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What to look out for on diesel Astra Estate?
Opel Astra Estate 1.7 or 1.3? With 90,000 plus mile. What to look out for? I will change the turbo just in case with an Opel part as I do all my own servicing so labour cost not a problem.
Gerry Cluskey (Drogheda/louth)
Dec 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the Renault Megane 1.5 diesel a good car?
Is the Renault Megane 1.5 diesel a good car?
They seem to be cheaper than other similar makes. The version I'm looking at is a 2010 model.
Colm Nagle.
Colm Nagle (Kerry Ireland )
Dec 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
How best to upgrade to a newer car?
Hi, I am thinking of changing my 2006 Nissan Navara in the next nine months. I was thinking of upgrading to 2011/12 Volkswagen Passat or Ford Mondeo and my budget is about €12,000. The problem is I don't know how to sell my own car. It's seen far better days and the engine isn't in great condition either. Most dealers are offering €3,500 or less and I tried cash4cars and they're not interested. I am hoping to get four grand plus for it but don't have the time to sell it privately. I really don't know what to do with my Navara and was wondering if you would know?
Many thanks, Denis
Mike Connolly (Wicklow Town )
Nov 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Which high-up SUV to go for?
Guys,
I am interested in buying a second hand SUV with a similar elevation to the Land Rover Freelander, but I am finding most SUVs are closer to saloon car height. Do you have any recommendations for SUVs similar to the Freelander?
Does it make more sense at this stage to wait until January when there will be a more plentiful supply and if so where is best place to get a short term rental for a couple of months?
Thanks
Conor Dowd (Enniskerry)
Nov 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
What's the Toyota Avensis 1.6 Liftback like?
What's the Toyota Avensis 1.6 Aura Liftback like in general?
Dhanya Nair (Dublin)
Oct 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Which big 4x4 to go for with €9,000 budget?
I am thinking of buying a second hand four-wheel drive. Something like a Range Rover, Land Rover, Volkswagen Touareg or similiar. I only have €9,000 to spend therefore will be looking at anything from 2003 to 2006. Most have about 120,000 miles or more. I am worried I might end up in a whole load of pain buying something that old. Any suggestions?
I know there are the old reliables like the Kia Soretno and Hyundai Sante Fe, but I am afraid they are a little bland for me.
Michael Butler (Lucan)
Sep 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
What should I check on a Volkswagen Passat?
Hello,
I'm buying a 2011 Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.6 BlueMotion with 60k miles on it. What should I check on the car? And should I insist on a timing belt replacement?
Thanks for any advice
Roger Nagle (Cork)
Oct 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Any advice on family estate cars?
Any advice on family estate cars? Around a €12k budget, covering about 15,000km per year. Anything to particularity avoid?
Jim O'Neill (Carlow)
Sep 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Hyundai i40 or Skoda Octavia?
Hi,
I have a 131 Hyundai i30 Estate 1.4 diesel that has been reliable, good for bringing family and luggage in etc. I do about 15-20,000km p.a. Fuel economy has been alright if not as good as I expected, as maybe slightly underpowered sometimes and I have to accelerate it more than I'd like. It's a good car, but has always been poor for road noise even with tyre changes.
I am looking to change now to something a bit bigger, either a 151 1.6 diesel Skoda Octavia hatchback or a 142 Hyundai i40 saloon 1.7 diesel, mid-spec levels. I haven't really looked at specific examples of either yet. I only intend to keep the newer car until maybe 2018/19 and both above choices give me a good level of warranty cover until then.
Which do you think would be the better buy? Safety, more quiet on the move and decent handling (as my main everyday route is quite a twisty hilly road) are important to me.
Thanks
Mick, Gorey
Mick Walsh (Gorey)
Aug 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Citroen C5, Mazda6 or SEAT Exeo diesel?
Which would be the best buy, all 2009: Citroen C5 diesel, Mazda6 diesel or SEAT Exeo diesel?
John Byrne (Wexford)
Sep 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
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