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What to replace my SEAT Ateca with?
Hi guys,
I'd like your advice please on what to change my SEAT Ateca for or stick like for like (it's a lovely drive).
I live in north Donegal so very windy roads but now spend three out of four weeks in Louth caring for my father who's had a stroke, So wheelchair and Zimmer frame space is needed. I already have heated front seats in mine, that's a must, plus I mind my grandnephew and there's a new baby on the way so it needs to be easy to fit a car seat also.
Because Donegal is so hilly I need a good bit of power. I was thinking automatic for the longer drives but honestly don't mind manual. I'm also used to diesel, I'd like rear parking assistance, Bluetooth, anti-collision detection if possible.
So many to choose from my brain is addled, I've a 172 Ateca at the moment so want to go 2021+ and my maximum budget is €16,000 plus whatever I get for my car as a trade-in.
Any advice would be great thank you
Lorraine Rath (Gweedore)
Mar 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I replace my Mazda with a Mercedes CLA?
Looking at a 2019 Mercedes CLA 1.3 petrol with low mileage to replace a 2016 Mazda6 Platinum 2.2 diesel (150hp).
Is it a good buy?
Richard
Mar 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
What will I replace my Kia Rio with?
Hi,
I have a budget of about €7,000. I've been driving a 2009 Kia Rio for five years. I like how it handles, but I'd like a higher seating position and more clearance underneath because I live very rurally.
Things that matter to me: handling on curves and in bad weather, comfortable ride, fuel efficiency, ideally fold flat rear seats as I occasionally like to do DIY. Not too noisy (wind and road).
I do love to drive, and a bit of horsepower wouldn't go awry! But once it isn't crawling uphill, the other factors are more important. I rarely have passengers. Not concerned whether it's petrol or diesel, once it's manual.
Appreciate your advice!
Mary Alagna
Mar 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I buy a diesel Hyundai Tucson?
I was thinking of buying a 2023 Hyundai Tucson 1.6 diesel, but I have been warned from many people to avoid it as there are too many faults with them. Is this true and if so, can you suggest something like the Tucson that might be a better fit?
Michael Molloy
Mar 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
I need a bigger boot for a budget of €20,000...
Hi,
I recently had a change of job, so I need a vehicle with more boot space. I currently drive a 182 Ford Focus. I do over 20,000km a year. I was wondering what vehicle, be it an estate or MPV/SUV you would recommend I look at for a budget of around €20,000?
Thanks
Gary
Mar 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
What to buy instead of a Lexus ES300?
I'm looking for a car similar to the Lexus ES300 but not a hybrid. The comfort and reliability are amazing, but it lacks the speed I'm looking for.
Louise (Uk )
Mar 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Which seven-seater to replace our Tucson?
What make of seven-seater would you recommend as a good family car? Need to be able to take three baby seats, needs to be automatic, hybrid and have a good-sized boot. We have a 2022 Hyundai Tucson and the Santa Fe might be an option. Preferably no older than 2021.
Thanks
Mary Higgins (Dublin)
Feb 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Which used diesel SUV to replace my Qashqai?
Hello,
I have €30,000 (no trade in), looking for some advice please. I have had two Nissan Qashqais and really liked them but now they don't come in diesel after March 2021. So, I am trying to decide on an SUV roughly that size, diesel, automatic, 2022/2023. I’m not completely stuck on automatic.
It’s mind blowing trying to figure out which to go for.
Any advice much appreciated.
Ger (Leitrim )
Feb 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Belt or chain in a 2007 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI?
Hello,
I’m thinking of buying a 2007 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro model. Has it a timing belt or a timing chain?
Martin (Ystad)
Feb 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
Newer BMW 520d or older with lower mileage?
Should I purchase a 2013 BMW 520d with the ‘N47’ engine with 115,000 miles on the clock or a 2014 520d with 147,000 miles but the newer ‘B47’ engine?
Paul OConnor (Carlow)
Feb 2025 Filed under: choosing used car
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