I'm going to be starting a new business in the next month or so that's going to require me driving throughout the country to exhibitions, shows and retailers. I need something that's going to be comfortable to drive on long motorway journeys but that also has the space to carry all the marketing junk that I'll need for exhibitions, stock and a couple of Cocker Spaniels from time to time.
I was initially looking at buying outright but with a fair bit of money going into other aspects of starting the business I'm likely to end up leasing for the time being. I've had a brief look around and test drove a Passat Estate 2.0 TDI DSG and it seemed to tick all the boxes and I can pick one of these up for around £12k (including VAT) over 3 years based on 12,000 miles per year.
What are the alternatives to the Passat that I should take a look at that before making a decision? I wouldn't want to spend a great deal more than what the Passat would cost but would consider it if it was worth the extra and my only requirements are:
I was initially looking at buying outright but with a fair bit of money going into other aspects of starting the business I'm likely to end up leasing for the time being. I've had a brief look around and test drove a Passat Estate 2.0 TDI DSG and it seemed to tick all the boxes and I can pick one of these up for around £12k (including VAT) over 3 years based on 12,000 miles per year.
What are the alternatives to the Passat that I should take a look at that before making a decision? I wouldn't want to spend a great deal more than what the Passat would cost but would consider it if it was worth the extra and my only requirements are:
- Automatic
- Sat Nav
- Big boot and folding rear seats
- Comfortable on long motorway journey
