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Thinking of down-sizing to a Suzuki SX4.
Thinking of downsizing to a second hand Suzuki SX4. Any thoughts on fuel consumption/reliability or other things to look out for? Looking at a 2008-2010 model.
Thanks, Tom
Tom Tyner (Cork)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
What will I replce my Renault Scenic with?
Saw a Ford Fusion for sale. It's on for €2,995. Don't know much about this car. I drive a 2004 Renault Scenic. Had a lot of problems and have to get rid of it. My budget is about €2,500. I would go for another Scenc as I'm used to them, but everyone tells me no. I need some advice as I need an MPV, but know nothing about cars. It's a nightmare for me. But I need to move fast.
Please help
Elaine Harris (Clarehall , Dublin 13)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Which auto for a low mileage driver?
I do 3,200km per year.
Any comment on the type of vehicle I should look for? Must be automatic and nearly new.
Stan Quinn (Dublin)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the 2.0-litre Opel Astra any good?
Is the Opel Astra 2.0-litre CDTi auto a good car?
Gerard Cluskey (Drogheda)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Audi TT first gen: buy or not?
Audi TT 2000-2006: to buy or not to buy?
Jevgenij Dovzik (Annagassan)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the Mercedes-Benz M-Class a good buy?
I'm a retired driver with full no claims insurance bonus. I'm looking for a reliable, comfortable and high end car or SUV with about 100,000 miles on the clock plus room for golf clubs and a folding trolley in the boot. I like SUVs because I'm finding it increasingly difficult to get out of cars that are lower on the road (have an older E -Class Merc at the moment). A car that would still look well in about five years' time appeals to me. Can you please advise if a 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML 280 would be a good buy?
David Rafferty (Malahide)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Diesel Focus or petrol Golf? Help!
I'm looking at a 2014 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel Titanium or a 2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.2 turbo petrol. What should I buy? I don't do a lot of miles, just drive around town. So confused.
Catriona Kelly (Wexford)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Can you help my buy my first car?
I am in the market to buy my first car. I have looked at a 2007 Volkswagen Polo for €5,500 with 80,000 miles; a 2009 Renault Clio with 50,000 miles for €5,500; and a 2007 Opel Corsa with 110,000 miles for €4,500 (all 1.2). It is important to purchase a car that will help to keep my insurance and maintenance costs low.
Any advice on these cars or others that I should consider would be greatly appreciated. Is the best method of purchasing through a dealership?
Niamh, Limerick
Niamh McCrann (Limerick)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I go for a Saab 9-3 estate?
I am looking at a second hand Saab 9-3 Ttid estate from 2011. Should I be worried by the fact that Saabs are no longer in production for parts etc?
Richard Gelletlie (Wicklow)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
I'm looking at a 2014 Skoda Rapid.
Hi,
I'm looking at a 2014 Skoda Rapid. I don't see many of them around so unsure what to do about it.
Aisling Breen (Wicklow)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
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