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Subject Topic: Car is getting old, suggestions please!
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03/9/2014 at 5:08pm
 Location: seaham co durham
 Outfit: elddis hurricane astra sportstourer
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try seat leon or skoda octaiva diesel .


04/9/2014 at 1:27am
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Quote: Originally posted by leon copa on 03/9/2014
try seat leon or skoda octaiva diesel .


and if you want an auto box they come with them but in DSG form so hardly any MPG loss over the manual versions



05/9/2014 at 5:13am
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Quote: Originally posted by Skoda Bob on 04/9/2014
Quote: Originally posted by leon copa on 03/9/2014try seat leon or skoda octaiva diesel .


and if you want an auto box they come with them but in DSG form so hardly any MPG loss over the manual versions





But don't the DSG have lots of costly reliability issues ?


05/9/2014 at 10:17am
 Location: Shropshire
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Seat Leon seems to be well regarded by car magazines-like a Golf only cheaper!

I would consider the Leon FSI or Octavia VRS-much cheaper than a golf GTI.
Shame they don't do convertibles as Golf is a bit pricey! Still my Saab convert is pretty good and could tow a hefty van!

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Sorry to butt in on this one. I need some advice though. I have a 2001 1.9tdi galaxy which only has 105K on it. I don't do a lot of mileage mainly because I have 2 motorbikes for day to day. But the gearbox has just gone and it looks like a bit spend to repair. I'm torn between pulling the plug on something that needs over £1500 (I may be wrong but the auto chap said I need to sit down when he calls) but has no other faults - engine and body work are fine. Or, spend the £1500 plus whatever I can get for the Galaxy on another tug. The auto chap said buy Japanese but its hard to find a people carrier from the rising sun. The mpv is a big help 'cos I'm 6'3" and saloons are a pain in the lower back. What are the merivas like? Thanks for any help folks. John

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