New car collected!

LiE · 30 Sep 2016 at 11:17

Fair comments, but I can't help but feel sitting in traffic and doing my commute where I'm stuck doing 40-50mph an S6 isn't going to be any better than a cheaper and more recent platform.

Trying to see if my brother has any new A5s he can check the boot.

LiE · 30 Sep 2016 at 13:46

I think I've narrowed it down to these 2.

TIGUAN NF R-LINE 2.0 TSI 180 PS BMT 4Motion DSG 7 speed DSG £175pm
Colour 1 - Habanero Orange
Colour 2 - Caribbean Blue

Superb SE L Executive Estate 2.0 TSI 220PS DSG £147pm
Colour 1 - Quartz Grey Metallic
Colour 2 - Moon White Metallic

Comes down to my main requirements really.
1. Practical for the family.
2. Has a bit of poke
3. Is comfortable to drive.
4. Below £200pm

Now I need to decide which is first choice.

LiE · 30 Sep 2016 at 14:06

My brother advised against the 4motion as it's heavy and sucks the fuel efficiency. The 2wd 150ps would be better.

LiE · 30 Sep 2016 at 21:21

Is it not bigger than the Q3? I can get a Q3 for the same price.

Q3 2.0TFSI quattro S line plus 180 S tronic £176pm

Edit:

Looks like the Q3 isn't as new and actually smaller in the cabin and boot. So Tiguan looks good.

https://www.carwow.co.uk/blog/audi-q3-vs-vw-tiguan-bmw-x1-581

LiE · 1 Oct 2016 at 08:47

Tinders said:
Yeah Tiguan is on a newer platform, Q3 and q5 are due to be replaced next year I thing.

How about a Seat Ateca?

The new Q5 is on the list. No Ateca.

LiE · 5 Oct 2016 at 09:18

A4 is booked in for collection on the 18th, pretty excited to swap over from the Golf.

Final choices have been sent for the next car.

1st Choice
TIGUAN NF R-LINE 2.0 TSI 180 PS BMT 4Motion DSG 7 speed DSG £175pm
Colour 1 - Pure White
Colour 2 - Indium Grey

2nd Choice
Superb SE L Executive Estate 2.0 TSI 220PS DSG £147pm
Colour 1 - Quartz Grey Metallic
Colour 2 - Moon White Metallic

LiE · 5 Oct 2016 at 10:02

Steedie said:
Out

I know I'm far too sensible.

But seriously sitting in traffic and stuck doing 50mph for 80% of my commute makes no different how exciting or powerful my car is. Practicality will genuinely make life easier with kid stuff taking up so much space.

LiE · 5 Oct 2016 at 15:28

[TW]Fox;30073074 said:
White as well

I was thinking something different, but they will just change it like they did for my A4.

LiE · 6 Oct 2016 at 19:06

Even if I had requested the S4, allocations are so low it's not gonna happen.

New Tiguan does look really nice. I enjoy trying the latest from VAG.

LiE · 14 Oct 2016 at 23:17

R.O.S.S.I said:
So is this scheme only available to family of the employees of Audi/VW etc?

If so that's a shame for me. The Mrs best mates fella is the manager at a local Audi dealership nearby. Wouldn't have minded tapping him up for a cheap momo!

Yes. It also comes out of the employees pay directly. They are essentially liable.

LiE · 18 Oct 2016 at 11:25

Golf got a clean bill, so nothing extra to pay.

Now grinning with my replacement

LiE · 18 Oct 2016 at 11:48

it's not even retina

LiE · 11 Nov 2016 at 10:37

1st and 2nd choice denied! Bummer. Popular choices I imagine within the individual brands.

The 3rd choice list was pretty poor, but one car looks like it will do the job. Now in the process of waiting confirmation on a Seat Leon ST (estate) 1.8 TSI DSG. It's the same engine I had in my green Leon which I liked.

LiE · 11 Nov 2016 at 11:51

Update - they may no longer have any Leon STs available. Which leaves me with only 1 suitable choice - a Seat Alhambra. Not what I would pick since I don't need 7 seats, but should be massively practical.

LiE · 11 Nov 2016 at 13:15

Since most of my driving is a bi-weekly commute to Slough in rush hour, it honestly doesn't matter about the size of the car. It'll serve it's purpose just fine. With the added benefit of being able to fit a wardrobe in the back on the weekend if needed

LiE · 11 Nov 2016 at 13:35

I think the list must be changing by the minute. Just got off the phone and now we are trying to secure a Skoda Yeti 2.0 150ps TDI DSG L&K 4x4.

LiE · 11 Nov 2016 at 15:49

u guys...
The request has gone in now for the Yeti, let's see. It's a cheap tool at the end of the day.

Like I said Syla5, the scheme is so damn good VFM. If it wasn't I'd probably go out and buy a Golf Edition 30.

LiE · 11 Nov 2016 at 16:10

I doubt I could get access to those cars even if they did appear on my list. From what I understand employees get first dibs - more senior you are the more likely you are to get a choice. Then it goes to us non-employees (peasants) to pick over the scraps.

LiE · 14 Nov 2016 at 12:29

Car now confirmed. RIP.

Model:
Yeti Outdoor L
Derivative:
Yeti Outdoor Laurin Klement 2.0 TDI SCR 150 PS 4x4 DSG
Fuel Type:
No of doors:
0
Exterior Colour:
Business Grey metallic
Interior Colour:
Brown leather upholstery
Mandatory Options:
PAINT,
Factory Options:
SMART LINK,
UK fit options:
CO2:
0
Monthly Loan Rate:
£144.00

Apparently 0 Doors and 0 CO2 ..

LiE · 14 Nov 2016 at 12:46

Business Grey :cool:

Yes much better than the Alhambra. The L&K is pretty well specced.