[The Rookie]

For those who keep saying the Jag is a rebadged or upmarket Mondeo, suggest you actually sit in one and try it before continuing the journalist originated BS, very little bar the basic (perfectly good) body structure is carried over.

Simon

 

[Erling]

As much as I love Jaguar, I'd have taken the Skoda. It's the wrong Jag, and the Skoda is an excellent car. In fact, as Subaru has left the original Forester concept I have my eyes on the Skoda Yeti as a possible candidate for my next car.

 

[deebom]

i would stay away from anything VAG made, they are remarkably good at making nice shiney cars full of of cheap and nasty parts. Go for the Jag.

 

[mdg]

Not sure what all this Mondeo bashing is about. It's an excellent car in itself. It's reliable, comfortable, handles well and anything based on any part of it is bound to be great.

 

[marky9074]

VAG has cheap and nasty interior :crazy: I've heard it all now.. :N_poke:

 

[fpan]

vRS would be cheaper to maintain/service and looks more sporty. I looked at it before getting the Forester.

 

[getonmyhype-88]

GET THE JAG.... the 2007 Skoda VRS is ugly... well mabye cus im not used to seein them here in the US.

 

[mdg]

Not sure i could live with myself if every time i looked down at the steering wheel there was a SKODA badge looking back. It may have good engine and be fast, but a turd sprinkled with gold dust is still a turd.

 

[fpan]

Nothing wrong with the Skoda if you don't mind the interior.

 

[Ducalio]

Neither.

CR-V II CDTi (06-56reg) is a fantastic family car.

Done 50k in last 3 yrs as our 2nd car - 40mpg mixed driving, good turn-of-pace and with Michelin Latitudes (Hello Costco - set of 4 was £300 during one of their 6-monthly promotions) at each corner it actually handles well in dry and wet with less roll than the Bridgestones it came with.

I used to mock families driving about in similar vehicles, but they are much more convenient than regular estates for putting single/double buggies in the back, and for getting junior(s) into their seats without slipping a disc.

Also, the part-time 4wd actually works tremendously well in the recent (and current!) snow.

Not as ugly as the current car, but still a good drive and good value for money in my opinion.

If I hadn't looked at one while sniffing about Legacies and Accords, I'd still be none the wiser.

 

[deebom]

VAG has cheap and nasty interior :crazy: I've heard it all now.. :N_poke:

No, not interior. Engine parts. I have a friend with an 09 plate diesel Golf. It's had two new water pumps and a new fuel pump. Another friend has an Audi that eats front wishbones and the central locking doesnt work whenever it rains. It's a myth that VAG make quality cars. They dont, they just make over priced cars that people think are quality because of the price.

 

[forestergump]

Have they considered Subaru - they make a good estate called a Forester....

 

[Brian Lacey]

Have they considered Subaru - they make a good estate called a Forester....

Yep, as they are used to mine but petrol costs put them off and they can't afford a thingy..whatsit...oily burner .

Thanks again all.

Brian

 

[frazerjames1979]

I go with the Jag.

my VW has been nothing but problems this / last year. its only 6 years old and has had:

-2 engine rebuilds
-new turbo + induction pipework
-recon gearbox
-clutch
-fly wheel
-new ECU
-brake switch
-gear linkage
-2 batteries
-accelerator transducer

Its now in the repair shop, because the handbrake popped off and rolled down the hill into an office block!

I have litterally just found a recall for the handbrake on the VOSA web-site! (im guessing it ever got done!)

my advice would be never to by a VW

 

[deebom]

See. VAG=rubbish. Good advertising of shiny bits. Non shiny bits=crap.

 

[frazerjames1979]

yes... I agree.

i have had 2 (old school) Golfs, and a scirocco GT-II. I now have a 1972 Beetle. These are fantastic cars!

however the new stuff rolling out of the factory seems to be over priced, and very un reliable.

its time to change my Van now, especially after this has happened. so if anybody has any good van recommendations please let me know. I was looking at the Renault , Nissan, Vauxhall vans (theo ones that all look the same) i heard they were all built by renault which puts me off a bit, but it cant be any worse that the Transporter surely!

 

[Mi_ka]

Skoda has a good reputation down here in contrast to the Jag which is considered an upperclass less reliable marque for people with time and money to spend in repair time between the luxurious rides.
But since you are living at the Jaguar's homecountry you should have no hard time finding decent support.

The Octavia is a very usual Taxi car here and we do not hear of any serious mishaps. I think Skoda is better overall value than VW.

 

[frazerjames1979]

I go with the Jag.

my VW has been nothing but problems this / last year. its only 6 years old and has had:

-2 engine rebuilds
-new turbo + induction pipework
-recon gearbox
-clutch
-fly wheel
-new ECU
-brake switch
-gear linkage
-2 batteries
-accelerator transducer

Its now in the repair shop, because the handbrake popped off and rolled down the hill into an office block!

I have litterally just found a recall for the handbrake on the VOSA web-site! (im guessing it ever got done!)

my advice would be never to by a VW

Can now add Differential to the list of repairs!

broke down in the centre lane of a roundabout on the A27 near chichester this morning!

It only came out of the repair shop on monday, and now its back in! - this van has to go!