Looking into the possibility of buying a Scirocco!

[scirocco67]

Hey,

I am interested in buying a Scirocco GT 2.0 tsi and just want to know a few things. I have a budget of £12k max so I was wondering what I could be looking at for that money.

Also:

* How reliable are these cars ?
* DSG or manual ?
* How fun are they to drive?
* What is fuel economy like ?

I am torn between either this or a Megane RS 250!

[selleym]

Fun fun fun!
I got a 2.0tsi 26,000 miles 59 plate about a year ago for 13k.
That's from a VW dealer with year warranty.
So assuming you could get a 60 plate for the same a year later.
I went for manual. I prefer full control! Just personal preference.
Decent mpg. Get up to 44mpg on long motorway runs the 50mph roadworks help the mpg.
Day to day 37mpg and give it a good thrashing a few times on the way to work!

Doo it!

[scirocco67]

Fun fun fun!
I got a 2.0tsi 26,000 miles 59 plate about a year ago for 13k.
That's from a VW dealer with year warranty.
So assuming you could get a 60 plate for the same a year later.
I went for manual. I prefer full control! Just personal preference.
Decent mpg. Get up to 44mpg on long motorway runs the 50mph roadworks help the mpg.
Day to day 37mpg and give it a good thrashing a few times on the way to work!

Doo it!

Cheers buddy!

Going by the pictures that i've seen, the interior looks really good. What is it like in person? Just as impressive ? And do all come with the centre console?
I have heard mixed reviews about the driving, some say that is a lot of fun being behind the wheel, others say it's rather boring!
Generally speaking, is it pricey to insure one of these ?

[scirocco67]

bump

[Cuprabob]

Responses on a Scirocco forum may be a little biased:-)

Go have a look at one, drive one and make up your own mind.

Don't mean to be harsh but all the answers to your questions are subjective.

In my.opinion;

Very reliable (touch wood)
Personal preference, you either love or hate DSG.
Good to drive but I wouldn't say fun.
50mpg average (170 diesel)

[roc82]

In my opinion, the mk3 Scirocco is a very special car to own. It looks absolutely gorgeous (especially with the r body kit), it is reliable and surprisingly spacious.
I do agree with Cuprabob when saying that is good to drive, but not that fun. That was also my first impression: the engine was awesome, but the steering feel was a real letdown. The good news is, that with a couple of mods you can have the fun car to drive as well:
- super pro alloy wishbones with adjustable ball joints, and some lowering springs.

To wrap this up, I don't really see another alternative to the Scirocco in that price range(especially second hand).

[scirocco67]

Cheers boys, I'm pretty much set on a Scirocco now. It's just a matter of finding the right one.
I've upped my budget to £13k as i've seen some pretty nice ones going for that price, if I need to save a little longer then so be it, it will be worth it
I would probably prefer a manual, but DSG doesn't put me off (although I do want to test drive both and see).
The colours I am looking for would be either white, black or blue!
Max mileage of 40k.

I am willing to travel quite a distance for the right one, so If anyone sees one for sale that matches what I'm after then please give me a shout

[roc82]

good luck mate

[scirocco67]

good luck mate

Cheers buddy! I've seen a lot of cracking cars on this site, hoping to be driving one soon