed under: choosing new car

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How does the RRP of new cars work?

Hi,

How does the RRP of new cars work? When I look at the Honda.ie website it says RRP for a new CR-V ES at €34,895. When I went to the dealer the price they gave is €36,945.

Can you explain this?

Thanks

Harry Conway (Cork City)

Sep 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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