My 23 year old niece works for guide dogs ,and is looking for a newish car.

I've recommended a nearly new spaceback 1.6 tdi 90 SE.

She does about 500miles per week and wants low tax and running costs.

She might have to carry 1 or 2 dogs.

What do you think?

My 23 year old niece works for guide dogs ,and is looking for a newish car.

I've recommended a nearly new spaceback 1.6 tdi 90 SE.

She does about 500miles per week and wants low tax and running costs.

She might have to carry 1 or 2 dogs.

What do you think?

 

Dacia?

Main problem with the Spaceback is the lack of Space in the back.

 

If not a Skoda Fabia mk2 Estate, (demonstrator or one in stock ) or the All New 3rd Generation Fabia Estate in 2015,

maybe a Seat Ibiza ST.

 

george

Edited 20 October, 201411 yr by goneoffSKi

Spaceback has headroom in the back sufficient for tall people, but far smaller boot compared to Rapid liftback. Might not be enough room in the boot for the dogs. Roomster could be better for this.

I thought the Roomster and Dacia were too lacking in street cred for a 23 year old young lady.

I think the Space back is maybe stretching  the limit.

I did consider the series II fabia estates,but the nearly new prices seemed high considering the III is just around the corner.

Spaceback is only the right car if she really wants an Audi A3. Otherwise, an estate car would be far better.

Spaceback is only the right car if she really wants an Audi A3. Otherwise, an estate car would be far better.

You've hit the nail on the head .

Those A3 Sportback prices are too high...

Why do people keep knocking the poor old Spaceback, had four adults in the car, plus my dads wheel chair and some shopping in the boot, on a Sunday run to Derbyshire and back. Plenty of room for our needs, comfy and good pace and economy from the TSI 105 motor.

 

 

TP

It is good for adults, just not for 2 dogs in the boot...

It is good for adults, just not for 2 dogs in the boot...

 

Depends on the size of the dog/s in question; best speak to a friendly dealer to see if its right for the animal/s concerned.

 

 

TP

Guide dogs (OP) tend to require at least Mk1 Octy estate sized boot for a pair to be comfortable in. Think Golden Retrievers, Labradors and German Shepherds. Not Chihuahuas.

Edited 20 October, 201411 yr by dieselV6

Well she lives in the country so back to the Dacia Duster then.  Looks a bit like a 4WD, Cheap, Economical diesel model, Room for dogs.  I considered the cheapest model of it before looking at Skoda/SEAT

 

Brand New petrols £8499

Diesel with 2k miles £9800

 

Scratch the petrol - running costs are a bit steep.

 

 

Mind you, the OP's original proposal TDI 90 are all north of 11.5k on autotrader

Edited 20 October, 201411 yr by camelspyyder

I thought the Roomster and Dacia were too lacking in street cred for a 23 year old young lady.

I think the Space back is maybe stretching  the limit.

I did consider the series II fabia estates,but the nearly new prices seemed high considering the III is just around the corner.

 

Horses for courses.   Here, way and west in the land of the cotton, and other places like Devon and Yorkshire moors, non-urban Scotland and Wales bit, if you want a proper hard working car, people tend to buy what works all year round, Land Rovers, Skodas, Lada (just won their first WTCC event), Scoobys etc.  They leave the pretty boy/girl fashion accesories, Beetles (modern),  Fiat 500s, Minis for the urban dwellers who want style over substance.  Just come back from Brittany and I would say they are buying as many new Dacias as Renaults, why?  Because it is half the price and does the job.  

 

If people want to spend the thick end of £15 to £20K on a Euro box, which could suddenly fall a third in value in the first year or two and if/when the Euro trends downwards as their economic crisis deepens or buy something, like a Dacia, or a full sized Rapid or Toledo which is sensibly priced ie  enough change out of £15K to run it for a year.  Less car debt so one can pay the rent or put aside to put a deposit down after the housing market corrects.   

Edited 20 October, 201411 yr by lol-lol

We did the deal yesterday.

4 month old,3000 mile, Spaceback SE 1.6 TDI 90,in silver with 17" alloys ,spare wheel ,car mats and 3 rear headrests.

1 years tax(£30.) A service and reset to variable servicing,remainder of 3 years warranty ,for £12900.

I went on a long test drive with my niece and was surprisingly impressed.

She was over the moon,especially with it's overtaking ability.(she has a 9 year old Micra.)

Sounds like a very good deal and the 17" wheels don't seem to adversely effect the Spaceback's ride like they do on other Skoda models.

 

 

TP

If it's the one on Horton's website it looks very smart with the big wheels  

We did the deal yesterday.

4 month old,3000 mile, Spaceback SE 1.6 TDI 90,in silver with 17" alloys ,spare wheel ,car mats and 3 rear headrests.

1 years tax(£30.) A service and reset to variable servicing,remainder of 3 years warranty ,for £12900.

I went on a long test drive with my niece and was surprisingly impressed.

She was over the moon,especially with it's overtaking ability.(she has a 9 year old Micra.)

Well seeing this makes me realise I had an exceptional deal 3 weeks ago, Rapid SE TDI 105 in red with the same as above. 6 months old 2200 miles £10995. That was the price on the screen, my debit card was out of my pocket on the PDQ! I can't help but wonder if the dealers had made a mistake. Unfortunately the engine management light came on yesterday, called Skoda Assist who arrived within the time slot I was given and diagnosed a faulty sensor. Skoda Assist could not repair but followed to the dealers ( not the supplying one) and brought me home. Skoda UK called to advise there would be a replacement car at the dealers in a couple of hours. Whilst being disappointed to have the problem  I can't fault the service from Skoda. Hopefully I'll be back in the Rapid on Monday