Looking for a 'more comfy' replacement for my diesel - just want something bigger than the Polo but dont think I can stretch to a PD Bora/Golf and may no longer do the miles to warrant a diesel. Also want a more comfortable ride than my Polo with its Sport suspension.
Anyway, had a look at some 1.6 SE Golf and Boras (52 reg so they are probably the 16v models).
The diesel was a dream on the motorway - what would the 1.6 be like, as they are having to pull a heavy car. I dont tend to cruise at more than 80mph so top end performance is not a requirement.
Will it be OK on the motorway - and would i get 40mpg as the VW brochures say.
Finally, how would an auto impact the speed/mpg. I test drove an auto and it still seemed quite lively (or lively enough for rear world motoring with all the speed cameras around). The auto-box seemed very smooth and offered a relaxing drive.
Any advice appreciated - just dont want to regret the change...
Anyway, had a look at some 1.6 SE Golf and Boras (52 reg so they are probably the 16v models).
The diesel was a dream on the motorway - what would the 1.6 be like, as they are having to pull a heavy car. I dont tend to cruise at more than 80mph so top end performance is not a requirement.
Will it be OK on the motorway - and would i get 40mpg as the VW brochures say.
Finally, how would an auto impact the speed/mpg. I test drove an auto and it still seemed quite lively (or lively enough for rear world motoring with all the speed cameras around). The auto-box seemed very smooth and offered a relaxing drive.
Any advice appreciated - just dont want to regret the change...