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Should we go diesel or stick with petrol?
Hi guys, we're looking at upgrading my wife's car in the New Year. She currently has a 2006 1.4 Volkswagen Golf CL and we were thinking of another Golf, maybe a 2012 1.2 HL model. We live in Knocklyon and she works in Carrickmines so we're thinking, would it be worth considering diesel?
Brendan Cullen (Dublin)
Nov 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What's the 2008 Audi A4 like?
Looking at getting an Audi A4, 08/09 model, diesel. Anything in particular I should look out for?
Derry Lynch (Carrick On Shannon)
Oct 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What diesel car should I replace our Peugeot 307 with?
Hi all. My girlfriend's Peugeot 307 died a death on the dual carrigeway recently so she is looking for a diesel car around 1.4 to 1.6 with a max price of €6,000. She commutes everyday from Ballylinan in Laois to Tallaght. Any good diesel cars in that range she should be looking at?
Aidan Murphy (Dublin)
Oct 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Mazda6, Peugeot 407 or Volkswagen Passat?
I have €5,000 to €7,000 to spend on a car that'll be good for commuting 100km per day. Currently looking at 1. Mazda 6 2. Peugeot 407 3. Volkswagen Passat - all diesels. Looking for something reliable with decent spec and low running costs/insurance (I'm 24!). I've read about some issues with Mazda diesels around this price range, also unsure of Peugeot's reliability and the Passats seem to be cursed with high mileage at this price point. Any advice on these or other cars you'd recommend would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Ciaran Redmond (Dublin)
Oct 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What should I be looking out for when buying a Ford Puma?
Hello, I am thinking of buying a Ford Puma 1.4. Is there anything to check for in this model?
Niall Mc Bride (Arklow)
Oct 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Is a diesel Ford Focus a good buy?
My son wants to purchase a 2009/2010 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi. Any issues with this type of car? Is it economical? I have heard that the engine can be loud in some models. Can you suggest a good diesel engined car if the Focus is not a good buy?
David Kerin (Ennis)
Oct 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What will I replace my Nissan Qashqai with?
I am driving a Qashqai+2 (2012) and want to change some other older car to close off the finance. Looking at a car that would be cheaper for me to run with good boot space, as I only use on weekends for shopping or some travel in the country. Approximate budget is €8,000.
Vamshi Kaniganti (Dublin)
Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What do you think of the Kia Soul?
Hi there, I am thinking of buying a Kia Soul TX 1.6 diesel, the main reason being that my current Honda HRV, while a lovely car, is heavy on petrol and car tax. Can you please give me you opinion on the Kia Soul (2011)? Is it a good buy?
Many thanks,
Dympna in Galway
Dympna Brennan (Galway)
Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What's the top-spec Hyundai i40 like?
I do 50,000km per year with work but get a mileage allowance. I am looking to get a low mileage 2012 saloon for about €25k. My main criteria is a decent spec, good fuel economy but also some punch for overtaking. I currently fancy the Hyundai i40 Executive spec 115hp. Would you recommend this? What other models should I consider?
Pat Kennedy (Cork)
Oct 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I replace my Corolla with a Golf or Octavia?
I bought an 09 Toyota Corolla 1.4 petrol with 64,000km on the clock three months ago. It is still covered by the dealer's one-year warranty, is taxed until July 2014 and NCT'ed until July 2015. Since then, I have changed job and will now be commuting two hours a day on the motorway and so need to change for a diesel. Even though I'm generally the only one in the car, I prefer saloons and like a big car around me, partly for safety reasons. I also want a comfortable, hi-spec, economical car. And as I will be putting a lot of miles on it, I want something with low mileage. I am thinking a diesel Volkswagen Golf or a Skoda Octavia.
Have test driven the Ford Focus and Hyundai i30 and the interior put me off. Maybe I was driving the basic models but found them to be quite cheap in feel. I am trying to keep the total spend to about €2,000 to €4,000 with my own for trade-in.
First of all, am I on the right track in the types of cars I am looking at for what I want? Secondly, how much should I roughly be expecting to get for my own car?
Grainne Callanan (Kilkenny)
Oct 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
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