999Pooch's next car - Passat Alltrack 190 DSG

[999pooch]

So not a declaration of what I've chosen, but a thread of collective thoughts and kindful suggestions from the Briskoda massive

My current car, the Golf R, is due to be returned in July 2016, and with some car builds well in excess of 6months I really need to get some idea of - what next?

The Golf has been a truly great all rounder, a few niggles, but completely outweighed by what is a great car. I will be sad to see it go, but I also like new cars, that great feeling of getting your new toy and discovering it's quirks, handling and performance. So a new car it will be

It's got to be an all rounder. It will be our only family car (wife & 16 year old). I also cart a lot of stuff from the cash & carry, so nothing smaller than the R which is surprisingly roomy with the back seats down.

It must handle well, no wallowy barges. Performance must be above average, I do like quick cars, but finding I have less and less time (& available roads) to take advantage of this. Definitely no slouches though, I want to overtake quickly & efficiently when required.

Pretty certain I want petrol (hybrida possibility), but think I've ruled out diesel. BMW 35d engine might be the only exception but even this is questionable.

AWD is high on the list, but not absolute. A great 2WD would be an option, but an AWD version of the same car would probaby be preferred.

I will be leasing, as my accountant is adamant he can save me much more this way A 2 year lease on a 10k miles is what I will go for, with a total cost not exceeding £11.5k over the period, but nearer £7.5k is my aim.

Oh and A few gadgets / creature comforts would be nice, & being on a lease, these would be better as standard equipment.

So, thoughts please. Given the plethora of cars out there what would you choose given the choice?

Edited 28 May, 2016 by 999pooch

[Defenderben]

Audi Rs3 or 2wd option Honda Type R (big boot)?

TBH I would struggle ATM to find something better than the R maybe the estate?

Lexus NX?

Edited 15 December, 2015 by Defenderben

[Llanigraham]

Yeti?

[999pooch]

Audi Rs3 or 2wd option Honda Type R (big boot)?

TBH I would struggle ATM to find something better than the R maybe the estate?

Audi RS3 is what I've had on my list for a while, but can't find one under £12.5k for a 2 year / 10k lease. As good a car as it is I'm not prepared to pay that much for a billy bare bones spec'd car. Would rather get another R. I keep hoping that a great deal pops up on the RS though, but it's not looking good as demand seems high.

Not looked at the Civic, but might be a bit chavvy for me. At 44 I'm looking for more understated looks might go and have a look though.

As you said, the R takes some beating as an all rounder

Edited 15 December, 2015 by 999pooch

[999pooch]

Yeti?

Definitely an option, though bizarrely having had 2 Skoda's and driven most of the models, I've never sat in or driven a Yeti. I do like the look of them.

Added to list of cars to go and look at

[Defenderben]

The Honda is too chavvy, I looked the weekend also no heated seats or leather option :(

[vrskeith]

Won't be an M2 for you then.

 

Thought you had eyes for an M4?

[john999boy]

If you're already thinking about the 335xd, why not consider the 272bhp A4 quattro? Bang up to date with the latest tech too!

[vRS Joe]

There's been some very attractive deals on 330d & 335d Beemers lately

Edited 15 December, 2015 by vRS Joe

[vrskeith]

Audi RS3 is what I've had on my list for a while, but can't find one under £12.5k for a 2 year / 10k lease. As good a car as it is I'm not prepared to pay that much for a billy bare bones spec'd car. Would rather get another R. I keep hoping that a great deal pops up on the RS though, but it's not looking good as demand seems high.

Not looked at the Civic, but might be a bit chavvy for me. At 44 I'm looking for more understated looks might go and have a look though.

As you said, the R takes some beating as an all rounder

Where is the R400 when you want it? lol

 

Not considered the Focus RS?- delivery lead time issue?

Edited 16 December, 2015 by vrskeith

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Posted 01 October 2015 - 18:54

999pooch, on 01 Oct 2015 - 18:34, said:

Some cheap BMW 340i deals starting to appear

999pooch,

So when will the deal be done?

The thought process 999pooch

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999pooch, on 01 Oct 2015 - 18:34, said:

Some cheap BMW 340i deals starting to appear

999pooch,

So when will the deal be done?

