ianjohnsonws14
Member
Am in the process of deciding what to replace a Passat 1.8T with, the A2 is the daily transport of SWMBO.
Test drives so far are Octavia Elegance TDI 130 Est. and Mondeo Mk4 2.0TDCI (Zetec 115bhp hatch and Ghia 128bhp est).
So far the Skoda seems to be winning but the family won't let me have one! Feels better built than the Mondeo, ride/handlng better than the Passat, ride better than Mondeo, handling not as good. Spec is better than both, especially on L&K version and with the ASL turned off it is fun in the wet! Are the family right to avoid the Skoda or should I stands firm, after all the components are the same as you get in VW/Audi as is the QA system they are built to - dealers have a better reputation as well!
Was trying to avoid the outgoing Passat but the new highline spec looks promising, SE spec plus leather and winter pack for £130 more than SE at list. Pity they do not fit the 115bhp engine!
Ian
2002 1.4 Petrol SE, silver with climate control.
Why are NEARLY all the A2s in Lichfield are silver ? ? ?
Test drives so far are Octavia Elegance TDI 130 Est. and Mondeo Mk4 2.0TDCI (Zetec 115bhp hatch and Ghia 128bhp est).
So far the Skoda seems to be winning but the family won't let me have one! Feels better built than the Mondeo, ride/handlng better than the Passat, ride better than Mondeo, handling not as good. Spec is better than both, especially on L&K version and with the ASL turned off it is fun in the wet! Are the family right to avoid the Skoda or should I stands firm, after all the components are the same as you get in VW/Audi as is the QA system they are built to - dealers have a better reputation as well!
Was trying to avoid the outgoing Passat but the new highline spec looks promising, SE spec plus leather and winter pack for £130 more than SE at list. Pity they do not fit the 115bhp engine!
Ian
2002 1.4 Petrol SE, silver with climate control.
Why are NEARLY all the A2s in Lichfield are silver ? ? ?