A new daily

[SimpleJoee]

I can't believe I haven't used this Forum in so long, it almost feels criminal.

I'm debating a change of daily driver in the next month or so, for no other reason than me wanting to give something else a go, so to speak. I've currently got the below and have done since October-ish. It's served me incredibly well and owes me roughly £1500 minus a service/steering rack joint. 140k miles, R-Tech remap, lows/polybushing and rear arb and averages around 55MPG on my 75 mile commute, it's great as a daily mile muncher.

I'm finding myself wanting to change up and the initial plan was to keep it for around 6 months and move on. Prior to this the sensible motor was a V70 D5 SE Estate which was fantastic. 5Pot noise, electric/heated seats, around 50MPG and the comfiest seats in a vehicle I've owned. My question is, what other sensible daily's are out there that'll offer the same level of economy/reliability for circa £1,500 - £2,000?

I have no issues with keeping the bleach coloured Skoda, but I quite fancy a change.

 

[Bluebeard]

Nothing will offer that level of economy and performance for £2k.

I hate VAG cars, I think they’re absolute s**t, but I flipping LOVED my Fabia VRS. Economy, power, comfort. Just brilliant little cars full stop.

 

[SimpleJoee]

Nothing will offer that level of economy and performance for £2k.

I hate VAG cars, I think they’re absolute s**t, but I flipping LOVED my Fabia VRS. Economy, power, comfort. Just brilliant little cars full stop.

I'm not bothered about the performance in all honesty, first time I think I've said that before!

The car is great, but I can't see me keeping it for a great deal longer. I don't even use the performance side of it, 90% of my commute is cruising on A-Roads with cruise whacked on 60mph. If I'm honest, I'd prefer more comfort in the next daily which is leading me towards another Volvo of some sort.

 

[Crybert]

I’ve really wanted one of these for ages. It looks great in yellow!

 

[Christopher]

V70s are awesome cars but I wouldn't be looking at sub-£2k examples personally. For the same reasons that I wouldn't look at £2k E9x models.

I'd say that you've got a pretty good deal going now with the Fabia, especially after sinking the service/rack money into it. Just keep that?

 

[Cookson]

320d in E46 flavour? I'm getting around 52mpg out of mine and it's by far one of the comfiest cars to drive I've ever sat in, but still has the M-Sport suspension pack for some fun on roundabouts

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202001166255446

 

[Sir_Dave]

I'd suggest the above as well, my old one was great ... once id removed the swirl flaps and changed to a vortex filter anyways.

Quick enough, relaxed on the motorway, 48mpg no matter how i drove, nice on the twisty bits.


IMG_0426 by Sir_Dave, on Flickr

 

[Crybert]

That’s a handsome e46. Facelift looks so much better too and estoril, lovely.

so many e46s I see on the road are absolute heaps

 

[timmy c]

As mentioned I'd stay with the Skoda at least till its MOT time as you've already invested in it. When you do change I would agree with Volvo - I've had 2 in the past and they are v.reliable and yes they do have some of the best seats of any car!!

Personally I mainly go to Ford for my daily's - I know that will come in for a lot of criticism but I find they drive fairly well, they are reliable and very affordable!

 

[McGherkin]

As mentioned I'd stay with the Skoda at least till its MOT time as you've already invested in it. When you do change I would agree with Volvo - I've had 2 in the past and they are v.reliable and yes they do have some of the best seats of any car!!

Personally I mainly go to Ford for my daily's - I know that will come in for a lot of criticism but I find they drive fairly well, they are reliable and very affordable!

Why not both?