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How good is the Renault Kangoo passenger model?

How good is the Renault Kangoo passenger model?

Pat Murphy (Cork)

Jul 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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Are the Skoda Yeti and SEAT Toledo reliable?

How reliable are the Skoda Yeti 1.6 diesel and SEAT Toledo diesel (new model)?

Jack O Connor (Killarney)

Jul 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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What diesel car will I trade in my Mazda3 for?

I'd like to trade in my 2007 Mazda3 1.6 petrol and change to a diesel engine. Fuel economy and lower tax would be important as I cover around 360 miles a week mostly motorway driving. I'd like a roomier car in the back for two children and a bigger boot. Was thinking of a diesel car or SUV. What would my Mazda3 be worth on trade-in?

Alanna Mangan (Newbridge)

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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Can the 2.1-litre engine handle the Mercedes M-Class?

Is the 2.2 diesel engine powerful enough for Mercedes-Benz M-Class?

Tony Gallagher

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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Would a new SEAT Ibiza suit my needs?

Will be doing about 400km a week for work and looking for a car that's safe, reliable and inexpensive to run. Is it worth getting a new car? Thinking of the SEAT Ibiza 1.2-litre diesel with 0% finance and the three years' servicing. Is this a good option? Thanks

Roisin Nee

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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Is the Opel Insignia a good car?

Is the Opel Insignia a good car?

Eddie O Connor (Cork)

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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Why is the Opel Mokka so slow coming into Ireland?

Why is the Opel Mokka so slow coming into Ireland?

Noreen O'Connor (Boyle)

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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Which is the best diesel engine in the Opel Astra?

Opel Astra 1.3-1.7 diesel engines: which is the best one?

John Delaney (Mountmellick)

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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What is the best-selling car in Ireland?

What is the best-selling car in Ireland?

Carl Delaney (Galway)

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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Audi Q5, BMW X3 or Range Rover Evoque?

I'm thinking of buying a mid-sized SUV and have narrowed my choice down to a BMW X3, Audi Q5 and the Range Rover Evoque. The Range Rover has the pedigree, but to be honest, I'm not going to do serious off-roading, I just want to cope with difficult weather conditions that sometimes crop up down the country and drive on the odd muddy track. Also, I understand the mpg figures quoted for the Evoque are a bit optimistic and to be honest, I can't but feel that the Evoque looks a bit girly!

The BMW ticks a lot of boxes, but seems a bit dated. I'm leaning to the Q5; it looks the part, has a decent engine, recent upgrade and seems to be a good all-rounder. Can you give any advice on choosing between the three? Also, I'm thinking of going automatic and again I was wondering if you had any advice in that department?

Martin Moroney (Dublin)

May 2013 Filed under: choosing new car

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