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Looking at a 2003-2009 Toyota Avensis.
Hi there, I was thinking of buying a 2009 Toyota Avensis diesel hatchback with 67k miles from the UK. It is the old 2003-2009 shape. Has satnav, don't see any reversing sensors, full Toyota service history. Are they a good car or would you say 2009 version is better?
Thanks,
Walter
Walter Johnston (Ratoath)
Apr 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Is a 2009 Kia Rio auto a good idea?
Is it a good idea to buy a 2009 Kia Rio automatic? It is NCT'ed until April 2017. I am a little worried about the parts availability and the cost involved after the purchase. May I know what is your opinion?
Ram N (Dublin)
Mar 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Volkswagen Passat CC or Volvo S60?
Hi,
I am considering two cars at the moment: 1) 2011 Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0-litre diesel (140hp) with 62,000 miles, €18,950; 2) 2011 Volvo S60 D3-R 2.0-litre diesel (163hp) with 41,500 miles, cost €17,950. Which would you consider the best car in terms of reliability, fun driving, value and resale value? The Passat has a slightly better trim (brown leather heated seats, satnav...), but I liked the extra power of the Volvo!
Thanks
Barry
Barry Gilbert (Dublin)
Mar 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Thinking of upgrading to a newer Audi Q5.
Hi,
How much is a 141 Audi Q5 SE 2.0 TDI 150hp with sunroof and satnav and 31,000km on clock worth? Thinking of upgrading to a 151 Q5. What would you recommend?
Kind regards,
Martina
Martina Kerins (Cork)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Which folding hardtop convertible to go for?
I'm looking at hardtop convertibles and have narrowed my choice to a BMW 3 Series post-2007 or a Volvo C70. Then saw a 2001 SC430 Lexus - what's your opinion as regards tax/running/repair costs if I'm not a rich kid? Well-old kid really!
Liz
Liz Mitchell Mannion (Galway)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the Citroen C5 a good buy?
Hi, I was wondering would a 2008 Citroen C5 1.6 diesel be a good buy.
Noel Kenny (Westmeath)
Mar 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
What's the Ford Galaxy 1.6 TDCi like?
What is the 2012 Ford Galaxy Zetec 1.6 TDCi like? Is the engine strong enough?
Gerry
Gerry Lee (Sligo)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Do early Ford Kas rust?
True or false that the pre-2010 Ford Ka's metal is very prone to rusting?
Catherine Dalton (Dublin)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Recommend a small car for up to €5,000.
Could you recommend 1.0-litre cars for between €3,000 and €5,000 not doing a great deal of miles. I don't mind going up on cc if wise.
Thank you very much.
Frank Sweargen (Tramore)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Audi A6 Avant or Volkswagen Passat Estate?
Hi there,
I am currently looking at buying either a Volkswagen Passat Comfortline Estate 2.0 TDI (2013) or an Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI (2013). The price difference is around €8k/€9k. Which is the better buy all round?
Thanks
Patrick Malone (Dublin)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
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