Morning all,
I'm looking to change my '09 FN2 TypeR after around 18 months of ownership. Had some fun out of it that past two summers but getting tired of being jolted along the road with harsh suspension and not having the practicality of a 5 door.
I'm looking to trade without spending more, or get some money back from changing cars. I think the Type R its worth around £8,500 so that’s the max budget. Ideally I'd like to spend £1k - £2k less and line my pockets for some work on the house.
Power wise I’d prefer to be around 150bhp or above, but not precious about losing 50 horses as the daily commute doesn’t offer much opportunity, but appreciate some power on the occasional overtake and long drive.
Something reliable and safe is a must, I’m not fussed if it’s a hatchback or a saloon... for a while I considered a Skoda VRs as the sidestep looks to be in line with the typeR for age, mileage and power. I’d be interested to hear people’s thoughts on this idea.
I've always considered picking up cars around the 3 year mark offers best reliability/depreciation combination, but again I’d appreciate people’s opinions and realise I might be asking a bit much given the budget?
I don’t mind going diesel though I only do around 10,000 miles per year combined commute and social.
Things I’ve already taken a look at online:
Skoda VRs
Ford Focus
VW Golf
Audi A3
I'm open to ideas, please suggest away!
Thanks,
fRostiE
I'm looking to change my '09 FN2 TypeR after around 18 months of ownership. Had some fun out of it that past two summers but getting tired of being jolted along the road with harsh suspension and not having the practicality of a 5 door.
I'm looking to trade without spending more, or get some money back from changing cars. I think the Type R its worth around £8,500 so that’s the max budget. Ideally I'd like to spend £1k - £2k less and line my pockets for some work on the house.
Power wise I’d prefer to be around 150bhp or above, but not precious about losing 50 horses as the daily commute doesn’t offer much opportunity, but appreciate some power on the occasional overtake and long drive.
Something reliable and safe is a must, I’m not fussed if it’s a hatchback or a saloon... for a while I considered a Skoda VRs as the sidestep looks to be in line with the typeR for age, mileage and power. I’d be interested to hear people’s thoughts on this idea.
I've always considered picking up cars around the 3 year mark offers best reliability/depreciation combination, but again I’d appreciate people’s opinions and realise I might be asking a bit much given the budget?
I don’t mind going diesel though I only do around 10,000 miles per year combined commute and social.
Things I’ve already taken a look at online:
Skoda VRs
Ford Focus
VW Golf
Audi A3
I'm open to ideas, please suggest away!
Thanks,
fRostiE
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