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What's the going rate for a 2007 BMW 5 Series?

What's the going rate for a 2007 BMW 5 Series auto with average mileage?

Ed Nolan ( Dublin )

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How much is a 2006 Ford Focus Estate worth?

2006 Ford Focus 1.4 Estate - 165,000km. How much should I expect to pay for this?

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How much is my 2004 Ford Focus worth?

How much could I get for my 2004 Ford Focus 1.4-litre? It's metallic grey in colour, had nice alloys and only 60,000 miles on the clock. It's a good looking car and drives well.

Nial Comerford (Dublin)

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How much can I expect to get for my 1998 BMW 520i?

How much can I expect to get for my 1998 BMW 520i, Biarritz metallic blue , leather upholstery, alloy wheels, BMW 6CD changer, 106k miles, new tyres, very clean, passed NCT Feb 2013, 29mpg.

Patrick Rice (Greystones)

Jun 2013 Filed under: used car values

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What is the value of my 2007 Ford Focus?

What is my 2007 Ford Focus worth with 156,000km on the clock? Timing belt just done, three new tyres, front wheel bearing right-hand side done, thinking of trading in or selling private.

Pat Haran (Athboy )

Jun 2013 Filed under: used car values

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Is €5,900 good value for this Mercedes C-Class?

I am considering purchasing a 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class diesel with leather and 69,000 miles on the clock. It has a new NCT and comes with service history. Price €5,900. Is it good value?

John Clancy (Waterford)

Jun 2013 Filed under: used car values

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Is this Touran good value and likely to be reliable?

2008 Volkswagen Touran with DSG for €8,500: is it good value and is it reliable?

Peter Evans (Castlemaine)

Jun 2013 Filed under: used car values

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Trade-in or private sale for my old Civic?

Should I trade in a 1996 Honda Civic or would it be better to sell privately?

Dee Foley (Dublin)

Apr 2013 Filed under: used car values

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Should I trade in my Impreza for a Mazda RX-8?

I have a 2003 Subaru Impreza 1.6 petrol saloon 4wd with approx 170,000 miles on the clock and an NCT until next March. I am looking around at the moment at other cars, and the Mazda RX-8 is taking my fancy. Just wondering would I be able to cut a deal with a dealer to sell my Impreza, whether it would be worth anything to me?

David Tuohy (Wexford)

Apr 2013 Filed under: used car values

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What is the value of my Nissan Almera?

What is the value of my vehicle? I have a 2007 Nissan Almera 1.5 SXE, gold metallic, alloy wheels, NCT 2015, tax Nov 2013, 155,000km, good condition. Any ideas?

Davina O'Dwyer (Clonskeagh, Dublin 14)

Apr 2013 Filed under: used car values

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