The I want a new car but havnt a clue what thread

michael N123

Member

• Feb 6, 2019

• #1

My seat Ibiza is starting to look abit rough so think now might be the time to change it while it’s still worth 3grandish and I just fancey a change

But i havnt a clue what.. budget 8-12k don’t want to spend a lot as I only do 8 miles a day and still have my girlfriends car
DONT like pickups
And Don’t want something that looks like I’ve given up with life
A needs to be comfy with a bit of poke

Been looking at Passat cc gt thing and a few range rovers but they all have a lot more miles than the golfs and seat Leon’s

I think I’ve over looked and completely confused myself on what I want so just wondering what would you lot recommend

 

Scholsey

Member

Location

Herefordshire

• Feb 6, 2019

• #2

Audi allroad.

 

B R C

Member

Arable Farmer

Location

South Beds with a bit of Herts and Bucks

• Feb 6, 2019

• #3

I’ve always thought used Audi tt are good value

 

PSQ

Member

Arable Farmer

• Feb 6, 2019

• #4

michael N123 said:

My seat Ibiza is starting to look abit rough

I only do 8 miles a day

A needs to be comphy with a bit of poke

Been looking at Passat cc gt thing and a few range rovers but they all have a lot more miles than the golfs and seat Leon’s

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Easy. You obviously like VAG group motors, you want something with a bit of poke, and you do bugger all mileage: Skoda Octavia VRS, hatch or estate. Current model is 230hp, but on your budget you'll be looking at a bit older. Don't like the badge? - you'll have to pay considerably more for a Golf GTi or a Leon, and the Leon looks just so 'meh', ditto Golf estates. As for Audi, be prepared to bend over and hold your ankles when you visit the dealership.

 

michael N123

Member

• Feb 6, 2019

• #5

PSQ said:

Easy. You obviously like VAG group motors, you want something with a bit of poke, and you do bugger all mileage: Skoda Octavia VRS, hatch or estate. Current model is 230hp, but on your budget you'll be looking at a bit older. Don't like the badge? - you'll have to pay considerably more for a Golf GTi or a Leon, and the Leon looks just so 'meh', ditto Golf estates.

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The seats been a very good car and never thought to look at Skoda is the vrs diesel or petrol?

 

michael N123

Member

• Feb 6, 2019

• #6

B R C said:

I’ve always thought used Audi tt are good value

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Well my girlfriend would love that I wouldn’t tho

 

PSQ

Member

Arable Farmer

• Feb 6, 2019

• #7

michael N123 said:

The seats been a very good car and never thought to look at Skoda is the vrs diesel or petrol?

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Available in Diesel and Petrol, 2013 shape is nicer, but 05-12 shape is pretty much in your budget:
https://www.parkers.co.uk/skoda/oct...pdGhZZWFycywnT2N0YXZpYSB2UlMgKDA1LTEzKScpKQ--
The trade adverts are a bit steep, you should be able to find a *really nice* private sale with reasonable milage for £8-12k.

Edit: you should be able to find something in the newer shape on that money:
https://www.parkers.co.uk/skoda/oct...pdGhZZWFycywnT2N0YXZpYSB2UlMgKDEzLTE3KScpKQ--

I was wrong about the current petrol VRS being 230hp, it's actually 245hp.

 

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saly123

Member

Location

Wales

• Feb 6, 2019

• #8

The missus has a golf gtd 170... comfy and has a bit of oooompphh... if it was me think I’d be going for the gti or r32 or the new R

 

Highland Mule

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Livestock Farmer

Location

Scottish Highlands

• Feb 6, 2019

• #9

8 miles a day? Wouldn’t think about a diesel.

TT, S2000, M3, GTi, vRS, etc would be my thoughts.

 

Mursal

Member

• Feb 6, 2019

• #10

Audi Q3

 

Finn farmer

Member

• Feb 6, 2019

• #11

Saab 9-5 Aero.

 

Old Codger

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Location

Buckinghamshire UK

• Feb 6, 2019

• #12

michael N123 said:

My seat Ibiza is starting to look abit rough so think now might be the time to change it while it’s still worth 3grandish and I just fancey a change

But i havnt a clue what.. budget 8-12k don’t want to spend a lot as I only do 8 miles a day and still have my girlfriends car
DONT like pickups
And Don’t want something that looks like I’ve given up with life
A needs to be comfy with a bit of poke

Been looking at Passat cc gt thing and a few range rovers but they all have a lot more miles than the golfs and seat Leon’s

I think I’ve over looked and completely confused myself on what I want so just wondering what would you lot recommend

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Best petrol BMW 3 series you can afford.

 

Highland Mule

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Livestock Farmer

Location

Scottish Highlands

• Feb 6, 2019

• #13

135 then.

Old Codger said:

Best petrol BMW 3 series you can afford.

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JeepJeep

Member

Trade

• Feb 6, 2019

• #14

With only doing 8 miles a day I wouldn't be going Diesel. Probably something outside the box... Corvette or a Holden Maloo etc.

 

Rowland

Member

Location

Northeast England

• Feb 6, 2019

• #15

8 miles a day this would do a right good job

 

Mursal

Member

• Feb 6, 2019

• #16

What about the two wet days?

 

Scholsey

Member

Location

Herefordshire

• Feb 6, 2019

• #17

Got a 2005 2.7petrol biturbo allroad, 120k when i bought it, paid £1500 18 months ago with 12 months MOT and recent service and not missed a beat, supposedly 250bhp but doesnt feel it as its a heavy car. If it blows up i will scrap it and find another. Downside is it does 20mpg if you go steady.

 

Rowland

Member

Location

Northeast England

• Feb 6, 2019

• #18

Have a look on the thread Best waterproofs

 

Bald Rick

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Livestock Farmer

Location

Anglesey

• Feb 6, 2019

• #19

Suppose the starting point is how old are you as insurance could play a part?

Audi RS3

 

How much

Member

Location

North East

• Feb 6, 2019

• #20

I have had 2 passat CC both dsg gearboxes 2ltr diesel versions , with out a doubt the most comfortable car I have ever driven the later one did 51mpg no problem had the earlier one 47 mpg loved them both loads of spec as standard that is unusual for a vw highly recommend you get a one with leather heated seats a dsg gearbox you will love it .