john96

Cheers for replies so far! Im looking at SE trim, and 2WD so limited to the 110 diesel :'( Its a shame we cant spec 16 inch wheels as an option either!

I like the yeti!! Just trying to minimise costs!!

Hi all, Would the 1.2/1.4 petrol be a better long termer than diesel? Big diesel advantage is mpg, given that fuel is probably never going to be cheap again, is to me a good reason for buying one. However petrols have fewer expensive things to go wrong-DMF, DPF, turbo ( I know petrols have them too, but they seem to last longer!) Also the petrols are chain not belt driven, so shouldnt need changing. My mileage is approx 8-10k yearly, and the drive to work is 20 miles each way without stop start traffic. I like the idea of diesel, but scared that 3-5 years down the line, Im going to get a big bill that wipes out fuel saings!!! HELP!! lol

Try Griffin tax free, they supply to the forces and expats, I have been quoted 500 quid extra for LHD, a wait of upto 6 months (get a diesel then!!) with a deposit of 20%. LHD lights come fitted.

Surely this merits a visit to your local breakers, there must be a few fabias that have been scrapped by now.

So far so good then, eh!! Have to be honest, want the petrol to do 40+, ideally 45!! without mimsing!!!

Guys, Had a test drive in 1.4se, enjoyed it! However I reckon I do around 10k P.A so should I be looking at the diesel or even the 1.2? I assume the performance of all 3 is quite similar, but in these expensive times is the diesel mpg worth the extra outlay? official figures (combined) are; 1.2- 44.1 1.4- 41.5 2.0(110)- 52.3. I know real life gives totally different figures, anyone have their averages to hand, especially the 1.4 and 2.0 110.

Is the 5 speed box any more of a strain to drive than the 6? Clive, I belive that 6 months is the norm? But is it not the dsg models that take the longest?

James Im at bovington in Dorset now, I leave next month! You probably know how much I can get them for with the Tax Free thing, but need to get LHD headlights as well! Also come back to pick it up...

Has anyone driven both 2+4wd and do they feel any different? I guess that the 4wd will have more torque, but as the 4wd is also around 200kg(??) heavier, what is nicer to drive? the 1.4 scares me a little mpg wise!!

Thanks for the quick replies, Im in Dorset at the moment, but Im in the Army and getting posted back to Germany next month I (if I like the test drive) intend keeping it for a few years so would like it to be as reliable as possible. My drive to work there is 20 miles each way, mostly A roads and no traffic jams! Must add that my budget is nearly bust at those prices so I dont want an elegance!! lol

Hi all, waiting for test drive to get sorted, is this the best option for the 2wd versions? Not planning to go off road, so I assume 4wd is not needed? The SE seems to have most of what I want. Ta!

Car is going to be for work, 20 mile commute each way on clear A-roads. Needs to be reliable!! Thats why I fancied an octy, until I read about clutch+turbo dramas! I know most if not all diesels have expensive parts that go wrong, just trying to work out how likely it is that I could get bitten! 6K here only gets high milers, although usually FSH. Never owned a diesel before, is this the time to do it?

I know it sounds daft but the thought of turbo or clutch going wrong, with the associated bills, is making me think is getting a diesel worth it? Especially as just one failing wipes out the fuel cost benefit! HELP!!!

Given that my budget is 6k max, and I am after the Elegance spec. Should I be worried about this as all cars in this price range are 90k+ ? I dont want to buy something that could cost at least another 1-2k to put right.

Gents, If the turbo is kaput on a 1.9 pd, what is a realistic cost for replacement?

there is one on trader at the moment with satnav for 5k, but tbh I should wait until another colour appears!!

Hi all, Do they suffer from carwash scratches etc, constantly needing to be washed?

Phoned up today, and its already gone!!! search goes on...

Spent the last hour going through old posts!! Before MY 07 there is no aux socket fitted seemingly. So given that the one I am going to see is a 56, doubt its got one!

Ta Mike, Where would the aux socket be on a 56 model?

Going to look at elegance tomorrow that has this fitted. Can it be connected to usb? and is it any use anyway??

If no maxidot fitted is the info displayed between tacho and speedo smaller, so there appears to be a blank on the lower part?

Hi all, Got around 5k to play with and looking at octy 2. Already seen a few elegance at this price, but none with the above features (1.9 derv engine of choice). Should I keep looking until one with these features turns up, or was there not that many with those options anyway. These features are not a dealbreaker, but are things I would like. Not seen any L+K either, which i know would have them! Only thing I dont want is ESP!

Cheers, Looking at 05-07 models so what I want to see is ASR on button!