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Which of these E-Class Mercs do I go for?

Hi guys, if you had a choice of a 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 220 CDI automatic Avantgarde with 37,000 miles on the clock or the same model from 2010 with 87,000 miles on the clock for same money which would you choose? I could probably get a 2009 BMW 520d manual for the same money...

Jim Cotter (Limerick)

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Is this Kia Carnival a good buy?

Would I have trouble with a 2007 Kia Carnival 2.9 diesel with 80,000km on the clock? When does the timing belt need replacing and are they reliable? Priced at €6,950 - is this fair?

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Dorothy Byrne (Dublin)

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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With a budget of €6,000 is the Mazda3 a good choice?

Hi,

I have a budget of €6,000 and am looking at picking up a reliable saloon that has good boot space. I am looking at a 2006 Mazda3, but need some advice as to whether this is a good buy or not and what else I should be looking at. Most of my driving is in Dublin with the occasional trip to Mayo. Should I be looking at petrol or diesel? I don't really want to go above 1.7-litre as the tax will just be too much for me.

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Joe Harbourne (Dublin)

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Will I buy a Toyota Prius?

Hi, I'm interested in a Toyota Prius T3 Hybrid 1.5 , from 2008, 41k mileage, one owner, selling for €8,950. Is that ok to buy? Thanks!

John Liu (Dublin)

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Anything to worry about in the Peugeot 207 CC?

Are there any problems with the 2007 Peugeot 207 CC cabriolet 1.6 diesel? Any reason there are so few in Ireland?

Eamonn Connolly (Naas)

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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I'm thinking of buying a Porsche 944

Hi, I'm looking at a 1985 Porsche 944 S1; it has 77,000 miles on the clock. What should I be looking out for? Thanks

Ruairi Mc Carthy (Mullagh Co Cavan)

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Is the Fiat Doblo a good buy?

Is the Fiat Doblo with 1.3 MultiJet diesel a good buy? The car offered is a 2009 model with only 9,000km on the clock. She looks like new and is a five-seater with high roof.

Siegfried Fuhrmann (New Ross)

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Would it make sense to buy an old model petrol Kia Sportage?

Would it make sense to buy an old model 2010 Kia Sportage 2.0-litre petrol with less than 20,000 kilometres on the clock? Asking price is €13,000. What kind of mpg should I expect (most of my driving is out of town)?

Patrick Glen (Dublin)

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Help me buy a BMW 8 Series

Hi there, I am looking at a BMW 8 Series 4.4-litre with 206,000km on the clock and three owners. It's a UK car with no duty paid. How much is it worth and what should I be on the look out for?

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Liam Tully (Dublin)

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Is the Volkswagen Eos reliable (and expensive!)?

Is the Volkswagen Eos reliable and too expensive?

Julia McCARTHY (DUBLIN)

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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