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Should I get a MINI to replace my Golf?
I'm on the hunt for a new car. Have been driving a Volkswagen Golf GT TDI 1.8-litre for the last five years and unfortunately was involved in a car accident and it has been written off.
I'm now looking for a car that will hold its value well, my budget is absolutely max of €8,000, looking for a slightly smaller engine as want to keep the road tax to a minimum (road tax on the Golf was a whopping €190 per quarter!) and I commute from Rush to Citywest so also looking for something that is good on fuel consumption. I'm currently looking at MINIs, Golfs and Ford Mondeos and other Fords. I think I'm particularly interested in purchasing a MINI as they seem to get very good reviews.
Any advice? Thanks
Erin Evans (Rush)
Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
How would you rate the 2003 MINI Cooper?
How would you rate the 2003 MINI Cooper? What are the watch-outs if buying one? What fuel comsumption can one expect from this car? Do they hold their value?
Brian Holmes (Dublin)
Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Help me choose the right Volkswagen Passat
Hi, was just wondering could anybody help me. I am looking to buy a Volkswagen Passat, but don't know too much about cars. I am looking to buy a 2003 or 2004 Passat, but what kind of engine is better? The likes of a 100hp or 130hp? Which would be better on fuel? And which would be better: a five- or six-speed gearbox?
Sean Ryan (Laoise)
Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What do you think about the Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI?
Can you give me as much information as possible in relation to a Volkswagen Passat Highline Monaco 1.9 TDI saloon?
Roisin Crowe (Ennis)
Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the 1.4 TSI Passat engine reliable?
Would like to have a professional opinion of the reliability of the Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI. Is the 1.4 engine too small for the body of the car?
Paul Burduhos (Dublin)
Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I swap my Golf for a Toyota Aygo or Auris?
I'm driving a 2004 Volkswagen Golf Comfortline 1.4 petrol. I want to either get a new smaller car (e.g. Toyota Aygo petrol 1.0-litre) or a diesel Auris (e.g. 2008). Which would be cheaper to run as everything has got more expensive and my journeys not as long and frequent, plus I travel alone mostly. Which would be cheaper to run?
Breda Whelton (Leap)
Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I buy an Alfa Romeo Giulietta
I am thinking of buying a 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4; how reliable is this car?
Imelda Doyle (Trim)
Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What MPV should I upgrade to from an Avensis?
What car should I upgrade my 2001 D4-D Toyota Avensis to? I was looking at a Renault Scenic 1.5 dCi: are they reliable?
Jean Gordon (Easkey)
Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
I'm looking for a 1.6-litre diesel hatchback.
I'm looking for a 1.6-litre diesel hatchback, any good suggestions? Was thinking of maybe a 2008/2009 Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf.
Morgan Kelly (Loughrea)
Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What saloon car to go for with up to €4,000?
Can you advise on what is the best buy (in terms of reliability and economy) in the €3,500 - €4,000 price range? I am interested in a saloon car.
Thank you
Anne
Anne O'Connor (Kerry)
Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
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