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Is the Kia pro_cee'd reliable?

Is the Kia pro_cee'd a reliable car to buy from new?

Liam Kearney (Limerick)

Jan 2011 Filed under: choosing new car

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Which would you choose? Renault Fluence or Mazda3?

Which is better: Renault Fluence or the new Mazda3?

Hany Saied

Dec 2010 Filed under: choosing new car

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I'm thinking of a Ford Kuga, what are my other options?

I need advice regarding what to buy new that is comfy and has the option of four-wheel drive. Some say go for the Ford Kuga. What do you reckon?

Fergal Reidy (Celbridge)

Dec 2010 Filed under: choosing new car

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Should I get the Santa Fe with fog lights?

I am looking at the new 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe in the "Classic" spec but am worried that this spec does not come with front fog lights as standard and I am told that these cannot be retro fitted after purchase. 

I cover around 40k km per year and need to know if this will be a issue in the winter especially?

Noel Slater (Limerick)

Nov 2010 Filed under: choosing new car

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Hyundai ix35 or Skoda Yeti?

Hyundai ix35 1.7-litre diesel or Skoda Yeti 1.6 GreenLine? Your opinion please?

Noel Clarke (Drogheda)

Noel Clarke (Drogheda)

Nov 2010 Filed under: choosing new car

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Can the Opel Insignia compare to the Ford Mondeo?

I was considering a new Mondeo, but Ford is only putting the 163hp 2.0 diesel in the Titanium Spec at about €34k, where as an Opel Insignia has a 160hp 2.0 diesel available at about €30k. However, I have heard the 130hp Insignia is more drivable.

Any comment?

Michael Morrissey (Kilkenny)

Nov 2010 Filed under: choosing new car

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How does the 1.4 TSI DSG Golf perform?

How does the 1.4 TSI DSG auto perform in the new Golf? And what are the economy figures? Thinking of buying one next year.

Eoin S (Dublin)

Nov 2010 Filed under: choosing new car

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What is the trade in value of 2001 BMW 320Ci against new Golf?

What would be the likely trade in value of a silver 2001 BMW 320Ci (85k miles) with extras (sports leather seats, climate control, HK sound system etc) for a new Golf 1.4 TSI? Would I be lucky to get €3,000?

Eoin S (Dublin)

Nov 2010 Filed under: choosing new car

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How does the 1.4 TSI Volkswagen Passat perform?

Hi guys,

What is the story with the 1.4 Volkswagen Passats TSI? I know it has 120hp but is it suitable for such a big car? 

Are they economical? Can they overtake without labouring??

I am still shopping around myself and have just come across these, they seem good value, I do about 12,000 kilometres per year.

Any information is welcome.

Thanks Mick

Michael Mulvey (Ashbourne)

Oct 2010 Filed under: choosing new car

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A new estate with a diesel engine and four-wheel drive?

I want to buy a new station wagon with a diesel engine, automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. There seem to be very few options, e.g the Volvo XC70, which is too expensive. Can you recommend any alternatives?

Pat Norris (Clonakilty)

Oct 2010 Filed under: choosing new car

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