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[omega3000]

No one has mentioned the Meriva, is there a reason for that...?

Yeah its a Vauxhall  Only joking , didnt they use the fiat engine in that 

[tunnie]

Looking at the list of contenders, you are going to do some serious miles to pay back any MPG advantage. 

[05omegav6]

The Meriva doesn't have a proper auto box, only a cvt one, so potential for some serious failings

[brendan1983]

Why not consider one of these?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201403252796846/sort/default/usedcars/price-from/4000/model/superb/transmission/automatic/make/skoda/fuel-type/diesel/postcode/po155ab/price-to/7500/radius/1500/maximum-mileage/up_to_60000_miles/engine-size-cars/2l_to_2-5l/page/1/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew?logcode=p

*Edited for an auto one

[brendan1983]

Or an Octavia if that's too big...

[05omegav6]

Or an Octavia if that's too big...

Altea is same chassis and alot cheaper, with higher driving position/easier access too

[hoody]

Ford S-max,my mate bought a diesel auto two years ago and its been a great car,put nearly 60,000 miles on it in that time.like this

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201401191142926/sort/default/usedcars/transmission/automatic/page/2/model/s-max/postcode/pa29rb/radius/1501/fuel-type/diesel/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/make/ford?logcode=p

[Kevin Wood]

Ford S-max,my mate bought a diesel auto two years ago and its been a great car,put nearly 60,000 miles on it in that time.like this

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201401191142926/sort/default/usedcars/transmission/automatic/page/2/model/s-max/postcode/pa29rb/radius/1501/fuel-type/diesel/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/make/ford?logcode=p

Be brave to go for an Auto diesel one, though.

[hoody]

He has  been all over europe in his and it hasn't let him down yet,he can only drive auto's too

[Crazycarzowner]

I got the Superb 2.5tdi Auto, and so far so good. Done over 20k since I bought it and I'm well pleased. Mine is the elegance and is top of the range with leather seats, electric everything, heated front & rear seats. For me the DSG autobox is not that bad, if a bit lazy and I've read the supposed horror stories about when they go wrong but it is usually lack of maintenance i.e. not changing fluid / filter. One of these supposed sealed for life units which on the label says service at 60k. Usual signs are they start to slip in reverse and then go bang. Lots of guys on the Skoda forum who like you guys 'look after' their cars properly and don't believe what dumb manufacturers say, service the boxes when they are due and they've lasted well, some north of 200k.
I currently get about 42mpg on the 40 mile run to work, and I must say its very comfortable. Dealer servicing is excellent too & free courtesy cars in the bargin.

[Stemo]

I got the Superb 2.5tdi Auto, and so far so good. Done over 20k since I bought it and I'm well pleased. Mine is the elegance and is top of the range with leather seats, electric everything, heated front & rear seats. For me the DSG autobox is not that bad, if a bit lazy and I've read the supposed horror stories about when they go wrong but it is usually lack of maintenance i.e. not changing fluid / filter. One of these supposed sealed for life units which on the label says service at 60k. Usual signs are they start to slip in reverse and then go bang. Lots of guys on the Skoda forum who like you guys 'look after' their cars properly and don't believe what dumb manufacturers say, service the boxes when they are due and they've lasted well, some north of 200k.
I currently get about 42mpg on the 40 mile run to work, and I must say its very comfortable. Dealer servicing is excellent too & free courtesy cars in the bargin.

Drop yours off in your uniform, do yer? 

[Crazycarzowner]

Drop yours off in your uniform, do yer?

Erm..........No! 

[X30XE]

Looking at the list of contenders, you are going to do some serious miles to pay back any MPG advantage. 

I've been looking for 'the point' all day, and it transpires you had it all along 

My 2p...

If you want a new car, and it makes you happy, do it; you only live once     ...but don't fool yourself into believing that it'll save you cheese. It likely won't unless you vastly reduce your standards. 

If anyone wants an XF I can arrange a discount for OOF peeps  ... www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231196619479

[cem_devecioglu]

I got the Superb 2.5tdi Auto, and so far so good. Done over 20k since I bought it and I'm well pleased. Mine is the elegance and is top of the range with leather seats, electric everything, heated front & rear seats. For me the DSG autobox is not that bad, if a bit lazy and I've read the supposed horror stories about when they go wrong but it is usually lack of maintenance i.e. not changing fluid / filter. One of these supposed sealed for life units which on the label says service at 60k. Usual signs are they start to slip in reverse and then go bang. Lots of guys on the Skoda forum who like you guys 'look after' their cars properly and don't believe what dumb manufacturers say, service the boxes when they are due and they've lasted well, some north of 200k.
I currently get about 42mpg on the 40 mile run to work, and I must say its very comfortable. Dealer servicing is excellent too & free courtesy cars in the bargin.

dsg autoboxes are very good until the day they fail!   

[Andy B]

.....
If anyone wants an XF  ......

I'd love an estate ............ trouble is they're far too new yet for my wallet