New Car for 30k miles per annum

New Car for 30k miles per annum

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GrantS508

Original Poster:

6 posts

121 months

Friday 2nd December 2016
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Hi all,

I currently own a 2014 Golf GTD but am looking at getting rid of it in the near future as it has been pretty unreliable in comparison to my previous cars.

I drive daily from Elgin to Aberdeen (roughly 65 miles each way/30,000 miles per year) along the A96 which consists of some dual carriageway but mostly NSL single lane driving, it takes me around 1 hour and 20 mins.

I get paid a flat rate for fuel at £350 per month by my employer but they will only pay this if the car is less than or equal to 8 years old.

So my requirements would be:
• Comfortable
• Respectable fuel economy
• Still driveable when it’s snowing
• Reliable
• <=£10k
• It’s a boring drive so I’m not particularly bothered about it being a fun car

It would only need to last one year as I’ll be looking to relocate to Edinburgh/Glasgow in Jan 18.

I’ve searched the forum but most of the recommendations are for cars which unfortunately are over the 8-year barrier (Volvo S60, etc.), or brand new which I especially don’t want.

Thanks.

Zad

12,695 posts

235 months

Friday 2nd December 2016
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2010 Mondeo 2.0 Titanium X or 2.2 TX Sport (197bhp but not great economy)? We have a Scottish taxi driver has an estate version who does those sort of miles and recently bought another of the same.

CubanPete

3,630 posts

187 months

Friday 2nd December 2016
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Or a similar Focus.

xjay1337

15,966 posts

117 months

Friday 2nd December 2016
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Looked at lease deals ?
Haven't seen what's out and about but you can get a lot of nice cars for £350 a month.
Just a thought... I would go with a Mondeo though if buying outright.. there's a guy on here who's had a few and they've never given him any serious issues and big economy.

GrantS508

Original Poster:

6 posts

121 months

Friday 2nd December 2016
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Zad said:
2010 Mondeo 2.0 Titanium X or 2.2 TX Sport (197bhp but not great economy)? We have a Scottish taxi driver has an estate version who does those sort of miles and recently bought another of the same.
CubanPete said:
Or a similar Focus.
Thanks guys, I'll have a look at the Mondeo and Focus, for some reason I didn't even think of them.

xjay1337 said:
Looked at lease deals ?
Haven't seen what's out and about but you can get a lot of nice cars for £350 a month.
Just a thought... I would go with a Mondeo though if buying outright.. there's a guy on here who's had a few and they've never given him any serious issues and big economy.
I have had a look at lease deals but as I'm wanting to get rid in a year it would be pretty expensive. Thanks for the idea mate.


xjay1337

15,966 posts

117 months

Friday 2nd December 2016
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My Dad has an Octavia VRS TDI for sale as well if you're interested as well.. ... laugh

hyphen

26,262 posts

89 months

Friday 2nd December 2016
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CubanPete said:
Or a similar Focus.
Haven't owned a focus, but in my experience many hatchbacks (even so called premium ones) tend to let in a lot of road noise. Personal thing but for high mileage I would want something as quiet inside as possible. So something larger. with a boot.

GrantS508

Original Poster:

6 posts

121 months

Friday 2nd December 2016
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xjay1337 said:
My Dad has an Octavia VRS TDI for sale as well if you're interested as well.. ... laugh
Nice product placement wink, I did previously own a 62 plate VRS TDI and enjoyed it, but I won't be making the actual change for another month or so though!

hyphen said:
Haven't owned a focus, but in my experience many hatchbacks (even so called premium ones) tend to let in a lot of road noise. Personal thing but for high mileage I would want something as quiet inside as possible. So something larger. with a boot.
Can't speak for the Focus but can definitely agree off of my experience with the Golf, it has a lot of tyre roar at 60mph+.

CubanPete

3,630 posts

187 months

Friday 2nd December 2016
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The current fords are a considerably nicer drive than the current vag offerings.


tumble dryer

1,999 posts

126 months

Friday 2nd December 2016
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CubanPete said:
The current fords are a considerably nicer drive than the current vag offerings.
I think you might be right, Ford are at the top of their game in lots of areas right now (not all though), well worth a look.


anonymous-user

53 months

Saturday 3rd December 2016
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GrantS508 said:
Hi all,

I currently own a 2014 Golf GTD but am looking at getting rid of it in the near future as it has been pretty unreliable in comparison to my previous cars.

I drive daily from Elgin to Aberdeen (roughly 65 miles each way/30,000 miles per year) along the A96 which consists of some dual carriageway but mostly NSL single lane driving, it takes me around 1 hour and 20 mins.

I get paid a flat rate for fuel at £350 per month by my employer but they will only pay this if the car is less than or equal to 8 years old.

