With kids having their own cars and moving out it is time to replace the family saloon with something smaller. Only planning to keep for 2-3 years (will be doing 20k/year motorway miles during that period) hence looking for a small coupe that can do +50mpg and is easy on the eye. Any other suggestions?
Peugeot RCZ or VW Scirocco or ...
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Caporegime
For 20k motorway miles a year I'd want something more comfortable.
Soldato
Diesel TT?
Didn't like the looks of it and it's reputation (hairdresser's car
) but could be an option.With the miles I will be doing it will depreciate very quickly so would only consider if it's <£10k
Soldato
Scirocco has a horrible driving position imo, not a good option for a long drive
In what way?
Soldato
Never got comfy in it, always felt I was sat too high even on the lowest. My father who owned an R got rid after a year as he had the same issue.
Have you thought about a 1 series? 120D?
Soldato
Small coupe and +50mpg - unfortunately your requirements are text book hairdresser. Audi even tainted their sporty coupe with a Diesel version for customers just like yourself.Didn't like the looks of it and it's reputation (hairdresser's car
Caporegime
Didn't like the looks of it and it's reputation (hairdresser's car
And you like the looks of the RCZ which is basically a TT with boobs for a roof?
Both cars are small inside and have quite cramped driving positions. From memory the headroom in the scirroco was terrible. I found the golf surprisingly to be far more comfortable despite so many components being shared.
Soldato
My old dear had a RCZ for a couple of years... Plenty of space in the front but not ideal if anyone plans to come along for the ride in the rear seats... Styling was alright, like mentioned above, bit like a TT with boobs.... She never had any issues and loved the way it drove...
Was about to post the same...first time I saw an RCZ on motorway from a distance, thought it was a TT until I got closer.
Soldato
I've only driven a TT 225 - but the front had loads of space. Nothing in the back - but I'm 6.2 and didn't feel at all cramped. It was a very comfortable drive.
The doors were very long, felt about a foot wide and there wasn't much to hold onto - which made getting in and out in tight spaces a bit awkward.
Small coupe and +50mpg - unfortunately your requirements are text book hairdresser. Audi even tainted their sporty coupe with a Diesel version for customers just like yourself.
Funny how the Sciroco doesn't carry the same reputation
Indeed no problem with front space even if you are over 6ft. Just need to test drive them on the motorway and see which one is more comfortable and insulated from noise (engine/tyre/wind)