saloon vs hatchback tdi {new driver}

skud man · 15-09-2014 7:58pm #1

right im getting on the road soon and want to know will a passat b6 be much harder to drive than a golf.. i know like parking will be a bit more difficult in tight spots than a hatch back but will the extra 2 to 3 foot in length make a big difference or will i get use to it quickly any advice will be helpful... also what tdi cars would yee recommend iv my heart set on a 05 to 07 passat but is there any bad faults with these cars

colm_mcm · 15-09-2014 7:59pm

Are you learning to drive?

skud man · 15-09-2014 8:03pm

yes.. i can drive but it will be the 1st time ill be on the road every day

colm_mcm · 15-09-2014 8:06pm

What about a jetta? Middle ground.

Early B6 passats aren't fantastic reliability wise.
Are you doing a lot of mileage?

skud man · 15-09-2014 8:11pm

ya i was looking at the jettas aswell or do you no much about the boras? reliability wise.. if the bora is a good choice id prob go for the 02 03 but kitted

Noccy_Mondy · 15-09-2014 11:24pm

All depends on what kind of driver you are. I know that my mum will almost refuse to drive my mondeo due to its sheer size, whereas I have no problem whatsoever alternating between lager and smaller cars, with respect to parking, length, width etc. My advice is if you want a passat then get one, you will adjust to the size and will learn how much room you need to leave. Get parking sensors if need be. Can one compare a 2003 bora with a B6 passat? I wouldn't have thought so...

bazz26 · 15-09-2014 11:29pm

Bora is just a Mk IV Golf with a boot while Jetta is a Mk V Golf with a boot.

skud man · 16-09-2014 3:10pm

OK well thanks alot for the reply i reckon ill go for the tdi passat and ya i was pretty sure id adjust to it quickly just wanted a second opinion and also the parking sensor is a good idea if need be but i think ill be ok.. thanks

saloon vs hatchback tdi {new driver}

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