The thought process 999pooch

Good shout on the Ford RS and 340i, althoughh not sure any lease deals will be available on the RS.

Have you seen the 340i on a good lease lately?

The 330e is on offer, not a bad looking car but no proper reviews yet.

Will need to put a list together of these cars so I don't lose track:)

Edited 16 December, 2015 by 999pooch

[999pooch]

If you're already thinking about the 335xd, why not consider the 272bhp A4 quattro? Bang up to date with the latest tech too!

Is that the new A4? Last car I owned was the S4, great engine but chasis was poor. Think the new platform will be much better in the A4.

Don't really want an oil burner, the BMW 35d (3 or 4 series), might sway if the price was right. Is the Audi engine as good?

[Wardy]

340i Touring I'd definitely look at, as an all-rounder.

 

Last I saw, it was around £340 a month business (so +VAT) which would put you around the £8k mark total outlay? Suppose there's deposit rate to consider there as well.

 

Just one example, https://www.nationwidevehiclecontracts.co.uk/BMW_3-series-saloon-new-model-340i-m-sport-65883.htm

[Wardy]

That's the saloon link above.

 

Touring, on a 3+23: https://www.nationwidevehiclecontracts.co.uk/BMW_touring-new-model-340i-m-sport-step-auto-65944.htm

[999pooch]

That's the saloon link above.

Touring, on a 3+23: https://www.nationwidevehiclecontracts.co.uk/BMW_touring-new-model-340i-m-sport-step-auto-65944.htm

This seems bloomin' good value-

340i Touring for £250+vat per month

https://www.contracthireandleasing.com/car-leasing-companies/independent-brokers/applied-leasing-limited/bmw/3-series/74911024/

This seems bonkers cheap-

330e hybrid for £167+vat!!

https://www.contracthireandleasing.com/car-leasing-companies/main-dealers/****-lovett-corporate-bmw/bmw/3-series/73326224/

Like both cars, not sure I love them.

[Tom_vRS]

This seems bloomin' good value-

340i Touring for £250+vat per month

https://www.contracthireandleasing.com/car-leasing-companies/independent-brokers/applied-leasing-limited/bmw/3-series/74911024/

This seems bonkers cheap-

330e hybrid for £167+vat!!

https://www.contracthireandleasing.com/car-leasing-companies/main-dealers/****-lovett-corporate-bmw/bmw/3-series/73326224/

Like both cars, not sure I love them.

With deals like that available it's amazing anyone ever buys a car outright. Outrageous value.

[Wardy]

That is bloody impressive. Thought you might see some good deals with the higher end 3s, but not that good! 

 

:-O

[999pooch]

With deals like that available it's amazing anyone ever buys a car outright. Outrageous value.

If you have a business, a lease is set against tax & you claim half the Vat back aswell

[Wardy]

No meets brainer

 

[999pooch]

So initial shortlist, will add to as I get more suggestions -

BMW 340i

RS3 (if lease prices reduce by more than 10%)

BMW 330e

Mercedes c350e

Golf R

Yeti (not sure which one)

BMW 335xd

Ford RS (unlikely as lease deals unlikely to be good)

[Wardy]

From your list, I don't think the Yeti cuts it performance wise. Given the most powerful one now made available is a 2.0TDI CR150.

[john999boy]

Is that the new A4? Last car I owned was the S4, great engine but chasis was poor. Think the new platform will be much better in the A4.

Don't really want an oil burner, the BMW 35d (3 or 4 series), might sway if the price was right. Is the Audi engine as good?

 

Yes it's the newly released A4 - details here. Dunno how good the engine (3.0) is though as I only managed to drive the 150 demo that was available. The local dealers aren't getting any big engined cars in until January at the earliest.

[Furbytom]

I may be biased but how about an M135i?

Would tick a lot of your boxes - biggish boot, 5-door, very quick, RWD handling fun, nice 6-cyl soundtrack. And most importantly it's not a diesel!

[999pooch]

I may be biased but how about an M135i?

Would tick a lot of your boxes - biggish boot, 5-door, very quick, RWD handling fun, nice 6-cyl soundtrack. And most importantly it's not a diesel!

Deffo on the list not the best looking car, but a beaut of an engine.

If the right deal comes along.........