15k family (a bit of poke) car
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Are these decently reliable?A Superb with the same engine is a winner.
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OMG IS THAT AN UMBRELLA IN THE DOOR?
Yeah Skoda do this on most of their cars. They have quite a lot of nice additions like this including bag hooks in the boot to stop your shopping bags falling over.
What are the down sides?? If any?
You'll probably get an absolute dog of one at your budget
I have no idea, but VAG put the EA888 in everything, so it can't be that bad given that every performance VAG car has the engine?
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It's the DSG gearboxes that are paired with them that you need to keep an eye on.I have no idea, but VAG put the EA888 in everything, so it can't be that bad given that every performance VAG car has the engine?
Thought about a 430i GC instead? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404279109345
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As an M Sport shouldn't this car have an M Sport steering wheel with cruise control and professional navigation
I didn't notice that, and you are right.As an M Sport shouldn't this car have an M Sport steering wheel with cruise control and professional navigation
I did want a golf r when buying my gti.
Yes the estate version is on my list. But when you compare it to the likes of a superb/5series/e-class and dare I say 4series for comfort it's probably towards the bottom.
The plus side is the 300bhp..
Again it depends what you actually want. If you want a big family car that will make touring the country / around Europe effortless while still having a good bit of grunt then (despite the fact they're actually pretty reasonable r.e comfort etc) no they aren't what you really want.
However, if you want a car you can throw around a little, do lol traffic light gp's in any weather, pack a good amount of stuff in the boot and are fine compromising on passenger space (rear particularly) and a little bit of comfort then why not ....albeit practically none of your initial choices make much sense in this case.
However, if you want a car you can throw around a little, do lol traffic light gp's in any weather, pack a good amount of stuff in the boot and are fine compromising on passenger space (rear particularly) and a little bit of comfort then why not ....albeit practically none of your initial choices make much sense in this case.
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Depending on how you are with a slightly older car, you could pick up something like a Toureg V6 TDI which is what we had as a workhorse farm vehicle - that we ended up driving all around Europe in and it never let us down in the 60k we put on it (on top of the 55k it already had at purchase). Decent ‘poke’ too. Something like this:
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Used Tesla Model 3, pretty fun compared to the other options. Go and test drive one before you dismiss it out of hand.
Golf R estate is the obvious choice here coming from the GTI. But at £15k, you aren't looking at a mk7.5 unless its a higher mile example. But the mk7 is basically the same car underneath, just missing the newer tech and nicer looks.
The Superb Estate 4x4 ~280 BHP would be a great shout. Won't be as fun for sure, as it is a massive motor. But it'll do everything else as good or better than the Golf.
I have been looking for a mk7.5 R Estate, and have come across these Superbs, and they have piqued my interest for sure. But as I already have a VW Caravelle for my "big" car, I can't help but think I should probably prioritise fun more in my "daily" car. So I guess it comes down to what you prioritise. As a one car fits all, the Superb would make an excellent choice I'm sure.
I also had a F11 530d, and it was an excellent all in one sort of car. Does everything well. Not exactly "fun" though. Too big for that, IMO. Not terrible, but the Superb will likely suffer similarly.
The Superb Estate 4x4 ~280 BHP would be a great shout. Won't be as fun for sure, as it is a massive motor. But it'll do everything else as good or better than the Golf.
I have been looking for a mk7.5 R Estate, and have come across these Superbs, and they have piqued my interest for sure. But as I already have a VW Caravelle for my "big" car, I can't help but think I should probably prioritise fun more in my "daily" car. So I guess it comes down to what you prioritise. As a one car fits all, the Superb would make an excellent choice I'm sure.
I also had a F11 530d, and it was an excellent all in one sort of car. Does everything well. Not exactly "fun" though. Too big for that, IMO. Not terrible, but the Superb will likely suffer similarly.
Well yeah Kenai does speak the truth. Its more like 18k to get a decent one so would be blowing out the budget. Other than that, no downsides as far as I'm concerned. The b58 is an awesome engine and ive averaged 30.7mpg over 10500miles (tracked at the pump with fuelly, 34 fill ups) with a high of 38mpg for a tank and a low of 24mpg.
If youre ever near Farnborough or West byfleet id be happy to take you out in it
If youre ever near Farnborough or West byfleet id be happy to take you out in it
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Few years ago, would have got you a good one it think. Buying used is crazy money now.
Just bought a van for 10k was looking for one for around 6k, couldn't find anything that wasn't ready for the scrap yard