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What economical family car should I trade up to?
I am looking to trade in a 2008 Citroen C4 Coupé (three-door) for a more economical family car with at least four doors, low road tax and I have a tight budget. I need either a saloon or estate and have approx €6,000 to spend with my car - any recommendations?
Catherine Walsh
Apr 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What's the best MPV for under €8,000?
What is the best MPV available for under €8,000? It can be either a five-seater (C-Max) or the full seven-seater. My priorities are reliability and fuel economy.
Thanks.
James Behan (Dublin)
May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Can you help me find a economical car for under €7,000?
I am looking for an economical used car for under €7,000. I do about 15,000 miles per year with a 40km round trip daily commute in city traffic so fuel economy is important - I am thinking diesel. I have two kids under seven so need space for those (although I have considered a roof box for them - imagine the peace!!!). In seriousness though safety is a factor - boot space not so important. Don't want to go over a 1.6-litre; what should I be looking at? Please help...
Lisa Crowe (Dublin)
Apr 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Which 1.4-litre car for €1,200?
What's the best car I could buy for €1,200? Around 1.4-litre.
Paul Knowd
Apr 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Can I rely on the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport?
Any common problems with Mitsubishi's 2005 Pajero Sport? I need it for trailer work.
Stephanie Bray (Navan)
Apr 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What do you think about a high-mileage Audi A4?
What are your thoughts on an Audi A4 2.0 TDI with relatively high mileage (100,000 give or take)? 2008 onwards would only be considered due to lower tax. Anything to look for other than full service history?
Shane Sheridan (Dublin)
Apr 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Can you recommend an MPV for up to €18,000?
Changing to a seven seater soon. Could you assess the merits of the Nissan Qashqai+2, Toyota Corolla Verso, Opel Zafira and Volkswagen Touran? Fourth child on the way so will need to use an extra seat regularly. Budget of €15,000 to €18,000 maximum.
Yvonne Curran (Kilkenny)
Apr 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
What seven-seater to go for with €10,000?
Guys, my brother is looking to buy a seven-seater to lug his (many) kids about. Could you advise on the best out there? Budget is only €10k though. If it could deliver on boot space too that'd be a plus, but seven seats may eat into that. Reliability a big thing too (no unexpected bills in a recession if possible!).
Thanks in advance.
Barry Delaney (Dublin)
Apr 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Can you help me chose a small convertible?
Which small convertible should I go for? I have a budget of up to €13,000 and would like a stylish car for a change from my 2005 Toyota Yaris. I do little mileage and would hope to buy something I will love for a number of years. I have been looking out for a Volkswagen Eos 1.4 with leather interior but these are not that easy to find. I have also looked at the Peugeot 207 CC 1.6 but am open to all suggestions.
Thanking you.
Cathy Johnson (Dublin)
Apr 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Which family car is a good replacement for my Vectra?
What would the best car be to buy when doing about 35,000km per year? I've a 2006 Opel Vectra to trade in with about €16,000 to spend. There's 114,500km on the clock. It has to carry one child and two adults. Thanks in advance.
Catherine Anne Fahey (Tipperary)
Apr 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
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