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I have €4,000 to buy my first car...
Hi,
I'm a student from Dublin looking to buy my first car. Budget is small, around €4,000. Obviously a small engine will be cheaper insurance-wise and grand for driving in Dublin, but I would be driving to Ennis and back once or twice a month (500km ish). Is a 1.0-litre too small,? Should iIlook for something bigger?
Mark Boyle
Dec 2020 Filed under: choosing used car
Thoughts on 2014 diesel Ford Kuga?
I’m thinking of buying a 2014 2.0-litre diesel Ford Kuga with 80,000 miles on the clock: what are the pit falls?
Jim
Jim Willett (Chelmsford)
Nov 2020 Filed under: choosing used car
Thoughts on this Volvo V60 deal?
Hi there,
I have a 2014 Volvo v60 R-Design D3 with 124,555 miles on the clock and I've seen an ex-demo Volvo V60 R-Design D3. I got talking to the sales man and here is what he emailed me:
"Hi Pauric,
As promised, see below figures for demo model V60 R-Design. This car is €7k less compared to new so a very good saving and no mileage on the car. Retail price €46,500. Trade Nov 2020 €12,250. Cost before settlement €34,250. Settlement €9,871.91, valid until 30.11.20 with €4,400 down payment."
Is this a deal if a lifetime? Or should I walk away?
Pauric Mc Ginley (Killybegs)
Nov 2020 Filed under: choosing used car
Where to find a used LR Defender?
Where will I find a used Land Rover Defender to buy?
Margaret Mooney (London)
Nov 2020 Filed under: choosing used car
Thoughts on petrol Nissan X-Trail?
Hi,
I am planning to buy a Nissan X-Trail, after 2014 model. What do you think about petrol 1.6? I run around 5,000km per year, not driving daily.
NITTIN MATHEW (MAYNOOTH)
Sep 2020 Filed under: choosing used car
Planning to buy a 2007 Audi A4...
Planning to buy a 2007 Audi A4 TD SE 1,968cc CVT for £3,995. Is it good value? What does 'TYS SE' stand for?
Thank you
Moy Arguelles (Crawley)
Aug 2020 Filed under: choosing used car
Thoughts on 151 Nissan Qashqai?
I am thinking about buying a 2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.2-litre petrol with 50,000km on the clock. What do you think?
JAMES LORCCAN (SHANNON)
Jul 2020 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the 2015-2016 Peugeot 2008 ok?
I am interested in buying a 2015-2016 Peugeot 2008 petrol automatic; is this a good buy?
Mary ODonovan (Trim)
Jun 2020 Filed under: choosing used car
Toyota Avensis or Mazda CX-5?
I am driving approx 52k yearly in a 1.6-litre diesel 161 VW Passat with 125,000km on the clock. Thinking of changing to a 171 Mazda CX-5 2.2 with 62,000km or a 161 Toyota Avensis 2.0-litre with 98,000km. Which is the better option or is there another I should be looking at?
Mags
Mags Smith (CARRICK-ON-SHANNON)
Jun 2020 Filed under: choosing used car
What to buy with up to €12,000 to spend?
Looking for model recommendations for a used car. My requirements: automatic, cruise control, air conditioning, 1.6-2.0-litre, €10,000-12,000 available.
David Murphy (Dundalk)
Jun 2020 Filed under: choosing used car
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