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Which French MPV should I go for?

Which is the better car, a Renault Grand Scenic 3 or a Citroen Grand Picasso? I have a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe petrol and looking for one of these cars. I have €10,000 cash to add!

James Brady (Clonsilla)

Sep 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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What's the best starter car for €3,000?

I'm looking to buy my first car and have around €3,000 to spend. I would estimate that I would travel about 12,000 miles a year. Would you be able to give me any advice on what car to buy, taking into account things like insurance (I'm 22), running costs etc? Any advice would be great!

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Andrew Quigley (Dundalk)

Sep 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Are there different types of Subaru Justy?

What is the difference between a 'twin cam' and an ordinary Subaru Justy? I am thinking of buying a 2009 model in Waterford, but I think the private seller is asking way too much. I missed one from a SIMI dealer a few days ago - same year and mileage (only 18,000 miles) - which was sold for €5,950 - supposedly not a twin cam.

I would appreciate any information you can provide on this type of vehicle.

John Hurley (Waterford)

Sep 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Is the Suzuki Ignis a good heavy duty car?

Is the Suzuki Ignis a good heavy duty car?

May Qas (Waterford)

Sep 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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I'd like an SUV with loads of space and low emissions please!

Hi, is there such thing as a spacious SUV with low CO2 emmissions from 2010/2011? I have been looking at the Lexus RX 450h - any advice?

Caroline O' Farrell (Galway)

Sep 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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What's the Ford S-Max like?

Which Ford S-Max is the best value for money and has the best features when it comes to comparing tax,insurance and year?

Ian Ridpath (Dublin)

Sep 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Volkswagen Passat or Ford Mondeo?

Volkswagen Passat or Ford Mondeo? I am trying to decide whether to buy a 2011 Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.6 CL or a 2010 Ford Mondeo Titanium 2.0 TDCi. Both have similar mileage in the region of 35,000. I am looking for a familiy car with reliability, fuel efficency and good resale.

Martina Phelan (Kilkenny)

Sep 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Can you advise me on buying a Toyota Corolla?

Hi, would you mind giving me some advice/warning re purchasing a 2007 Toyota Corolla 1.4 diesel saloon? It's a new model with 170,000km on the clock and it's advertised for sale at €8,000.

John O'connell (Corofin)

Sep 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Are the Chevrolet Nubira or Lacetti good cars?

Are the Chevrolet Nubira or Lacetti 1.4 good cars to buy?

Niall Lynch (Tullamore)

Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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I have €1,000 to buy my first commuting car. Help!

Can you recommend a good first car for me? €1,000 budget, 24, male, living in Galway and will be commuting to Dublin monthly.

Mike O'Rourke (Galway)

Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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