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Can I afford an Audi A5 or BMW 4 Series?
I currently drive a BMW 318d automatic. Got it the first day of the 162 reg. It has 82,000km (60/40 motorway/good regional roads) and I'm feeling the itch to change. However, I don't want to buy a new car again with the mileage that I do. Sore lesson learned. So maybe a 171 reg would work. I plan on keeping the next car I get for three years. Hoping that changing will only cost €10-12k. I like the idea of an Audi A5 or a 4 Series. But I think they might be a bit of a stretch unless I look to the UK. What else could I look at?
Anthony T (Carlow)
Sep 2018 Filed under: choosing used car
Looking for a small used diesel car...
I'm looking for a small diesel car like a Corsa or Fiesta with a budget of about €3,000 and between 2000 and 2005 - any suggestions?
David Murphy (Dublin)
Sep 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
Best used car 2009-2012 for running costs, etc?
What's the most reliable family car from 2009-2012 considering running costs, taxes and maintenance costs?
Gustavo Scalet (Dublin)
Sep 2018 Filed under: choosing used car
Looking for a Honda Civic Type-S.
Is there any difference other that number of doors between a Honda Civic Type-S and the normal one? I'm talking about 2008 model. If looking for one of those, what should I be aware of? I'm interested in the 2.2 diesel.
Another question is, what is your view on a fuel and air energiser (activator)?
Martin Semeniuk
Nov 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
I'm about to buy a 2008 Toyota RAV4...
Hi,
I am about to purchase a 2008 Toyota RAV4 1.8 petrol. What should I be aware of?
Paulina Ogarek
Nov 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the Ford C-Max a wise investment?
Thinking of changing my 2010 Ford Focus Style 1.6 TDCi hatchback for a 2012/2013 Ford Focus hatchback of similar engine size. Or maybe a Ford Focus C-Max of similar age. Any advice on what would be best? Wondering about selling on the C-Max in a few years - is there much demand for them with the wide variety of SUV/crossover vehicles available now?
Fiona O'Rourke (Cork )
Aug 2018 Filed under: choosing used car
Ford Focus, Opel Astra or Hyundai i30?
I intend to replace my car soon with something more powerful than my 1.0-litre Corsa. I've been looking mostly at an Opel Astra, Ford Focus, or Hyundai i30, and my budget is up to €10,000. Would there be an obvious standout to buy in those three, or any major issues with them? Also, I cover about 650km/week between commuting and life, 90 per cent of which is on good regional roads. Would you have a recommendation either way on whether to choose a petrol or diesel engine?
Thanks
Colm McGrath (Kildare)
Aug 2018 Filed under: choosing used car
Which first car with €2,000 to spend?
Looking for my first car with €2,000 to spend. Looking for something small like the Renault Clio, Opel Corsa, Nissan Micra etc. Any advice? Also what year/mileage should I expect for this price?
Thanks
Emma H (Dublin)
Dec 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
Where to buy a left-hand-drive car?
Hi there, I was just wondering where is the best place to buy a left-hand drive in Ireland?
Joan
Joan McDermott (Dublin)
Aug 2018 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the Honda Accord Euro R any good?
Hi, is the Honda Accord Euro R any good?
Declan Condon (Foynes/co Limericl)
Dec 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
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