Hello all
Following on from a question that my wife posted a few weeks ago, we have found ourselves trying to find a sensible car for a future family after a few years of fun with a 2001 Mazda Mx5 Mk2 1.8.
We have narrowed it down to the A3 Sportback, with perhaps consideration for an A4 Avant or a Skoda Octavia?
Our budget is £10k (inc P/X for the Mazda) and for that kind of money we can get the following:
07 A3 with 60,000, 1.9TDi Manual* preferred option
06 A4 with 60,000, 1.9TDi Manual
07 Skoda with 60,000, 1.9TDi Manual
My questions are: Is this a good option? And what should we be looking for in a car of this age in terms of service history, maintenance etc.
Also, what we will likely be needing to replace in the coming years? Problems issues to be aware of would also be helpful, if any kind soul would like to impart their advice.
Many thanks in advance, Larry.
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