Suggestions for a car change

[bizzylizzy]

Hi everyone, we've had a series of Golfs for a few years now. We stupidly sold our three years old TDi Golf three years ago (only had 24k on the clock) and bought a Golf Match tsi l.6 petrol engined car which we've had for over three years. It's a good reliable car but doesn't set the world on fire. We're looking to change shortly and I'm not sure whether we can afford a new car these days. So should we buy another Golf, maybe a year or two old and if so what model do you all recommend. Are pre reg cars a good buy or a con?

But I'm wondering whether to ring the changes and try another Maker. Any recommendations? We'd probably spend between £12k and £15k and will sell our car privately probably.

Someone suggested looking at the Audi hatch. Any thoughts?

[boxtops]

You'd need to tell us more about your requirements, what you use the car for, how many people in it regularly?

[WELSHYORKIE]

Why not try a Seat Leon - Golf mechanics - Seat body. I test drove a Leon 1.6tdi Ecomotive and really enjoyed the experience - although that particular model wouldn't set your heart racing but there are more powerful versions - I reckon you could get a 2 year old for what you are willing to spend. I'm not particularly keen on Audi's - again the A3 is a Golf with an expensive Audi badge. I am also told that the Hyundai i30 is a decent motor but i've never tried that.

[bizzylizzy]

Sorry boxtops, I should have mentioned. There are just the two of us. No kids. Just usual day to day use. We work from home, hence our mileage tends to be low.

[Hopkirk]

Ford Focus?

[sara3]

Alfa 147

[ChuckFickens]

^ Alfa seltzer :-p

[venator]

OH has had 5 Toyotas' wouldn't ever change. She does about 6000 miles pa, and gets cracking deals. Never had any kind of mechanical problem, but I'm sure Golfs don't either.

[craft1948]

Smart Cabriolet :-)

[josadler7]

Kia C'eed is good value and competant

[AlBags]

It's fixed up now then Sara .. and you want to sell it!!!?

[AlBags]

A TDi Golf would be a good bet.

[sara3]

AlBags, it's not back yet.. still being repaired.

but bizzylizzy can have it for £12-15k. I know she will love it as much as I do :o)

[TonyV]

bizzy - sell your car privately - if you are looking at new car or second hand - would go audi or Saab

[Paul22118]

Skoda Octavia automatic (DSG type). A VW in all but badge. But much cheaper.

[sara3]

I see bizzylizzy has managed to post 4 more recent questions, but hasn't come back to this thread.. she must be very bizzy!