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What's the Nissan Patrol like?
Hi, I am considering purchasing a 2004 Nissan GR Patrol passenger vehicle privately. It has 110,000 miles (177,000km) on the clock and I am getting bad reports on this type of vehicle regarding overheating and cyclinder head problems etc, but at the same time I'm aware that it is the vehicle of choice with United Nations and Irish Army etc, although I do see the Irish Army has changed to Mitsubishi Pajeros. What do you think?
Derek Noonan (Kildare)
Nov 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
What should I look for on a 2009 Audi A3?
I am thinking of buying a 2009 Audi A3, which is a UK or NI import with 93,000 miles (about 150,000km) on the clock. Are there any specific questions I should be asking the salesman? When should the timing belt/chain be changed?
Fergus Capper (Dublin)
Nov 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
Help me choose my BMW or Audi!
I'm looking to spend up to €8,000 on car. I'm torn between the Audi A4 TDI S line (2005 and up), E90 BMW 320d (2005 and up) and the E46 BMW 320Cd (2004 -2006). Wondering what the pros and cons of all three cars are and which would be the best choice. Or would those models in petrol be better again?
Sean Pidgeon (Dublin)
Oct 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
What do you think of this Ford Fiesta?
I've found a 2002 Ford Fiesta with 87,000 kilometres on the clock. It's a 1.2-litre engine, timing belt done, looks and drives great, it's from a garage and well looked after. It has a Donegal registration, but came from Scotland at some stage. The car will be used as a second car to do light driving. I would be grateful for your expert opinion.
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David Foran (Dingle)
Oct 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
What's the 2008 Kia Sorento like?
I am interested in a 2008 Kia Sorento. I have been told by a mechanic he would never buy a Kia or Hyundai as they are substandard and Japanese cars are way better. We are aware it has a big engine (which we don't need to be honest), but we can't find a car we both like for approximately €10k and this seems to be the compromise position. Have you a view on the Kia Sorento, as all my online research has made me quite positive about it, but the mechanic I was speaking to is worrying me? We are down to one car so prompt response appreciated.
Sinead Oboyle (Dublin)
Oct 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
Land Rover Discovery or Volvo XC90?
Is the 2005 Land Rover Discovery a good car? Does it give problems? Is it better than say the Volvo XC90?
Joseph Jabilia (Dublin)
Sep 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
What's the sportiest car my €3,000 will buy?
What is the best "male" car to be bought for 3000 Euro?
Bilal Durrani (Dublin)
Aug 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
Can you suggest questions to ask a used car dealer?
Good afternoon,
When buying a used car from a dealer what kind of questions should be asked?
Paddy Corcoran (Dublin)
Aug 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the Land Rover Discovery a better car than the Ford Galaxy?
Would I be silly trading an a 2011 Ford Galaxy Titanium X for 2010 Land Rover Discovery?
Catherine Connolly (Galway)
Aug 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
Manual or automatic Mercedes C-Class?
I am thinking of purchasing a Mercedes-Benz C 180 with the 1.8 petrol engine around 2006-2007. Do I go manual or automatic? What is fuel consumtion like? Are there any problems I should be aware of?
Christopher Perrin (Dublin / Ireland)
Jul 2012 Filed under: choosing used car
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