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I'm thinking of changing to a Skoda Octavia.

Hi,

I'm seriously considering changing to a Skoda Octavia, but I am undecided whether to get brand new or a second hand example up to three years' old. The 0% APR finance offer is obviously very tempting on a new car, but I'm just wondering if you think there's value in the second hand market? How does the Octavia's depreciation rate compare in the first two years with two to five years?

I'm also a bit puzzled by the different specifications that have been available since 2013. Can you give any clarity on this? It looks like in 2013 they were offering Ambition, Exclusive and Elegance, but it's now Active, Ambition and Style. Which ones were/are the better equipped models?

Thanks.

Gerry Connolly (Skerries, Dublin)

Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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Price difference from Auris Terra to Luna?

What price difference is there between the new Toyota Auris Terra and Auris Aura?

Olive Mc Carthy (Cork)

Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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What's the top automatic Renault Kadjar?

What will the top of the range automatic Renault Kadjar cost?

John Robertson (Abbeyleix )

Aug 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

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BMW X3 or Mitsubishi Outlander?

Hello,

I am very interested in buying a diesel 2.0-litre automatic SUV. The two I'm most interested in are the BMW X3 2016 model xDrive and the Mitsubishi Outlander 2016 model. I know the BMW would be faster because it has the higher power output and probably would be better to drive. The thing is though the Outlander has the eight-year warranty and is a lot less expensive. I would wait until the new version of the X3 comes out if I decided to go with that so I probably would have to wait until next year to get one of those. Do you think it would be worth the wait or should I go for the Outlander?

Thanks.

Mary Walsh (Limerick)

Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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Jeep Renegade or Honda HR-V?

Which is better value for money, has the best mpg, reliability and low running costs: A Jeep Renegade or a Honda HR-V? I don't need an off reader or four-wheel drive, but I do live in a rural location up a high boreen and would need the SUV to be able to get me through icy or snowy conditions should they arise.

Thank you

Aryelle

Aryelle Anders (Wicklow)

Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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Which new crossover/SUV to go for?

Hi,

Can you advise on crossovers/mini-SUVs available on the Irish market please?

(A) most economical?

(B) Standard spec vs high spec (including leather seats, parking sensors, cruise control etc)?

(C) Warranty period vs reliability (current driving Kia pro_cee'd nearing end of problem-free seven-year/150k km warranty)

Many thanks,

Adrienne Redmond

Adrienne Redmond (New Ross)

Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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Is this offer on a new Audi A4 worth going for?

Hi,

I am the owner of July 2011 Audi A4 2.0 TDI SE with 39,000 kilometres on the clock and metallic paint. The car is in pristine condition and has been regularly serviced at the local Audi dealership. On a trade in my local Audi dealer is requesting €25,000 in part payment for a new Audi A4 2.0 TDI SE with metallic paint. I should be grateful if you would advise me should I accept the offer?

Regards Martin

Martin Moran (Kiltimagh)

Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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Should I trade in against a new Hyundai?

I have a 2002 Ford Focus Estate diesel with high mileage, but running well. I am wondering whether I would get a better deal by trading in or going as a cash buyer against a Hyundai i30 diesel hatchback or should I get the cash price from dealer and only then offer my trade in?

Tom Costigan (Cratloe)

Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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What's the Skoda Roomster like?

Could you tell me if the Skoda Roomster is a good car to buy? I would like to buy a car that's off the ground, cheap to tax and insurance.

Thanks

Rose Watson (Cappoquin)

Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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Nissan Pulsar or Toyota Corolla?

How would you rate the Nissan Pulsar against the Toyota Corolla and what are their prices new?

Joe Naughton (Limerick)

Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing new car

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