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BMW 530d or 520d?

Hi,

Thinking of buying a 07/08 BMW 530d M Sport with 60,000 approx. miles. Have been given all negative reasons why I should not buy a 530d over a 520d. Too thirsty! Tax too high! Repairs very high! Whereas on blogs from UK guys are saying they would choose a 530d over a 520d anytime.

Any advice?

Aidan Richardson (Dublin)

May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Volkswagen Passat B7: yes or no?

Volkswagen Passat B7: yes or no?

Jack Murphy

May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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What's your opinion on the Citroen C5?

I am considering buying a 2010 Citroen C5 estate that comes with Bluetooth, satnav and cruise control at a price of€17k. "Friends" are saying buy an Avensis or Mondeo as they have a better resale value and are more reliable, but you do not get the same high spec as the C5 for €17k.

What's your opinion on the C5?

Zak Adam (Drogheda, Co Louth)

May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Have you a review of the Honda Civic 1.6?

Have you a review of the Honda Civic 1.6?

Gerard Marron (Limerick County)

May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Nissan Almera or Volkswagen Golf?

What is better, a 2007 Nissan Almera with very low mileage or Volkswagen Golf Comfort?

Ano Manuel (Vermouth)

May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Your views on the 2008 Peugeot 308?

Your views on a 2008 Peugot 308 diesel high-spec model?

James O' Donoghue (Limerick)

May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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SsangYong Kyron: yes or no?

SsangYong Kyron: yea or nay?

Ken Burke (Tipperary)

May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Kia Picanto or Fiat Punto for in town?

Would a Kia Picanto be better than a Fiat Punto for town driving?

Gerry Murphy (Clonmel)

May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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2007 BMW 520d or 2008 320d Coupe?

Hi,

I'm planning to purchase either a 2007 BMW 520d M Sport automatic (M47 engine) or a 2008 BMW 320d Coupe automatic (N47 engine). I've heard the N47 engine is prone to timing chain issues. Does that only occur when it reaches high mileage? Or overall is the 520d a much better car because I just need some pros and cons before I buy either one.

Sandra.

Sandra Fairbrother (Dublin)

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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What will I replace my Mazda3 with?

I'd like to replace my Mazda3 petrol 1.6 for a diesel car or SUV; what would you recommend? I'd like something with good fuel economy as I do over 360 miles a week, mostly motorway driving, and lower tax preferably. I have two young children in car seats. I'm looking for something a year or two old, but not a Golf.

Thanks

Alanna Mangan (Newbridge)

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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