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Should I buy at an auction?
I am a 24-year-old man looking for my first car. I am looking for something of medium size, medium to small engine and a solid car. I was just wondering is it a good idea to go to car auctions or are they a bit of a gamble. Or what could you recommend with a budget of a maximum of €4k?
John Doheny (Kilkenny)
Jan 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
What small car will I buy?
I'm in serious need of advice! I'm hoping to buy my own car (have full driver's licence and have insurance on home car). My first major dilemma is whether to get petrol or diesel.
I'm living in Dublin and will be commuting to work roughly about 30 mins away with M50. I would be travelling back to "home home" (about every second/third weekend) and that journey would be roughly six hours in total.
My second dilemma is what car to get. I want a good car but also for it to be reasonably small. I'm thinking Volkswagen Polo/SEAT Ibiza/Opel Corsa/Fiat Grande Punto - quite broad I know. My budget would be around €8,000 or €9,000.
Jane Flatley (Dublin)
Jan 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
Which car to replace my beloved Saab?
Hi
I'm looking to replace our '99 Saab 9-3, which has been a great car - now with 206,000 miles on the clock. I'm looking for a safe, reliable family car - four- or five-door - with low tax. I'm contemplating 2008 models to reduce tax - we're currently paying €634. I'm looking at Skoda Octavia, Volvo S40, Volkswagen Passat, Saab 9-3 and Toyota Avensis. I want manual and probably diesel. Which would you advise or are there others to consider?
Peadar O'Callaghan (Donegal )
Jan 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
Which estates have seven seats?
Can you recommend any estate car (not SUV or MPV) that can seat seven?
Paul Stack (Co Kildare)
Dec 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
Which mid-size SUV for €20,000?
What would you recommend in terms of a mid-size 4X4/SUV? Diesel is the preferred option with a sensible tax band a major consideration as well as decent fuel economy. I have circa €20,000 to spend on straight cash deal.
Maurice Hannon (Galway)
Dec 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I buy a Fiat Croma?
I spend half the year in Ireland, half in the USA. I am being offered a low-mileage fully serviced 2007 Fiat Croma 2.4 turbodiesel for €9,000 with a full service history and the owner says they never had a problem, but there aren't many about (why?). Do you think it's a good deal for me as a 12,000 mile p.a. driver?
Henry Gibson (Oyster Cove, NY And Callan,, KK.)
Nov 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I buy an Alfa Brera?
Hey Paddy,
One of the lads in the office has a pal that's looking at this Alfa Brera.
What do you reckon?
Runner or not?
Gavan O'Brien (Kildare)
Nov 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
Is the newer diesel Astra quicker than the old petrol one?
Hi guys,
I am thinking of changing my 2002 petrol Opel Astra 1.4 for a 2008 diesel 1.3 Astra. What is the difference in engine power, overtaking etc?
Thanks
Patrick Meskill (Clonmel)
Nov 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
Should I buy now or wait until the New Year?
Hi guys,
Is there any point in changing my car this side of Christmas? I am going from a 2006 Opel Vectra to a 2008 Mazda6.
Thanks Mick
Michael Mulvey (Ashbourne)
Oct 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
I need a bigger car, but I have a small budget.
Hi,
I have a 2005 three-door Mitsubishi Colt and need a bigger car: I have a three-year old and baby on the way... Don't have much cash (€1,000 max); what sort of car could I get with my car as a trade in? I have looked at Mitsubishi Spacestar and Mercedes-Benz A-Class. I want a reliable car and want to keep engine size down to save on tax and insurance.. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Also, have you any ideas of anyone who would pay cash for my car? Tried all the cash-for-cars places and got no answers.
Thanks
Sarah Morgan (Dublin)
Oct 2010 Filed under: choosing used car
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