Audi A1 - new car time ?

NathWraith · 21 Sep 2011 at 15:53

paradigm said:
As I said, I feel that the A1 is definitely overpriced, but there is no denying that it's far better.

Then again, I feel that the Polo, Ibiza and Fabia are also overpriced.

I think the VW and Audi are overpriced, the Ibiza is priced near enough to competition but the Skoda's are pretty competative.

Although I always saw the cars like this:

Skoda - sensible family man purchase
Ibiza - Younger "sportier" purchase
VW - Subtle "reliable" purchase
Audi - Upper class, premium purchase

Well thats my take on it

I think it's all horse for courses tbh. They give you one platform in a lot of different flavours which can't be a bad thing tbh.

Firestar_3x · 21 Sep 2011 at 15:57

I know it's not in the same league as the A1 in terms of build quality but if he must buy a small car i'd be VERY tempted by a new shape pre reg Fiesta, should do everything he needs and it's a smart looking car.

Snow-Munki · 21 Sep 2011 at 15:59

thanks for all the suggestions... still undecided though !

melchy · 21 Sep 2011 at 16:01

Berger said:
DS3 Racing or Clio 200?

Not if you want a reasonable turning circle

Matt82 · 21 Sep 2011 at 16:13

is 250+miles a week, in an A1 (which i think look like invalid carriages) would be a good idea? i cant imagine theyre the best for high mileages.

Berger · 21 Sep 2011 at 16:14

melchy said:
Not if you want a reasonable turning circle

Turning circles are over-rated.

I have the car that has the largest turning circle ever when turning right. French eh.

BombayMix · 21 Sep 2011 at 16:14

Brand new Focus. They park themselves!!

NathWraith · 21 Sep 2011 at 16:31

BombayMix said:
Brand new Focus. They park themselves!!

LOL this, the new yaris aswell!

Lashout_UK · 21 Sep 2011 at 16:36

It does indeed!

Good car, too

Princey · 21 Sep 2011 at 16:43

Something like that on a Focus is stunning! I'm very impressed how far modern family cars have come.

Firestar_3x · 21 Sep 2011 at 16:44

Princey said:
Something like that on a Focus is stunning! I'm very impressed how far modern family cars have come.

But it comes at a cost, the new Focus can be eye-wateringly expensive for a run of the mill non premium hatch.

Princey · 21 Sep 2011 at 16:46

It'll make a nice second hand buy though, although most people that buy these kind of cars don't include any options what so ever.

Snow-Munki · 21 Sep 2011 at 16:46

lol ok I'm not going to spend £20k or whatever on a brand new Focus !

2009 Golf seems the most sensible choice it seems, at about £8k - £10k ?

Tinders · 21 Sep 2011 at 17:18

These self parking systems, whilst flashy, dont really self park if you want to get into a tight spot. You normally need a very big gap for them to work.I'd prefer just a camera on the rear.