what car next? - SV650.org

21-02-09, 07:24 PM

need to replace my Altea (Golf plus with a seat badge) FR - 2L TDI 170BHP for something with a little more fuel economy as the wife is returning to work and has a 70 mile round trip. Must have 4 doors and space for 2 adults plus 1 child space for a holiday luggage and have a little street cred.

My idea so far is a 2L 140 BHP Passat SE - does about 50 combined, 13MPG more than my car so not to bad.

Anyone got any other ideas? can spend upto about 15k. I don't mind if its a year or two old if its a diesel.

21-02-09, 07:37 PM

subaru forester or legacy's are good if you want summat a bit different.

Mr Speirs · 21-02-09, 07:42 PM

Lexus Is200

I have one for sale if you are interested?

21-02-09, 07:45 PM

subaru- never really thought about them, only ever to think about the little rally cars when the name is mentioned will investigate further.

mattSV · 21-02-09, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by zsv650

subaru forester or legacy's are good if you want summat a bit different.

Great cars, however fuel economy will be worse than the Altea - I get around 22mpg from my Impreza

The diesels have not been out for long, and I think they will be outside of budget.

21-02-09, 07:58 PM

my bro in law's legacy aint that heavy on fuel tbh aparently the diesel's not too refined an engine yet i read may take them a while to perfect those i'd of thought.

21-02-09, 07:59 PM

Yep avoid petrol scoobies if you're interested in mpg. but if you're interested in smiles per mile I'd recommend them, I miss my Legacy

21-02-09, 08:00 PM

will still have a look - they may be desperate and knock a couple of grand off one. What about saab any views on this?

21-02-09, 08:02 PM

About to go bust!

21-02-09, 08:03 PM

really theyve just brought out that new turbo saab too.

21-02-09, 07:24 PM	#1
larigos Guest Posts: n/a	what car next? need to replace my Altea (Golf plus with a seat badge) FR - 2L TDI 170BHP for something with a little more fuel economy as the wife is returning to work and has a 70 mile round trip. Must have 4 doors and space for 2 adults plus 1 child space for a holiday luggage and have a little street cred. My idea so far is a 2L 140 BHP Passat SE - does about 50 combined, 13MPG more than my car so not to bad. Anyone got any other ideas? can spend upto about 15k. I don't mind if its a year or two old if its a diesel.

21-02-09, 07:37 PM	#2
zsv650 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: what car next? subaru forester or legacy's are good if you want summat a bit different.

21-02-09, 07:42 PM	#3
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21-02-09, 07:45 PM	#4
larigos Guest Posts: n/a	Re: what car next? subaru- never really thought about them, only ever to think about the little rally cars when the name is mentioned will investigate further.

21-02-09, 07:58 PM	#6
zsv650 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: what car next? my bro in law's legacy aint that heavy on fuel tbh aparently the diesel's not too refined an engine yet i read may take them a while to perfect those i'd of thought.

21-02-09, 07:59 PM	#7
Tim in Belgium Guest Posts: n/a	Re: what car next? Yep avoid petrol scoobies if you're interested in mpg. but if you're interested in smiles per mile I'd recommend them, I miss my Legacy

21-02-09, 08:00 PM	#8
larigos Guest Posts: n/a	Re: what car next? will still have a look - they may be desperate and knock a couple of grand off one. What about saab any views on this?

21-02-09, 08:02 PM	#9
Tim in Belgium Guest Posts: n/a	Re: what car next? About to go bust!

21-02-09, 08:03 PM	#10
zsv650 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: what car next? really theyve just brought out that new turbo saab too.