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When are the new Santa Fe and Outlander arriving?
When are the new Hyundai Santa Fe and Mitsubishi Outlander due to go on sale?
Damien Dunne (Dublin)
Aug 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
Which small car will have the best resale value?
Hi,
We're looking at changing my wife's car for something smaller as our daughter is learning to drive. The car is a 2002 Volvo S60 (2.0T petrol, tax €600) and from talking to dealers will be hard to sell privately or get over €2k trade-in.
We were thinking of going for a Skoda Combi (1.2T petrol, €105 tax), but are concerned with resale value. Other smaller cars (e.g. Ford Fiesta, VW Polo) are more expensive, offer less kit and space, but might have better resale values in five years. Any thoughts of suggestions on what to do, or go for?
Pat Rowan (Dublin)
Aug 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
When is the new Honda Civic on sale?
I have owned Honda Civics for the last 19 years and at present I am on my second 1.8 saloon.
I am considering buying a new car in the new year (2011), but I am wary as the present model was introduced in January 2006. Do you know when this car is due for a revamp?
Noel Clarke (Drogheda)
Aug 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
2009 BMW 535d or 2011 520d?
Would you buy a 2008-09 BMW 535d or a new 2011 520d? As you can see my budget is about €45k. I have been used to plenty of power in the past!
Paul
Paul Byrne (Drogheda)
Jun 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
New BMW 520d or Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
Tell me all about Mercedes-Benz E-Class saloon and new BMW 520d. Which would you buy next January?
Fergal Reidy (Celbridge)
Jun 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
When is the Chevrolet Cruze coming to Ireland?
When will the Chevrolet Cruze be available in Ireland?
Noel Oconnell (Dunmanway)
Jun 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
What do you think of the Skoda Octavia 1.6 diesel?
What is your opinion of the new Skoda Octavia 1.6 diesel?
P Bruton (Killarney)
Jun 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
Which diesel automatic compact SUV to buy?
What do you think of the new Toyota RAV4 4x4 2.2 D automatic compared to BMW X1 D auto, Hyundai ix35 4X4 D auto, Kia Sportage 4X4 D auto or the Nissan Qashqai 4x4 D Auto?
Eamon Horan (Cork)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
What will I replace my Corolla with for high mileage?
I'm driving a 2002 Toyota Corolla hatchback and I am thinking of changing it.
My budget is €25,000 + the trade in value. I do about 18,000 miles a year. Should I go for petrol or diesel? Also any suggestions (new or second-hand) on what car to go for?
Anthony Murphy (Tulla)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
Volkswagen Golf or SEAT Leon?
I am replacing a 2005 Ford Focus. In all that I have driven I find the Volkswagen Golf comes closest.
I have yet to try the SEAT Leon. How do you compare them? There are so many different styles and prices in both that it is confusing.
I want a post-2008 diesel, and a comfortable seat is a must! There is a new SEAT Leon 1.9-litre Sport Limited Edition 105hp diesel, Tax Band B, reduced by €2,000 to €19,900 or a new Golf 1.6 TDI diesel 105hp for €21,200. Is there much difference in running costs between a 1.6-litre and 1.9-litre?
Angela Osullivan (Wicklow)
May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car
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