'56 Octavia estate 1.9tdi DSG Elegance to '15 Rapid Spaceback SE Sport 1.4Tsi DSG

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OK...here we go! Now into retirement and feeling 'apprehensive'. I've always been 'into cars' with a list so long it's embarrassing! However....my difficulty...My current car is one previous owner, known previous owner, a friend equally into cars, with all receipts, blah, blah, blah. My business (surveying) and moving foreign students, with typical baggage, will stop. There may be the senile downsizing so I'm looking at an additional vehicle now. Something sensible but can produce a smile. We are primarily 'city' with the occasional high speed venture so DSG keeps the blood pressure down! 

 

I've looked at the Fabia but the rear legroom is tight.

 

The latest Rapid Spaceback SE Sport is interesting but only 90bhp with DSG....not exactly 'Sport'!

 

I don't need a new car so I'm thinking about the previous early 2015 Rapid Spaceback SE Sport with the 1.4Tsi engine (old engine, chain/belt?), available with the 7 speed, dry clutch, DSG.

 

I'm aiming for a 'grief free' future so I really would appreciate reality input. ;-)