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Toyota Corolla or Volkswagen Polo?
Have two cars in mind to buy at the moment: a 1.4 2004 Toyota Corolla Terra or a 2007 1.2 Volkswagen Polo. I travel mostly around town with the odd motorway journey. Looking for the best combo of cheap tax and insurance and performance. The Polo will cost approx €800 more to buy.
Eoin Andrews (Tipperary)
Aug 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Older S-Class or newer Mercedes E-Class Estate?
2008 Mercedes S 320 or 2011 E 250 Estate? Both in great condition. I am undecided between the two. In terms of reliability and running costs, what do you think?
Aidan Mackey (Blarney)
Aug 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Would you recommend a 2010 Renault Mégane?
I am looking at a 2010 Renault Mégane 1.5 dCi 85 three-door hatchback with approx 80,000 miles on the clock. Would you recommend this car? If so, how much should I be paying for it?
David Tuohy (Wexford)
Jul 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
How do you rate the Volvo S80?
Thinking of buying a 2008 Volvo S80 2.0 petrol flexifuel; how do you rate the S80?
Dave Hoey
Jul 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
I have a budget of €3,600 and I need a car that can fit three seats in the back.
Hi, I have a budget of €3,600 and I need a car that can fit three seats in the back, two booster and one baby. I don't want to go above a 1.5-litre engine size. Any advice?. I've seen a Renault Scenic, but have been advised against ever buying one; it's tough as it's in my budget and has the room I need!
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Grainne Murphy (Dublib)
Jul 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Lexus IS 220d Sport: tell me more!
2008 Lexus IS 220d Sport: tell me more.
Dave Hoey
Jul 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the 1.4-litre Volkswagen Golf under-powered?
Should I buy a 2006-2007 Volkswagen Golf with the 1.4 petrol engine? I heard that the engine is too small for this car, which gives high fuel consumption and car is not powerful enough, is that true?
Eitvydas Sedys (Cork)
Jul 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Help me choose the right Golf GTI!
I am thinking about changing the car at the moment. Currently have a 2008 mk V Golf GTI and was thinking of upgrading to a mk VI, probably around 2011/2012 reg. Thing is, would I be better waiting a year and picking up one of the mk VII models that came out late last year instead? And also, new GTI instead of new GTD for driving enjoyment?
Simon MacMahon (Dublin)
Jul 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I buy a 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
Is a 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 200 Kompressor with 83,000 miles on the clock ok to buy ?
Brian Soughley (Dublin)
Jul 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
What modern automatic hatch do you recommend?
I will soon need to replace my 2010 Opel Corsa 1.2 SE with a nearly-new similarly economic car but with better acceleration, up to tax band C. I need a five-door hatchback, automatic gearbox, air conditioning and cruise control. What do you recommend?
Tony Cheesman (Southampton)
Jun 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
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