mark45

I was thinking of replacing my car in the near future, say 18 months I will be following this thread carefully since with great disappointment befell unto Thanks for writing this (highlighted added) Until this problem can be rectified on all new cars it seems illogical to purchase. Shame because I considered a Rapid 1.2TSi Tech.

LOL I know what you feel like. I have bought a brand new car myself although I paid in cash. Literally 2 weeks later they gave me my notice...I'm being made redundant :think:

Thanks everyone for your replies! On the basis that I tend to keep my cars for a long time, my current Nissan is still going nearly 10 years strong this year, and will be eventually passed down to family members. I can envisage the same thing happening to any new car that I would buy. I am not too concerned about the depreciation effects, etc, but more concerned now about ride comfort and such luxuries. But thank you anyway for the information, I appreciate it. Igloo, thanks for the heads-up. I will try and find out more information about this. I was not too concerned upgrading to 16" alloys if that's what you are referring too, apart from unnecessary cost, my enquiries into the Rio's upgrade on the '2' models leaves me to believe that the ride comfort on the 16" are not good as on the 15" - so assuming the same so far. I shall include the Maxidot system as other models of cars I've been looking at have had similar set-ups in this price range. So I will purchase and I think I will stick to the normal front fog lights! Now I hope you or other guys don't mind me asking to those Fabia drivers with a 1.2 TSI engine, but are you generally happy with wind/road/cabin noise? From reviews I understand that the diesels have a lot to be desired for, particularly the Greenline II version and the basic non TDI petrol engine are noisy. So far from the forum I am quite impressed, the new rio owners club forums are alive with problems with dash rattle and hyundai o.c. forums blazed with rear disc brake problems and ford with some gear changes and vw with expensive services and annoyance at cam belt (cannot afford the 1.2TSI in a polo obviously :p would have been the 1.4). I'm glad to come seaching here and nothing pops out of the extraordinary so far good first impressions

Hey guys. One of the new cars I've been thinking of getting is in my opinion theoretically: a hidden gem! In my research, I've come across Fiesta, Polo, Rio & Corsa to name a few and have found what I think is my next car purchase. A timing chain, high petrol MPG and bonus - a fast car (in 0-62 times) certainly the fastest I've come across in my price range. Plus one of the most practical in terms of rear passenger and boot space, also a simple design which I like. I want some help regarding options when buying a new car. Not sure exactly what it does, and the skoda.co.uk website doesn't seem to be working for me at time of writing I can't find out information as quickly or as easily as I want (can't access brochure, cannot configure car, etc.). Normally I would check up on the other manufacturer's websites and 'configure car' but since it's not working I hope you will have my sympathy Can someone enlighten me and give me a brief meaning to these options: Maxidot Telephone preparation GSM II with Bluetooth (preparation???) Cornering front fog lights vs front fog lights (what's the difference, not found this out) Front armrest (is this a storage compartment?) Small leather pack with 3 spoke MFSW for radio/telephone (is this media/bluetooth control mounted on steering wheel?) ESP with ASR (do I need this? £364 extra) Tyre pressure monitor (do I need this? doesn't the tyre repair kit come with a 'manual' one?) Ok thank you guys for any help.