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    Hi All,

    looking for a new car for my sister.
    She's not into cars at all and would be quite happy to buy another Commodore VY wagon.
    I'm thinking of something that's more fuel efficient with more features and a bit more style even if it might cost more to service.
    She definitely wants a wagon for practicality and frequently does some country KM's so I was thinking of a 118 TSI model.
    Budget is $12000 but would be willing to pay up to $15K for one with low K's.
    Any other models I should consider or steer away from?

    Cheers
    Thomas

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    Simples, anything without a DQ200 !!
    2014 MY14 Corrida Red Elegance Wagon TDI
    2009 MY10 Race Blue RS Wagon TSI 6 sp. manual. (Gone)
    2011 MY12 Yeti 77 TSI DSG.

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      Or any diesels that have had the cheat fix applied.

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      • #4
        Pretty much anything petrol would be fine, and if you want uber reliability get a manual.
        The TDI's are fine so long as your sis will be doing some highway or longer commutes, inner start stop traffic is a nightmare for new DPF equipped diesels post 2008. A non DPF version is the best for set and forget, the pre 2010 103kw octi's were non dpf if i recall correctly. No VAG car is bulletproof, lots of technology in them, but Octavia's are a dime a dozen, and plenty of wreckers have parts at decent prices. Get a recommendation on a good local VAG specialist to look after it, and you will be set.
        2014 Skoda Yeti TDI Outdoor 4x4 | Audi Q3 CFGC repower | Darkside tune and Race Cams | Darkside dump pDPF | Wagner Comp IC | Snow Water Meth | Bilstein B6 H&R springs | Rays Homura 2x7 18 x 8" 255 Potenza Sports | Golf R subframe | Superpro sways and bushings | 034 engine mounts | MK6 GTI brakes |

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