So my requirements would be:
• Comfortable
• Respectable fuel economy
• Still driveable when it’s snowing
• Reliable
• <=£10k
• It’s a boring drive so I’m not particularly bothered about it being a fun car

It would only need to last one year as I’ll be looking to relocate to Edinburgh/Glasgow in Jan 18.

I’ve searched the forum but most of the recommendations are for cars which unfortunately are over the 8-year barrier (Volvo S60, etc.), or brand new which I especially don’t want.

Thanks.
What a nightmare road to drive on a weekly basis.

Thought Huntly to Aberdeen was bad enough but this is a huge amount.

Just a few suggestions

Suzuki Swift Sport

I drive 80 miles a day in a Suzuki Swift 1.2 and it has never let me down. Snow is not an issue either. This one is nearly new which is perhaps not what your after. Do not worry about the distance it is away from you. Get a quote from Uship to get it delivered.

Will save a lot of money dealing south unless you need to trade the Golf in??

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

Seat Leon FR Diesel 180 ps

Bit over budget but diesel

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

Dacia Duster

Honda Civic

Skoda Yeti

Skoda Octavia VRS Diesel

Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost

Volkswagen UP. If you could stand another VW biggrin

Really depends on how big a car you need or if it is just for you and the commute.









Gareth1974

3,408 posts

138 months

Saturday 3rd December 2016
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xjay1337 said:
Looked at lease deals ?
Haven't seen what's out and about but you can get a lot of nice cars for £350 a month.
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A 'nice' lease car or £350 a month at 30k mileage per annum? Sounds unlikely. Most of the good deals are for 5/8/10k miles.

DJM7691

426 posts

108 months

Saturday 3rd December 2016
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This is what I would be driving.

I do a very similar daily distance to you, and went for a 330d Coupe.

I get 50+mpg on a run, 40-45 with mixed driving.

http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

DoubleD

22,154 posts

107 months

Saturday 3rd December 2016
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I would personally avoid smaller cars. I find that they tend to be noisier and don't ride as smoothly as a longer wheel Base car. As you will already know, comfort is your priority, oh and a nice stereo.

anonymous-user

53 months

Saturday 3rd December 2016
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DJM7691 said:
This is what I would be driving.

I do a very similar daily distance to you, and went for a 330d Coupe.

I get 50+mpg on a run, 40-45 with mixed driving.

http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Unfortunately useless in snow frown

DoubleD

22,154 posts

107 months

Saturday 3rd December 2016
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On summer tyres, yes. On winter tyres, no.

anonymous-user

53 months

Saturday 3rd December 2016
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DoubleD said:
On summer tyres, yes. On winter tyres, no.
The road he travels on daily is dangerous and has many hilly sections which normally have rear wheel drive cars going no where.

Would a BMW with winter tyres make enough different to get past a glen which is steep?




DJM7691

426 posts

108 months

Saturday 3rd December 2016
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ELUSIVEJIM said:
DoubleD said:
On summer tyres, yes. On winter tyres, no.
The road he travels on daily is dangerous and has many hilly sections which normally have rear wheel drive cars going no where.

Would a BMW with winter tyres make enough different to get past a glen which is steep?
Take your point on the snow, maybe this is more appropriate?

Maybe its just me but I can't stand long journeys in rough 4-pot diesels. I find the step up to a 6 makes a massive difference, either that or its just the experience of the cars I have driven.

http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

DoubleD

22,154 posts

107 months

Saturday 3rd December 2016
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ELUSIVEJIM said:
DoubleD said:
On summer tyres, yes. On winter tyres, no.
The road he travels on daily is dangerous and has many hilly sections which normally have rear wheel drive cars going no where.

Would a BMW with winter tyres make enough different to get past a glen which is steep?
It would certainly be better than any 4 wheel drive on summer tyres, but not as good as a 4 wheel driver on winter tyres.

GrantS508

Original Poster:

6 posts

121 months

Saturday 3rd December 2016
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Thanks for all the advice guys, I appreciate all the suggestions.

DJM7691 said:
This is what I would be driving.

I do a very similar daily distance to you, and went for a 330d Coupe.

I get 50+mpg on a run, 40-45 with mixed driving.

http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
My last car was a 335i which even with winters really struggled with the A96 when we had heavy snow fall in February. Love that engine though.

DJM7691 said:
Take your point on the snow, maybe this is more appropriate?

Maybe its just me but I can't stand long journeys in rough 4-pot diesels. I find the step up to a 6 makes a massive difference, either that or its just the experience of the cars I have driven.

http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
I agree with the bit about 4 pot diesels, having driven a friends 330d they do seem to be so much smoother and sound fantastic for what they are. I don't suppose you or anyone else here have much experience with that version of A6 have you?