Hi everyone

 

I've been browsing the forums for a while and decided it was about time I joined!

 

Very happy with my 59 plate 1.8TSI hatchback in blue, coming from a very basic Renault clio. Driving is night and day, loving this car and looking to take care of it and improve little niggles as I go.

 

Went camping with it recently in the peak district and I'm impressed with how practical and spacious this car is! Fitted two bikes in the rear along with gear easily with just the two rear seats folded down. 

 

I just miss not having a higher fuel economy, I'm used to getting 55mpg+ coming from a diesel, but I do shorter journeys so a petrol makes sense here and the power is just right, as I'm missing the thrills I used to get from riding motorbikes.

Hello and welcome!

I too made the switch from diesel to petrol and the drop in fuel economy for short trips is a bit of a pain.

On longer runs it's not so bad though, and while I never minded the growly rumble of my diesel, I'm enjoying the smooth and quiet engine in my Octavia.