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by thumbitin
Thu May 04, 2017 12:33 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Decision to make!
Replies: 19
Views: 21629

Re: Decision to make!

Did have a look at Jap cars but not sure what would be suitable in comparison to a Scirocco....what have you got?
by thumbitin
Thu May 04, 2017 11:48 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Decision to make!
Replies: 19
Views: 21629

Re: Decision to make!

Are we allowed to know how many posts it takes to unlock the classifieds? Or is that on a need to know basis?
by thumbitin
Thu May 04, 2017 11:47 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Decision to make!
Replies: 19
Views: 21629

Re: Decision to make!

Fuel consumption on your Stage 1 is definitely no worse than what I'm getting now then! Good news!
by thumbitin
Thu May 04, 2017 11:46 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Decision to make!
Replies: 19
Views: 21629

Re: Decision to make!

I'd certainly buy from a dealer with warranty, i have recently got rid of my bad penny, spent at least 8 occasions in the garage in a space of 12 months with all sorts of things wrong with it from fuel injectors (twice), fuel pump, throttle body (3 times), throttle pedal, coil packs.......... cost ...
by thumbitin
Tue May 02, 2017 6:57 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Decision to make!
Replies: 19
Views: 21629

Re: Decision to make!

Not yet....will try and hang around until it happens.
by thumbitin
Fri Apr 28, 2017 3:00 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Decision to make!
Replies: 19
Views: 21629

Re: Decision to make!

Good question, my maximum budget will be about 14k. I've seen a few around the 12k mark and these tend to be 2011 - 2012 if lucky, with 40k. I've had a look in all the normal places, not sure if allowed to link? I won't for the time being. Autotrader shows a couple of fairly good ones around the 13k...
by thumbitin
Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:05 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Decision to make!
Replies: 19
Views: 21629

Re: Decision to make!

Thank you very much for all your replies. I’ll start searching for some 2.0tsi right away. Need a test drive first of course…I’m 6’7” so need to make sure I fit! Do you think it would be best going to a main dealer? If I’m looking at something 2012 ish with 30k ish miles, it might be best to go to a...
by thumbitin
Thu Apr 27, 2017 12:56 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Decision to make!
Replies: 19
Views: 21629

Re: Decision to make!

Thanks very much for the in depth reply! Especially the fuel consumption workings. Sounds like I won't be paying more for fuel. I'm a fairly conservative driver, not often over 80mph on the motorway and don't have many corners to deal with (I think 20 in total of my average daily drive, that include...
by thumbitin
Thu Apr 27, 2017 10:59 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Decision to make!
Replies: 19
Views: 21629

Decision to make!

Hello everyone! I’m new to the forum so “Hello” first of all. I was hoping to get some help from the experts……I’ve driven VWs in the past MK2s and a MK4 and found them pretty reliable and great all rounders. So anyway, I’ll be look for a new car at some point in the near future and a Scirocco is hig...