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What do you think of the new Mazda3?

What do you think of the new sporty Mazda3? I have a budget of €30k. What would you recommend new that would have enough boot space for golf clubs and comes with strong accessories like a roof rack or boot rack for carrying a racing bike?

Anthony Dowd (Cork)

May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car

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Buying a Lexus from a non-Lexus dealer

I have ordered a Lexus executive IS 220d for my wife from a Toyota dealer due to them having the best price in the area.

Is this a good car in the class and price bracket of €36,800? Are there any pitfalls to ordering from a non-Lexus dealer in terms of extra free kit or back up before I hand over the cheque? Delivery is in late June. No deposit has been paid yet. A factory sunroof is being fitted for an extra €1,150.

Pat Cashman (Cork)

May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car

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What car to buy with €30,000?

I have about €30k to spend on a car. I am retired and will consider a diesel as I will be doing some farming and some clerical work requiring travel. What car would you recommend?

Tony Kelly (Feakle)

May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car

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Peugeot 5008 or Ford S-MAX?

I'm in the market for a seven-seater and considering either the Peugeot 5008 or Ford S-MAX. Was thinking of new Peugeot or second-hand S-MAX (based on old prices), but finding new S-MAX prices are confusing. Any thoughts of one over the other?

Karl Langan (Malahide)

May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car

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Is the new Honda Insight any good?

What's your opinion of the Honda Insight?

Ruth Quinn (Ennis)

May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car

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Bluemotion Golf worth buying?

Have you any information on the latest VW economy car Bluemotion. Is it as good as an ordinary Golf or better?

Joe McConville McConville (Wexford)

May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car

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Have you any Peugeot reviews?

Have you any Peugeot reviews?

Jimmy O'grady (Tipperary)

May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car

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Which Passat has better performance?

Which of the 2007 VW Passats has the best performance, the 1.6 petrol or the 1.9 diesel?

Stephen Scott (Dublin)

May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car

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How much is my Passat worth?

Can you put a trade-in value on a 2006 VW Passat FSI Highline 1.6L against either a new or 2009 C-Class Mercedes? The VW has 57,000km on the clock and is in excellent condition.

Liam Doyle (Dublin)

May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car

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Should I change from petrol to diesel?

My father drives a 2008 1.8-litre petrol Mazda6. He drives on average 10,000km per year. He is considering trading his car for a new 1.9- or 2.0-litre TDI - Audi A4 or VW Golf/Jetta.

He is also considering doing a trade for a 2004/2005 BMW 320d. In your opinion is it worth while for him to change his car to a diesel and what diesel cars would you recommend?

Damien Smith (Newmarket-on-Fergus)

May 2010 Filed under: choosing new car

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