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Hyundai i30 or Opel Astra?

Hello, I am looking for a small economical car to run and tax; I was looking at the Opel Astra CDTi Elite 1.3 diesel or Hyundai i30 1.3 diesel. I would be looking to buy 2008 versions of either. Which car in your opinion is better, or have any other suggestions?

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Peter Ryan (Carrick On Shannon)

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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We have €3,500 plus an 01 Clio to sell or trade in.

Hey, just looking for advice for buying a used car. I'm looking to get something for a new family (expecting in four months). We have €3,500 plus an 2001 Clio to sell or trade in. Needs to be 1.4 or 1.6 and would prefer something 2005 upwards. We're not picky just confused on what to get so any advice would be much appreciated.

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Aidan Ryan (Lucan)

May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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How reliable are Chevrolet Lacettis?

How reliable are Chevrolet Lacettis? Or Kalos, or just Chevrolets in general please? Torn between those and a Nissan Almera/Mitsubishi Lancer, but want the most reliable. All advice welcomed. Thanks

Patrick Sweeney (Dublin)

May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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How good and reliable is the Ssangyong Rexton?

How good and how reliable is the Ssangyong Rexton? I'm looking at a 2005-2007 models. And do they give much trouble?

Ronnie Carr (Limerick)

Jun 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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What are the common problems with the Fiat Multipla?

What are the common problems with the Fiat Multipla? I'm looking to buy an MPV and can get a Fiat Multipla at a good price. What are the common issues/problems with this car that I should look out for and does Fiat still have the bad name that it used to have? Basically should I avoid?

Thanks, Philip

Philip Byrne (Dublin)

May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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How economical, safe and efficient is the Nissan Note?

How economical, safe and efficient is the 2008 Nissan Note petrol manual? Thinking of buying one.

Rachel Barry (Dublin)

May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Is 120,000 miles too much for a small car?

A SEAT Arosa with 120,000 miles is for sale and my question is, is it too much mileage for a 999cc car?

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(The car is a 2004 model)

Evan Kennedy (Limerick)

May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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What's the Hyundai ix35 like?

Hi,

I am thinking of buying a 2010 Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDi. Are they reliable?

Thanks,

Gerry

Gerry Mc Carthy (Bandon)

May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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What changed about the Honda CR-V in 2002?

Re Honda CR-V 2000 - 2003: was there a model upgrade in that period? Anything I should look out for?

Dan Devane (Tralee)

May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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How economical and reliable is the 2009 Honda Civic?

Just wondering how reliable and enjoyable to own a 2009 Honda Civic 1.4 would be. Have driven Mazdas, Toyotas and a Ford Focus - any comparisons?

Eamonn Connolly (Naas)

May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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