I'm thinking of changing my car as I'd like a change. I'd probably regret it though....

What would be a good replacement?

Priorities:

Excellent handling

economical

decent boot

reasonably quick

I guess a used Mondeo STDCI would be the logical choice, but they're expensive to buy.

How much would a tidy 52 Octavia vRS (with APR remap) and 44K miles be worth?

A diesel Octy vRS?

for <£10k...

btw, how does an ST TDCI compare with a vRS diesel?

Not driven either, so cant compare.

But I'd imagine both meet all your points.

Not driven either, so cant compare.

But I'd imagine both meet all your points.

useful info then

I've driven a TDCi 130 mondeo 6 speed and it flies. The only thing it's lacking is decent suspension. Enter the ST....

Seriously, great handling, effortless torque and did I mention the great handling? If I needed a diesel, I would have one.

I'd expected so.... Hmm tempting...

btw, what's the Mazda MPS like?

Leon?

Steve

I'd like a bigger boot than a Leon and something not VAG, just for a change -although a Octavia II vRS would be good, just a bit too expensive.

The Mondeo ST TDIC is an awesome car, I can't think of anything better for £10k tbh.

Your vRS is probably worth at most £7500.

Dare I say it....

A Jag X-Type 2.0D or 2.2D Estate in Sport Guise?

:sofahide:

nah. I'd sooner have the Mondeo, althought the Jag estate would be a better size than the Mondeo wagon.

I know one thing , You'll regret trading in your vRS! I got rid of mine in 2003 , and it still hurts now , I still cannot afford another one......

I know one thing , You'll regret trading in your vRS! I got rid of mine in 2003 , and it still hurts now , I still cannot afford another one......

depends what you trade it in for, surely?

If it has to be a diesel then you may consider the Mazda6 TD 143PS. They can be had for under 10K on autotrader and are a good drivers car. Same goes for the 6 Sport 2.3. petrol. Very good drivers car and decent spec for the money, again, under 10K for a decent motor.

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nah. I'd sooner have the Mondeo, althought the Jag estate would be a better size than the Mondeo wagon.

Why not have best of both world as the Mondeo ST TDCI is available in estate version

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ST TDCi has always been on my maybe list. If I were looking for something bigger it'd be that or an older 5 series BMW diesel (525d 02 plates for that sort of money)