VW Scrappage Scheme

[dojo]

So running my old smoker MK V TDi as its cheap as chips... but VW scrappage scheme got me wondering.

With the scrappage scheme (5k) and plug in grant (2.5k) could pick up a new GTE golf for 22.5k

The kicker is that the GTi is cheaper rrp and with just the scrappage scheme (4k) works out 22.5k

with 4% ish on PCP could make either pretty affordable... obviously the GTi is quicker (1sec 0-60) but the GTE returns almost double the MPG!!!

Are there any other cars out there return performance and fun for this kind of price? Focus ST isn't available on scheme!

I do about 15k miles a year and spend about 2.5 hours a day in car so needs to be something comfortable too.

I know won't be as cheap to run as the old TDi but maybe these numbers are too good to turn down??

[ZX10R NIN]

In your case the GTE won't be doing double the mileage of the GTI the GTE works in a very specific way (ie short journeys) to get those figures (all hybrids use this calculation that can be misleading) in your case you'll be seeing between 40-45mpg at which point I'd take the GTI every time.

Hope this helps.

[oldmanbm]

I am looking to replace my wife's 'old' Polo 2014 at the end of the year. Sitting in the driveway is 'Slug' my daily driver a 1995 Clio 1.9D - so uncool the kids refuse to travel in it. It's old and will probably not MOT again so a perfect scrappage vehicle. Trouble is no good deals that allow you to stack scrappage on top of discount - had a row with my local Hyundai dealer over a new i20 that he was listing at nearly £14000 the £2000 off for the old Clio. Cost to change £12000. A quick trawl of the net showed any number of dealers who would sell me a new one for less without scrappage!

[Dr G]

ZX10R NIN said:

in your case you'll be seeing between 40-45mpg at which point I'd take the GTI every time.

I get 37 on commute in an S3; GTI being lighter and two wheel drive will better this.

No advantage in the GTE so take the fun option!

[Jag_NE]

I'm assuming at 2.5 hours a day in the car and 15k a year you do a fairly short but stop start commute? If you have a charge point at work I would take the GTE as you will be able to commute for a large part (maybe all?) using e power. If you are going to keep the car a long time it would probably equate to quite a saving in running costs.