Hello all,
I need to get a new car as I’ve been overseas and my old banger has died of rot during this time.
Typical Dad requirements: fast but practical, an eye on running costs but a strong draw to the beautiful sound of a rumbling V8. Budget is £15-20k but also keeping an eye on lease deals. Mileage is a standard 10-12k typically, so focused on petrols.
Cars noted so far:
Octavia vRS: previously owned, perhaps too slow and too quiet. Great car though.
Seat Cupra 300 ST: look lovely, decent noise and fast enough. Lease deal likely.
Golf R: As per Cupra but I don’t like the looks on the Estate as much as Cupra or vRS
V60 Polestar: ticks all boxes but I think, just out of budget
C63 AMG: just not a sensible option. Would be older, far higher running costs but I can’t help but want to hear that engine every day.
Giulia Veloce: not as practical, I think too expensive but absolutely gorgeous to look at.
Audi S4 Avant: I think like the Merc, would be older with high running costs but again, a lovely motor.
A lot of heart over head issues here. The Cupra or vRS seem like the sensible choice but I’m drawn to the older, sexier Audi or Merc - both of which are more likely to go pop in some way and give an expensive bill.
Hopefully you can help by offering some opinions, guidance and advice!
I need to get a new car as I’ve been overseas and my old banger has died of rot during this time.
Typical Dad requirements: fast but practical, an eye on running costs but a strong draw to the beautiful sound of a rumbling V8. Budget is £15-20k but also keeping an eye on lease deals. Mileage is a standard 10-12k typically, so focused on petrols.
Cars noted so far:
Octavia vRS: previously owned, perhaps too slow and too quiet. Great car though.
Seat Cupra 300 ST: look lovely, decent noise and fast enough. Lease deal likely.
Golf R: As per Cupra but I don’t like the looks on the Estate as much as Cupra or vRS
V60 Polestar: ticks all boxes but I think, just out of budget
C63 AMG: just not a sensible option. Would be older, far higher running costs but I can’t help but want to hear that engine every day.
Giulia Veloce: not as practical, I think too expensive but absolutely gorgeous to look at.
Audi S4 Avant: I think like the Merc, would be older with high running costs but again, a lovely motor.
A lot of heart over head issues here. The Cupra or vRS seem like the sensible choice but I’m drawn to the older, sexier Audi or Merc - both of which are more likely to go pop in some way and give an expensive bill.
Hopefully you can help by offering some opinions, guidance and advice!
