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I'm tempted by a new MPV for under €30,000.
Hi guys,
I am looking to replace my Renault Scenic automatic (06). I do about 10,000 miles a year. I know I am probably going to get a very low trade in for a car this age... Do I buy a new car and get a decent €3,000 or €3,500 trade in allowance? (If it's new it needs to be under €30,000) Or do I buy a second hand car?
Ideally I would like a seven-seater (I wouldn't rule out a five-seater just yet). If it is used I do not want anything older than 2013. the most important factor is reliability, as this next car needs to do me at least 10 years, and be very economical (in terms of fuel consumption and tax). It needs to be a manual car, too - I have an automatic at the moment, but I want to revert back to a manual transmission.
I am looking at the Ford Grand C-Max or the Toyota Verso. Which of these is more reliable? Should I be looking at anything else (not French ideally; I will not buy any other French car I think - I have owned three and had nothing but trouble)? I am also tempted to get a hybrid but for a people carrier does it even exist and what type of cost?
Thanks
Lurdes Power (Greater Dublin Area)
Jul 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
Should I trade my Focus in for a new car?
My 2005 Focus needs about €2k of work to pass an NCT and stay on the road. Through scrappage I am being offered €5k for the car, making a new car in the region of €17k, so the cost of changing to a comfy, stress free new car is effectively €15k, no NCT worries and no bills next year.
Is it worth trading up now while €5k is on the table? The Focus probably has another few years in it, but I can't see past the hassle of keeping it on the road. What are the potential pit falls of sticking with an older car, and what savings does a new car offer over an old car?
Paul Campbell (Dublin)
Jul 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
Audi A3 TDI or Toyota Auris Hybrid?
Hi,
As our family is fleeing the nest, I am hoping to buy a new or nearly new slightly smaller and economical (possibly hybrid?) car. Changing up from a 2009 Toyota Avensis 2.0-litre high-spec diesel with 98,000km on the clock. Do about 15,000km per year mostly in the city and trips to Wicklow, and odd long trip to West Cork for pleasure.
Not sure if I should go for diesel again, or hybrid. Is hybrid risky and will the residuals drop as newer technology comes onstream? Offered €6K by Audi for my Avensis (poor!) against a brand new A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI diesel (net after discounts and trade in = €25K) or €10k by Toyota against brand new 1.8 Auris Hybrid Luna (€26,225 + €575 + €180 road tax + €575 metallic paint = €16,980). Love the look of the A3 Sportback, but in my heart think Toyota is more practical for a privately run car. I am paying cash so am conscious I might have this car a while, i.e. five years.
Do you think a new car is advisable, or good demo, and also will the Audi be expensive to run?
Thanks,
Linda DJ, Dublin
Linda Dwyer Joyce (Dundrum)
Jun 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
Have you reviewed the FWD Volvo XC90?
Hi,
Have you a review on the Volvo XC90 Momentum FWD?
Thanks
John Condren (Lusk/Dublin )
Jun 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
Should I go for a new Skoda Superb Combi?
Need to upgrade from a 2008 Audi A4 saloon due to family expansion. Is the new Skoda Superb Combi a reasonable option in terms of drive quality and premium feel?
Mike
Mike Gallagher (Cork)
Apr 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
What do you think of the new Toyota RAV4?
What do you think of the new RAV4 from Toyota (the diesel) and what about alternatives?
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Martin Smythe (Roscommon )
Mar 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
Is the Giulia Quadrifoglio coming to Ireland?
Will the Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio be coming to Ireland? Also, if it is, how much are we looking at?
Simon MacMahon (Dublin)
May 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
Changing company car with €40k to spend...
Hi guys,
Just changing company car, ballpark of €40k ish to spend, but could push if needed more for correct car. Have two children and baby en route. Was thinking seven-seater, but afraid we will loose driving style and enjoyment because of this. Finally, live in country and the idea of 4x4 even in car just seems like right thing to look for, but am I just being crazy?
Any advive would be great, need to make decision this week as soon as possible to get car ordered.
Thanks
Dan
Dan Duffy (Louth)
Apr 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
Is 1.6 diesel enough for new Mercedes C-Class?
The new C-Class Mercedes has option of a 1.6 diesel engine with 115hp. Is that a little weak for a big car? What do you think?
Oliver Buckley (Bandon Co Cork)
Apr 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
What's the new automatic Tiguan like?
New Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 diesel automatic: what are they like?
Larry Loughnane (Clonmel Co Tipperary )
Apr 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
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