Hello,

 

We now have a 68 reg Karoq, 1.5 SE L DST which replaced a 08 Honda Jazz 1.3 CVT.

The Jazz was getting on - we bought as ex-demo with a view to keeping for about 10 years and kept it 11 years as we needed a change and traded it in.

We needed something which was more comfortable given the state of many roads, not diesel, seating a bit higher and thus not going down into the car when getting in, a good headroom (for taller people which was a main reason for buying a Jazz), flexible room and a bit bigger all round.

So we spent a few months looking at all the suitable manufacturers, visited half a dozed dealers and sat in various similar cars and then shortlisted the VW Tiguan, SEAT Ateca and Skoda Karoq.

After reading various reviews and comparisons, we put the Karoq first.  The SEAT, described as sporty and thus firmer suspension was less favourable than the softer suspension of the Karoq and the VW was +£5k more for whatever you wanted.

So we visited the dealer for a test drive and it was ok, it was the right spec, and almost brand new - 5 months old, just under 5k miles and a good saving so we bought it.

The ride is softer than the Jazz, and it has some oomph.  The DSG performance and ride is similar to a Mondeo 2.0 petrol auto estate from 200 that my parent had and that was a lovely smooth ride.

Since buying I have found this forum with the multiple comments about 1.5 kangarooing - but we have the DSG.  It does not kangaroo.   However for the first 200 yards it is slight tough when cold and then ok.  The first 200 yards are downhill (very slight), and 7 90 degree bends so you don't get out of 2nd gear and it seems the engineer/gearbox is trying to work out how to run.  By comparison the Jazz CVT ran smoothly and our 2001 Vauxhall Agila 1.2 manual runs smoothly over this section.  So like some owners suggest, maybe the DSG masks the issues and we will be watching this space!

 

Also,

 

I bought GAP insurance but not from the dealer but online from Admiral and saved £200.

 

The car has the puncture repair spray kit option so will be looking at the various spare wheel thread(s).  And maybe mudflaps.

Hello Trev welcome along to Briskoda , good to have you with us .

A warm welcome to the Forum !  I agree, get yourself a proper spare, don't like those repair things, as much use as a chocolate tea pot