Hi Folks,
Mrs C is seriously contemplating parting company with her first generation A Class Merc and replacing it with... ...er, an A2.
Being a TDI owner, I know as much as I need to about the 3 cylinder oil burner, but I am a little less knowledgeable about the petrol variants. I am not trying to re-invent the wheel here, i.e. TDI or petrol; I genuinely am looking for some 1.4 and 1.6FSI ownership experiences.
With what will no doubt be a fairly low budget, the prospect of our second A2 being petrol is at the higher percentage end of the scale.
I have not driven any of the petrol cars either so I am really looking for feedback on such things as:-
Many, many thanks in advance on behalf of us both.
Darren
Mrs C is seriously contemplating parting company with her first generation A Class Merc and replacing it with... ...er, an A2.
Being a TDI owner, I know as much as I need to about the 3 cylinder oil burner, but I am a little less knowledgeable about the petrol variants. I am not trying to re-invent the wheel here, i.e. TDI or petrol; I genuinely am looking for some 1.4 and 1.6FSI ownership experiences.
With what will no doubt be a fairly low budget, the prospect of our second A2 being petrol is at the higher percentage end of the scale.
I have not driven any of the petrol cars either so I am really looking for feedback on such things as:-
- Fuel economy, (predominantly in town - £ per mile comparison, fill up cost at the pump - roughly)
- Is the 1.4 as lack lustre as some make out? (judging by Humps display at Castle Combe, I have serious doubts!)
- Achilles heel – 1.6 coil packs, other common issues?
- What are the road tax costs for each?
- General thoughts on newer car, higher miles or older car with less miles?
Many, many thanks in advance on behalf of us both.
Darren