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Which Volkswagen Golf will I buy?
Hey, i'm looking to change my car at the minute and am thinking of the VW Golf 1.2 as i like the look of it and it will be cheap to insure, tax and run but as myself and my wife have a baby on the way i'm worried this won't be big enough. I don't do enough mileage to justify the extra cost of a 1.6 diesel and would like to stick to a max of 1.4. Do you think i should go ahead and get the Golf or is there anything else i should consider? My budget is 20k but i don't want a car older that 2010.
Brendan Cullen (Dublin)
Sep 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
What car for €4,000?
What type car would you recommend for about €4000? I'm living in dublin but will not be used for to and from work as I cycle, but I am looking for a comfortable reliable car for trips round the country at weekends.
John Dunphy (Tallaght)
Aug 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
When is the new Hyundai Santa Fe coming?
Do you have any idea when an all-new Hyundai Santa Fe will be released and if so when Ireland will have it? I thought I saw something in The Irish Times about it being released soon.
Andrew Kelly (Limerick)
Sep 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
What does 'cost to change' mean?
Hi!
You have come highly recommended! Can you tell me please what do you mean by 'look at the cost to change'? Looking to trade in a Honda Jazz, 2005, 50k, 2 years left on NCT, against a Honda FRV diesel, 2008. Like this: http://bit.ly/n2soeA What cost to change am I looking at exactly.....(complete car ignoramus!)
Annmarie Jones (Dublin)
Aug 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
What estate car for the family and dog?
Can you recommend a family car (estate) in the €6,000-€7,000 price range? Should I be looking at the engine size to balance the extra weight of a family and dog!?
Steve Lynch (Bray)
Aug 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
What's causing my Skoda Octavia starting problems?
My 2006 Skoda Octavia 1.9 diesel takes ages to start in the morning. When it does start it runs all day without any problems. Is it injector related?
James Mcghee (Paisley )
Aug 2011 Filed under: fault
What value is my 2006 Ford C-Max?
I'm looking for valuation on a 2006 Ford Focus C-Max with 87k car is in excellent condition and full service history - looking to trade up to a Peugeot 5008
Annemarie Lawlor (Dublin)
Aug 2011 Filed under: used car values
What car to buy for €30,000 - €35,000
Hello, I am in the market for a new or second hand car with a budget of €30,000 at a push €35,000. What car would you recommend in terms of price, reliability, maintenance cost and resale value, driving about 20,000 kilometers annual. I like the Mazda 6 sport hatchback, Audi A4 and the BMW 5 series but open to other makes. Thanks for you the advice.
Paul Kenny (Stillorgan, Co. Dublin)
Aug 2011 Filed under: choosing used car
What is the Atkinson Engine and is it any good?
What is the atkinson engine, and how does it perform compare to other engines?
John Carey (Clogheen)
Aug 2011 Filed under: hybrid
WIll I buy now to get the best deal on a Volkswagen Golf?
Hi Paddy,
I love the site and your reviews for the irishtimes. Just looking for some advice. I'm buying a new VW Golf for January delivery. First time buying a new car. I'm getting the Edition-R 1.2TSI 105bhp with some options like MFSW, privacy glass and auto lights/wipers. Have you any tips for haggling with dealers?
I've shopped around to about 5 of them and the price in Dublin is much the same - none of them would budge, cost to change for me is about €21k (though I have been offered a better trade in price outside the pale). Also, I was told that Volkswagen are holding a dealer conference in October where some changes are likely to be introduced to the range, and also that VW may increase their 5.9% finance rate - have you heard anything about this or know what kind of spec changes are coming for the Golf? Would I be better off ordering before then and getting the dealer to hold it for me?
Many Thanks, Eoin.
Eoin S (Dublin)
Aug 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
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