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Nissan Qashqai or Hyundai Tucson?
1.5-litre diesel 2008 Nissan Qashqai or 2.0-litre diesel Hyundai Tuscon?
Eva Nash (Tallaght)
Feb 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
Mazda3, Opel Astra, Renault Megane or Hyundai i30?
Hi, I'm changing to a mid-size car and looking at 2010/11, looking at Mazda3, Opel Astra, Renault Megane and Hyundai i30. Importance is safety, reliability and as much space as possible, also any midsize car that has some height in the driver's seat.
Eva Brady (Westport Co. Mayo)
Feb 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
Looking to change to a Skoda Octavia. Thoughts?
Hi,
I'm going to change my car this year to a Skoda Octavia 08/09 model, but I was wondering if you could recommend any other reliable lower end road tax and economical diesel family cars. Been driving 2002 Volkswagen Passat for last 10 years.
Aisling Mc Bride
Feb 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
MINI One or Volvo C30?
I don't drive a lot and am trying to decide between a Volvo C30 1.8 petrol and a MINI One 1.6 petrol. The Volvo has been heavily discounted, but the annual tax is €750 vs €514 for the MINI. I've read that the Volvo is heavier on fuel costs and servicing vs the MINI. My heart would probably opt for the MINI for its looks alone, but the small size concerns me and I wonder how well it handles. I took it for a test drive, but it's hard to tell on such a short drive.
Declan O'Mahony (Dublin)
Feb 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
Opel Insignia, Volkswagen Passat or Ford Mondeo?
Any advice please, Ford Mondeo Zetec with 60k on the clock; or Opel Insignia Sport with 80k; or Volkswagen Passat Comfortline with 120k - all 2011 diesels. Which would be best buy?
Mossy Prenderville
Feb 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
Can you help me choose a second hand Toyota Yaris?
Hi, I'm looking for a second hand Toyota Yaris; am I better to stretch my budget to a 2006 mdoel or if I find an 04 or 05 with low mileage would it be just as good (saving me much needed cash)? Also, what kind of things should I be looking out for on inspection? Is there any maintenance needed with timing chain or the like that I should be asking about before I buy?
A load of questions I know, I would appreciate any advice you can give me.
Thanks!
Aoife Smyth
Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
Is this Fiat Punto a good buy?
I'm looking at a 2006 Fiat Punto with 110,000 miles on the clock. It has a small ding in the rear door and I'm told needs a new top mounting shocks on the left hand side. He will do the timing belt for me if I agree to buy, it's been regularly serviced. It's €1,900. Does this seem like a good buy or should I steer clear?
Nat Lucas
Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
What's your opinion of the Opel Insignia?
Hi there.
What your opinion of the Opel Insignia? What kind of common weaknesses does it have? And what parts need to be changed regularly? For example I have B5 Volkswagen Passat. From my experience I can say that suspension (independent) is not good for Irish roads therefore it's a weakness of this car. But engine is good - never had troubles (200,000 miles).
Thanks in advance
Roman R (Dublin)
Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
Ford C-Max or Honda Civic?
Living in a rural area with bad roads, which car would be most suited for lady driver: Ford Focus diesel (131 plate) or 2012 Honda Civic petrol?
Rosarie Tiernan (Westport)
Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
Volkswagen Golf or Skoda Octavia?
I am looking at upgrading my car to a one or two-year-old Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Highline or a Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Elegance. There is as you know a price difference, but which would be the better buy? Should I look at something else?
Des Wynne (Dundalk)
Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
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