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Petrol or diesel for a new Volkswagen Golf?
I am hoping to buy a new Volkswagen Golf, but I am not sure which of the three engines below to select:
1 - petrol 1.2 (110hp)
2 - petrol 1.4 (150hp)
3 - diesel 1.6 (110hp)
I am originally from Kerry, but living in Dublin. I cycle to work every day, so I would only use the car to go to the shops, the gym or meet friends during the week or the weekends. I go home to Kerry at least once or twice a month and I also go to Cork every now and then as I have family down there. So pretty much every second or third weekend I am on the motorway. Dublin - Kerry - Dublin is around 600km, and Dublin - Cork - Dublin is around 530km.
Would love your advice.
Bryan Walsh (Tralee)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
Should we go for a new Kia Sportage?
I was wondering if it would be a wise move to trade in our old Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 1.8 petrol for the brand new Kia Sportage 1.7 diesel. I was very impressed by the high spec model in the showroom.
Mary Bruton (Dublin)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing new car
Do I pay UK VAT when importing a car?
If I am buying a car in the UK to bring to Ireland (taking it through VRT on entry) do I still have to pay the UK VAT on the price of the car?
Molly Green (Co Louth)
Feb 2016 Filed under: importing
Is there a club in Ireland for classic BMWs?
What club or association is there in Ireland for owners of classic BMW cars, and I mean vehicles 30 or more years old? Four years ago I met a chap in Mondello [at Mondello Live Sunday] who claimed to be a club for such people, and I do mean he, on his own, not a group. I have forgotten or lost his name but have not seen or heard of him or any events being held since.
Sean McGiollapadraig (An Chill, Condae Portlairge.)
Feb 2016 Filed under: classic cars
How much to trade in my Ford C-Max?
Hi,
I have a 2007 Ford C-Max with 90,000 miles on the clock. Wondering what would I get to trade it in?
Thanks a mill
Brian
Brian Barry (Limerick)
Jan 2016 Filed under: used car values
What's the difference between these Qashqais?
What's the difference between a Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi XE and 1.5 dCi XE E6?
Mick Dillon (Kilkenny)
Feb 2016 Filed under: diesel
I am looking for an automatic four-door.
I am looking for an automatic four-door, not too old, in the South Dublin area.
Stan Quinn (Dublin)
Feb 2016 Filed under: automatic
Audi TT first gen: buy or not?
Audi TT 2000-2006: to buy or not to buy?
Jevgenij Dovzik (Annagassan)
Feb 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Which large MPV to go for?
Hi, I'm looking for a seven-seater with a large boot. We have been looking at the Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life, but don't know too much about them except they seem to fit our needs and price range (3/4 years old). Am I missing any other people carriers because I've been focusing on boot space?
Libby Rice (Kilkenny)
Feb 2016 Filed under: family car
Is the Mercedes-Benz M-Class a good buy?
I'm a retired driver with full no claims insurance bonus. I'm looking for a reliable, comfortable and high end car or SUV with about 100,000 miles on the clock plus room for golf clubs and a folding trolley in the boot. I like SUVs because I'm finding it increasingly difficult to get out of cars that are lower on the road (have an older E -Class Merc at the moment). A car that would still look well in about five years' time appeals to me. Can you please advise if a 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML 280 would be a good buy?
David Rafferty (Malahide)
Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
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