What to replace the Punto with?

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Johann-you chopping the A2 or running the 6 as a second car?.

Doesn't the top range 6 come with BOSE as standard?.

Steve - 2002 1.4SE petrol, Silver, black/black interior, Then an identical replacement 2003 A2. Now a Toyota Corolla 1.6 T-Spirit
 
One thing I do like about the Mazda 6 is the rear light cluster, nice...

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Had a look at the Mazda 6. Very nice car but it just didn't feel special to be in. The top storage box on the top of the dashboard felt like it was going to break in my hands.

Just round the corner was the Skoda garage. At first Kim refused to come in with me but after a while she did. Looks like Skoda still have a way to go before some people take them seriously.[1]

After sitting in the Octavia vRS, I was most impressed. If it didn't have the badges on it, it could have been an Audi. Lot of car for the money.

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1.4SE petrol. http://www.audi-a2.co.uk/uk14.htm
 
OK, moved on from the Skoda now and I think I've seen the car.

Ex demonstrator, Passat V5, dark matallic blue with full cream leather interior, xenon's, rear parking sensors, front fogs, DSP, basically everything I could want. And it's over 6 grand under list.[23]

Now to have a chat with the bank manager.[11]

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Back from hols so was a bit slow in doing all the rounds on here...

Mazda will replace our current Golf 2.3 V5... it will have a DVD sat nav so that horrible top of dash storage box will be a colour screen for that... Car is the SO's and not mine... so I will still be an Audi man!

As to a V5 Passat... you'll LOVE the sound the engine makes. Not sure how strong it will feel in the heavier Passat... but in our Golf you get o-60 in 7,9 seconds! Not bad and that 5 cylinder sounds great too... and if you love the TDI A2... you'll love this and you will have 8 cylinders in total like most 2 car families BUT spread very weirdly!!! The engine noise of the V5 is the one thing that will be missed the most by far when Golf is replaced by a 4 cylinder and very noisy Mazda... the other things that will be missed I guess is the interior quality of the Golf and the automatic wipers that the 6 does not have. And yes the Sport comes with standard BOSE, Xenon lights with washers, standard metallic paint, climatronic, cruise control and all the other normal goodies...

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2001 A2 TDI SE Crystal Blue with Open Sky, 6CD Symphony II, BOSE upgrade, DIS and HALF a winterpack!

iPAQ 3970 with Sat-Nav sleeve, rear cupholders, luggage net and floppy wiper!

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It's the Punto's 3rd birthday next week, so tax, MOT and a service are all due over the next few days.

Luckily I don't have to bother with all that now.

As for the Passat, I moved quickly on it as it's such a specced up car I didn't want to miss out on it. Plus the fact it stands out from the average Passat with its colour and interior. The engine does sound lovely when you give it some. Quite deep and throaty.

As we have a petrol A2, we'll have 9 cylinders between us now.

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1.4SE petrol. http://www.audi-a2.co.uk/uk14.htm
 
... oops... I thought you had a 3 cylinder one!!! :D... Enjoy the Passat! Looking forward to the pictures then...

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2001 A2 TDI SE Crystal Blue with Open Sky, 6CD Symphony II, BOSE upgrade, DIS and HALF a winterpack!

iPAQ 3970 with Sat-Nav sleeve, rear cupholders, luggage net and floppy wiper!

http://www.audi-a2.co.uk/uk23.htm
 
I see that the current hourly rates for servicing have increased, Volvo main agents £115 per hour. Is that a rip off or what? I am looking for an independant who uses Volvo parts, after all if they are pattern parts it's not a Volvo is it? I must admit to an after market battery, after each service they say "that's not a Volvo battery" in a very accusing tone. "Dead right at your prices". I don't really want to give up the search and revert to the hole in the wall service.
 
They must be out there somewhere, I have stuck with the Audi dealership thus far, but I expect the bill to increase for the A4 as time goes on so will have to look elsewhere...coming up 5 years old now

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There comes a time when the warranty expires, we are no longer tied to the dealer and reality sets in. I used to do all my own maintenance, I just can't be bothered now. My Volvo dealer (now taken over_) used to reduce prices by about 25% after the warranty was over just to retain your business. He couldn't give a toss now, he doesn't even send reminders. Why should I stay loyal, or even buy from him in future? Or even buy a Volvo again? It all went pear shaped when Fords bought Volvo
 
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I presume the V5 is the same as in the Toledo-is it 150 or 170BHP (presume 170bhp). I remember Top Gear test driving the V5 Toledo and the engine was given particular praise for smoothness and power delivery.

My local SEAT dealer has a Toledo V5 (2003 52) with sat nav, climate etc etc for £15k. Only £1500 more than my Corolla!. Gits.

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