Time to pick your collective brains.
A pal of mine, a decade + older, has repeatedly asked my advice on a replacement for his 2012 2.0 3 door Tdi with 130k.
His second successive 2.0 Tdi Golf. Both bought from offspring at 3yo, with high miles, who buy new every 3 years.
Offspring have offered him 3 yo 2 Series 2.0D Coupe and A3 1.0. He wants neither. Must be a hatch, not estate.
He’s no interest in modern tech gizmos or driving dynamics. Not an enthusiastic press on driver. He poured scorn on the heated steering wheel of a rented Fiesta.
Must have VW interior trim quality. 3 or 5 door.
Replacement car will be 18/24 months old. Budget unknown.
I suggested a Mazda 3. Tonight he asked my advice re a Hyundai i20, but I doubt the interior trim is up to VW standards. He’s driven the 1.0 A3 and found it ‘underpowered’ but he’s used to many years driving the 2.0 Tdi lump, letting it labour at low revs. Different driving style and I wasn’t going to upset him.
He thinks his 2012 is worth £1/1.5k...none of the online buyers want it. A (new) different tyre on each corner, decent indie service history, several paint touch ups.
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