Passat 2.0tdi 150

dylbert

I’m looking to upgrade my car. Currently have a Lexus CT200h, family circumstance’s mean I need a bigger car. I like the look of the Passat but wondering if my annual mileage would justify a diesel, I average 22,000km a year.

colm_mcm

What sort of driving are you doing?

Daily commute?
Weekend stuff?
Trips down the country?
Stuck in tailbacks?

What made you buy the CT?

dylbert

colm_mcm wrote: »

What sort of driving are you doing?

Daily commute?
Weekend stuff?
Trips down the country?
Stuck in tailbacks?

What made you buy the CT?

Daily commute is 30km each way mostly motorway, little traffic.
Pre COVID we’d do a good bit of driving at the weekend, odd trip down the county.
I had a IS200 before the CT which gave me 10 years of trouble free driving, but increasing insurance costs and road tax was getting too expensive, went with the CT as I wanted another Lexus with cheaper running costs. I’v considered getting an IS300H but their not very big in the back or boot, also considered a GS300H but there’s very few for sale and most are out of my price range.

colm_mcm

You’d be fine with diesel IMO.

The Toyota Auris Sports Tourer has the same drivetrain as your Lexus but is a more practical Estate.
Interior finish is a upgrade below what your Lexus or the Passat has, but it might be an option for you.

The IS is a bit on the small side alright. The Toyota Camry might be in budget if you’re looking at nearly new cars.

An Outlander PHEV might be an option too. They’re s plug in hybrid and might suit your commute. If you could charge at work too it would be very cheap to run.

dylbert

colm_mcm wrote: »

You’d be fine with diesel IMO.

The Toyota Auris Sports Tourer has the same drivetrain as your Lexus but is a more practical Estate.
Interior finish is a upgrade below what your Lexus or the Passat has, but it might be an option for you.

The IS is a bit on the small side alright. The Toyota Camry might be in budget if you’re looking at nearly new cars.

An Outlander PHEV might be an option too. They’re s plug in hybrid and might suit your commute. If you could charge at work too it would be very cheap to run.

Hadn’t considered the Auris but yeah, not sure about the interior, Camy is out of my price range, looking to spend up to €20k.

PHEV is not an option as I’ve no way of changing at home or in work.

What’s drawing me towards a Passat is the fit and finish of the interior, I’d be looking for Highline/R Line/GT spec with a DSG box. A lot of people complain about the CVT’s in Lexus hybrids but I’ve got used to the driving style, I’m thinking a DSG you’ll be similar, don’t want to go back to a manual box. The only doubt I have with the Passat is reliability, I’ve been driving Lexus the past 13 years and have had zero problems.

colm_mcm

The DSG is a fantastic gearbox. No getting used to needed.
You are correct on reliability, it’s always a risk with any car, you’re just coming from something very reliable. It’s not as if every car is on the verge of falling apart either.

manor

If you want space and reliability- Skoda Superb

dylbert

colm_mcm wrote: »

It’s not as if every car is on the verge of falling apart either.

That's true, you hear a lot of horror stories about things going wrong with VW and Audi but I suspect a lot of that is down to poor maintenance.

dylbert

manor wrote: »

If you want space and reliability- Skoda Superb

I did consider a Superb but there's not many 2.0TDI's to choose from, even fewer with DSG's.

bazz26

Try and get a 190bhp version if you can. Rare but much nicer in a car the size of a Passat.

colm_mcm

How big a car do you need OP. How many will you be carrying?

dylbert

colm_mcm wrote: »

How big a car do you need OP. How many will you be carrying?

There’s 4 of us, recently had a baby so carrying allot of extra paraphernalia

bazz26

With 4 including a baby you should consider an estate too imo.

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dylbert

bazz26 wrote: »

With 4 including a baby you should consider an estate too imo.

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I’m considering an estate alright!

Philb76

bazz26 wrote: »

With 4 including a baby you should consider an estate too imo.

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Good choices there wud have to the superb for me just that bit better looking and all the space you need and the Octavia comes very close as well

colm_mcm

The big difference in the Octavia and Superb is the rear legroom, or the room between a child seat and the front seat. Octavia isn’t small by any means but the Superb is massive in this area.

Seat Leon ST worth a look too.

Heres Johnny

Philb76 wrote: »

Good choices there wud have to the superb for me just that bit better looking and all the space you need and the Octavia comes very close as well

If looking at those I'd throw the a6 avant into the mix too, just a little bit nicer. Will be a year or 2 older for same budget but Id prefer them

dylbert

After a lot of soul searching and sleepless nights :P I think I've come down to two choices, Superb Sportline or Passat GT.

I think I prefer the styling of the Superb Sportline and they seem rarer on the road, though the GT is quite rare too. The Superb hatch is almost as practical as the estate, the interior is also very smart but I'm not sure what the ride quality on 19" wheels is like. Also 19's are more prone to kerb damage, the other half will be using the car too .

The Passat GT looks good too but is a bit more conservative with the styling, I like the panoramic roof and the virtual driver display. With the Passat I think I'd go for an estate, not particular issue but will narrow my options.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/skoda-superb-2-0-tdi-sportline-150-bhp/24085284?campaign=14
https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/volkswagen/passat/fpa/202003048014925?journey=Search