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Post by racingteatray on Apr 29, 2019 19:09:13 GMT
Not for me.
A London-dwelling friend is looking to replace his trusty 2008 A3 Sportback 1.8T as it is getting on a bit and they find it not big enough for all the clobber associated with having a small child (and I guess they might have designs on having a second).
Criteria:
Mid-sized estate car (apparently SUVs are verboten and a 5 series/A6 is too big for their tastes in terms of driving and parking in London) Petrol Automatic Reasonable oomph (sub-8 secs 0-60) Decently kitted-out Leather seats As modern as possible as they will keep it for 10 years or so, so want the tech to remain current for as long as possible. Max £20k
Octavia VRS is current front-runner. Any other suggestions?
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Post by cbeaks1 on Apr 29, 2019 20:05:52 GMT
320i X-Drive 66 plate
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Post by Roadrunner on Apr 29, 2019 20:14:25 GMT
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Post by michael on Apr 29, 2019 21:08:05 GMT
You can get a three year old Golf R estate with a DSG gearbox from a dealer for that budget.
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Apr 29, 2019 21:13:20 GMT
Good Lord who specced that Audi??
With kids in car seats I'd prefer a SUV as it's less strain getting them in and out.
Obviously, given my recent purchase I'll say 3 series Touring but the Octavia in BB's urban camouflage grey is a good shout.
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Post by ChrisM on Apr 30, 2019 7:04:36 GMT
Focus ST estate, but that may be too down-market for them
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Post by Roadsterstu on Apr 30, 2019 7:14:17 GMT
Octavia estate with DSG. Vast interior space for its size, sporty, VAG bits so if his mates take the piss he can point out all the bits it shares with their Audi.
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Post by Tim on Apr 30, 2019 8:22:00 GMT
I'm not sure about getting something with DSG as a couple of friends have cars with it and aren't all that complimentary.
I'd vote for a 3 series estate.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2019 8:36:59 GMT
I'm with Stu, they have quite a following and usually do better with the VAG parts.
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Post by Roadrunner on Apr 30, 2019 8:44:17 GMT
I'm not sure about getting something with DSG as a couple of friends have cars with it and aren't all that complimentary. I'd vote for a 3 series estate. You need the latest wet clutch 7-speed DSG. That is as good as any auto I have ever driven and much better than the the older version. |
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Apr 30, 2019 8:48:20 GMT
I agree. I wouldn't want to run something with a VAG DSG gearbox for 10 years.
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Post by Martin on Apr 30, 2019 9:30:22 GMT
I'm not sure about getting something with DSG as a couple of friends have cars with it and aren't all that complimentary. I'd vote for a 3 series estate. You need the latest wet clutch 7-speed DSG. That is as good as any auto I have ever driven and much better than the the older version. It’s very good and a better than a lot of Autos I’ve driven, but it’s not as good as the latest BMW autos, although they are at their best when connected to the larger engines. |
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Post by Andy C on Apr 30, 2019 12:28:30 GMT
The Cupra I drove with DSG was brilliant . Lightning quick changes and never got confused at low speed like I’ve read some journos experience .
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Post by racingteatray on Apr 30, 2019 15:13:14 GMT
Apparently BMWs are out because she's short and finds both the 3 Touring and 5 Touring difficult to get comfortable in.
And a Golf R is probably a no-no on insurance grounds I gather. Leons have been tried and not liked.
Apparently difficult to find Octavia VRS Estates which have leather and aren't white, red or lairy shades of blue.
A4 Avant is lead contender if they can find one. I have suggested, on the left-field side, a Mazda 6 Tourer or a Peugeot 308 SW GT.
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Post by johnc on Apr 30, 2019 16:25:33 GMT
So an A4 Avant it will be then! There are plenty of 1.4TSi versions about well under budget and a few 2 litres also available. Most of them seem to be black though with a few white and grey ones thrown in. Apart from that the colour choices are severely limited.
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Post by racingteatray on Apr 30, 2019 16:34:22 GMT
They want the 2.0 version.
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Post by bryan on Apr 30, 2019 16:38:54 GMT
Is it me or does the twin leather look different shades on the rear seat? |
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Post by racingteatray on Apr 30, 2019 17:06:09 GMT
Cloth seats.
Not baby-vomit-friendly.
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Post by PG on Apr 30, 2019 17:33:14 GMT
I don't have a car for them. But I do have a unicorn they might be interested in.
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Post by johnc on Apr 30, 2019 17:57:14 GMT
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Post by Boxer6 on Apr 30, 2019 17:59:50 GMT
Engine/box aside, that's pretty much the spec of my 15-plate version. Herself has the engine/box combo in her Superb and loves it. I'm not sure the vRS is really the thing to be just 'tootled' round town; be interested in Stu's thoughts on that. Cloth seats. Not baby-vomit-friendly. The Alcantara-esque seats on mine (which I'm presuming are what they mean in the ad) are not the easiest to keep clean. God knows what baby puke would do to the material! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2019 19:04:43 GMT
Children sit in their own seats and presumably puke on those instead? I've never had the displeasure but I presume that's what happens. A towel under the baby seat would protect the rest.
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Post by johnc on Apr 30, 2019 19:15:48 GMT
Children sit in their own seats and presumably puke on those instead? I've never had the displeasure but I presume that's what happens. A towel under the baby seat would protect the rest. That's exactly what happens and a big towel does help. |
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Apr 30, 2019 19:43:56 GMT
I don't have a car for them. But I do have a unicorn they might be interested in. LOL I was beginning to think they don't want much do they? A bespoke car for Focus money. |
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Post by racingteatray on Apr 30, 2019 20:06:35 GMT
I didn't think it was that ridiculous a list of wants. Just a little patience required because everyone's gone SUV and diesel-mad in the last decade, so reasonably pokey petrol estates are not that common (a) in manufacturer price lists and (b) not that common on forecourts.
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Post by ChrisM on Apr 30, 2019 20:57:51 GMT
I don't have a car for them. But I do have a unicorn they might be interested in. LOL I was beginning to think they don't want much do they? A bespoke car for Focus money. Which is why I suggested a Focus ST estate....... although it may not have leather especially in the rear seat department |
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Post by PetrolEd on Apr 30, 2019 21:16:16 GMT
Mini Countryman too 4x4?
Skoda superb too big?
Volvo v90
Audi A4 allroad
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Post by Roadrunner on Apr 30, 2019 22:07:36 GMT
They look good, but I would opt for Sport trim rather than S-Line for a much smoother ride. |
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Post by michael on Apr 30, 2019 23:09:30 GMT
If they’re London based is a ten year plan realistic with ULEZ?
They’re likely going to have to compromise on either the SUV or petrol part.
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