Caporegime
I've got a 2.0TFSI and have only ever seen less than 30mpg in solid traffic.
5k a year at 30mpg is about a thousand pounds, a diesel will save maybe 200-300 quid a year on fuel tops, not worth it to me.
Spec me a 5 door family hatchback.
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I've got a 2.0TFSI and have only ever seen less than 30mpg in solid traffic.
5k a year at 30mpg is about a thousand pounds, a diesel will save maybe 200-300 quid a year on fuel tops, not worth it to me.
Soldato
Can't believe the thread is this far along and nobody has said Mondeo! Any reason why it's not on your list?
Caporegime
Because whilst still a hatchback it is larger than everything listed by the op.
yeah, we're coming from a clio so don't want anything too big. The mondeo and octavia both look quite large.
Soldato
The octavia is a bit deceptive, it's slightly larger than a golf with a better boot but a mondeo is a much bigger car - though it doesn't feel like a big car to drive as there's good visibility all round. The Mrs who is one of these "I can't drive big car" types can quite happily drive a mondeo
Soldato
I won't argue with you since your car is your choice, but if that's the only thing holding you back from considering them, then I'd strongly advise you take one for a brief test drive. You may well come back and say "I told you it was too big", but I think you might be pleasantly surprised
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Caporegime
Rare as hens teeth it would seem.
Just had a quick look on autotrader and there seem to be several around?
OP - I've also noticed they do the 1.4 TSI engine in the Jetta. This appears to have 160 PS in the Jetta, so a decent amount of punch. I've got the 180 PS version in my Fabia VRS and I've got fantastic fuel economy (over 50 regularly on longer runs) and its lower tax if you are really that bothered. It is of course a more complicated engine than the 2.0 Turbo.
Associate
Ill second the Civic, given that ive got one . Youll get a decent car for that money with low miles, decent engine, fun to drive, fair mileage for a petrol and reliable as they come, just depends if the styling appeals.
Hawker
. Youll get a decent car for that money with low miles, decent engine, fun to drive, fair mileage for a petrol and reliable as they come, just depends if the styling appeals.Hawker
Soldato
Try a bigger car like the Octavia or a Mondeo. This whole 'the car's too big' just because it has a longer rear/is a saloon mentality is not really a very good excuse. Try something with parking sensors. Bigger cars will usually offer better VFM anyway and be a bit nicer to live with as an added bonus.
Once you're going in a forward direction, you won't notice the extra bit on the back, unless you drive whilst looking out the rear window in irrational fear of the extra length of the thing doing something sinister when you're not looking.
Once you're going in a forward direction, you won't notice the extra bit on the back, unless you drive whilst looking out the rear window in irrational fear of the extra length of the thing doing something sinister when you're not looking.
Are you a man or a woman?
Octavia/mondeo is not a larage car by any means.
lol... i often ask myself that same question!
But seriously, the car will technically be my wifes, and she'll be using it the most. She isn't interested in a big car (even if you debate they aren't that big), and we don't need anything particulary big. I saw an octvia on the way back from the gym this morning and just though it looked bigger than we need.
Ill second the Civic, given that ive got one
Hawker
I still can't decide about the civic. I know they are rated but the design is a little quirky for my tastes!
As shallow as it may seem, the look of the car is also important to us.
I appreciated everyones suggestions; I'm furiously looking on autotrader at everything that gets mentioned, even the octavia and mondeo!
Although I like my VW's, in this instance I think the Jetta is a good shout... failing that then the Golf or Focus.
I'd guess (but haven't checked) that servicing is more expensive at Audi than VW if you want to use main dealers.
For a long term car I'd personally suggest avoiding diesels. I have no direct experience of them but everything I read indicates concerns with expensive maintenance when the newer diesels are a bit older. Likewise I'd probably avoid the VAG 1.4 TSI dual charged engine as it's quite complicated with both a supercharger and turbocharger to go wrong.
The benefit of the Golf and Focus is that there are a large number of used cars around so getting a decent one should be painless.
Another consideration... which main dealers are there near you? e.g. if the nearest Ford or VW is miles away and in the middle of nowhere then that might factor into your decision.
I'd guess (but haven't checked) that servicing is more expensive at Audi than VW if you want to use main dealers.
For a long term car I'd personally suggest avoiding diesels. I have no direct experience of them but everything I read indicates concerns with expensive maintenance when the newer diesels are a bit older. Likewise I'd probably avoid the VAG 1.4 TSI dual charged engine as it's quite complicated with both a supercharger and turbocharger to go wrong.
The benefit of the Golf and Focus is that there are a large number of used cars around so getting a decent one should be painless.
Another consideration... which main dealers are there near you? e.g. if the nearest Ford or VW is miles away and in the middle of nowhere then that might factor into your decision.