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Does an SUV suit my family needs?
Can you recommend a good used family SUV that won't break the bank and has good fuel economy and emissions? Main requirements are: it's spacious enough to fit two adults and three small kids comfortably, plus has lots of storage space for camping gear, buggies etc; cheap to run; readily available second-hand (2008 and later). I'm not planning any off-road trips so four-wheel drive isn't too important, neither is an automatic transmission, climate control or other such luxuries.
Eoin Cleary
May 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Can you help me choose what to do about my car situation?
Hi, I am currently driving a 2000 Toyota Yaris that has only just hit the 100k mileage mark (mainly clocked up in last three years). Still has a bit of life left in it with a bit of work, but I have been looking to change. I've done some test drives and have my eye on a Peugeot 307 1.4 diesel circa 2011, as the Volkswagen Golf was a bit out of my price range (< €10k) and I travel quite a bit for work.
Circumstances have changed though and I no longer have such a long commute to work so wondering should I invest and hang on to the old 'lady' a while longer, go for a different model/make (2008-2010), which would reduce cost, or can you recommend/suggest anything that would give me value for money, that's reliable and economically sound?
Bit of a tall order maybe but any advice would be great.
Thanks in advance, N
Nicky Dunne (Dublin)
May 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
I'm thinking of buying a Mazda RX-8; what do you think?
I'm thinking of buying a 2004 Mazda RX-8; what do you think?
Anthony Mullally (Waterford)
May 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Peugeot 407: what do you reckon?
I'm thinking of buying a 2006 Peugeot 407. What do you reckon?
Kieran O'Connell (Celbridge)
May 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I go for the Renault Scenic with €3,000 to spend?
Hi, I am looking to buy a Renault Scenic with around €3k of budget. Getting vehicles of mostly 2005 and 2006 with around 100k to 130k on the odometer for this price range. Please advise if I can go with it.
Aparesh Chatterjee (Dublin)
May 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
What's your opinion on the Suzuki Grand Vitara diesel?
What's your opinion on the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara diesel 1.9?
Des Keane (Dublin)
May 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
I'm thinking of buying a 2011 Saab 9-5
I have been thinking about buying a 2011 Saab 9-5, which seem to have some great specs - any thoughts/reviews/comments ? I am wondering how easy is it to get parts in the future.
Aidan from Cork
Aidan Mackey (Blarney)
May 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
What's the old SsangYong seven-seater like?
Looking for some feedback on a 2008 SsangYong seven-seater: 1.9 diesel, automatic.
Thanks
Darrell Tipper (Blessington)
May 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Ford Focus 1.4 or Volkswagen Passat 1.6?
Hi there, we are looking to buy either a 2003 Ford Focus, with 144,000 miles or 2002 Volkswagen Passat at 119,000 miles. Both cars are petrol except the Passat is a 1.6-litre and the Ford a 1.4-litre. We are looking for the most economical and long lasting car.
Thanks
Siobhan Gavin (Athlone)
May 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
Volkswagen Polo or Toyota Yaris?
2005 Volkswagen Polo or Toyota Yaris for a retired lady? How much and which one?
Joy Lennon (Kildare)
May 2014 Filed under: choosing used car
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