What car should I buy next?

[BlackOctaviaRS]

Hi guys,

I'm probably starting a new job in a few weeks, which will mean a new car - I've got a company car now, and my wife has the Octavia RS Wagon.

I'm having a bit of trouble trying to sort out what car I should buy.

So far, I've got a couple of thoughts in mind.

1. Take the RS and buy the wife a Superb Wagon
2. Buy something around the size of the Golf GTI or Tiguan i.e. a performance hatch or a compact SVU

Does anybody have any recommendations??? I would have considered a Yeti, but, well, who knows when they'll be available in Oz.

[team_v]

I would go the GTI.

You already have the octavia wagon which would suit for hauling/load carrying.

[bobski]

I would go the GTI.

Pity the Fabia VRS isn't available either! As a second car the GTI would be nice. A Golf R, nicer

[K1W1]

I would have considered a Yeti, but, well, who knows when they'll be available in Oz.

That unfortunately probably applies to most Skodas not just Yeti's. Unless you walk into a dealer and they actually have something on the floor that is close to what you want anything Skoda will take a couple of months.

A mate of mine just picked up a nice A4 2.0 Diesel DSG at a really good price off the floor at a dealers. Still more than an Octavia but certainly in the Superb price bracket.

[Jake02]

So far, I've got a couple of thoughts in mind.

1. Take the RS and buy the wife a Superb Wagon
2. Buy something around the size of the Golf GTI or Tiguan i.e. a performance hatch or a compact SVU

Does anybody have any recommendations??? I would have considered a Yeti, but, well, who knows when they'll be available in Oz.

Ultimately it depends on the cost. I'd definitely consider a Golf R as they look absolutely fabulous! The GTI just won Motor mag's Bang For Your Buck award which means they're pretty good. If you want a GTI I'd say buy an RS. Its just better value! I know you already have one, but the RS Liftback is as good to drive as a GTI (standard 18s) unless you're really anal. If not, a Superb Wagon is a very safe bet and a lovely car. As for CSUV's, the Tiguan's boot is tiny! The best CSUV'S for an ability of driving ability and space/practicality would probably be a Mazda CX-7. Unless Skoda can get the Yeti out here soon!

But do some research! Look on Carsales to see what's available too.

[BlackOctaviaRS]

Does anybody know if the Suzuki Kizashi is any good?

[bobski]

Does anybody know if the Suzuki Kizashi is any good?

I was disappointed when it released as I'd already bought the VRS (if not just because I missed out on another test drive). Comes with loads of gear for the dosh and supposedly has a nice enough chassis...

[Jake02]

Does anybody know if the Suzuki Kizashi is any good?

It's good yep. Just reading Wheels Sept '10, and it came third in a test involving it and the Accord Euro (which won marginally), Mazda6 and Hyundai i45. Positives of the Kizashi - strong value, good dynamics; negatives - small boot, tight rear seat, annoying CVT and a firm ride. They've just released the AWD Sport version too. Good car, just needs a bit more fine tuning IMO.

[woofy]

I have sat behind a few in traffic, not really impressed. Suzukis just aren't really up there.

[K1W1]

Does anybody know if the Suzuki Kizashi is any good?

The only real negative thing I have seen in a review is that the Luxury version comes standard with a sunroof which does restrict headroom apparently. They were suggesting that Suzuki Australia may pull the sunroof off the standard features list and make it an option.
Suzuki's are generally incredibly reliable liitle cars (and motorcycles for that matter) but I don't think that the market percieves them as anything other than budget so I suspect resale on the first couple of years worth of Kizashi's could be low which could actually make for a bargain second hand purchase for my daughter in 2 or 3 years.
They have come a long way from the 360cc twin cyclinder two strokes that I first drove in the early 1970's.

[BlackOctaviaRS]

The only real negative thing I have seen in a review is that the Luxury version comes standard with a sunroof which does restrict headroom apparently. They were suggesting that Suzuki Australia may pull the sunroof off the standard features list and make it an option.
Suzuki's are generally incredibly reliable liitle cars (and motorcycles for that matter) but I don't think that the market percieves them as anything other than budget so I suspect resale on the first couple of years worth of Kizashi's could be low which could actually make for a bargain second hand purchase for my daughter in 2 or 3 years.
They have come a long way from the 360cc twin cyclinder two strokes that I first drove in the early 1970's.

I agree about the sunroof thing - I'm quite tall, and sunroofs end up being very restrictive on head room for me. I sat in a Kizashi yesterday, and the head room with the sunroof bothered me a little. While I was at the dealer though, the dealer showed me a Kizashi sport, which has just been released - AWD, bodykit, different 18" wheels. Looks good, and not bad value at $43k driveaway

(Sorry guys, not trying to hijack the Skoda forum - I do love our RS )

[anthony]

I test drove one before replacing my Jetta with the Euro,prefered both the Jetta and the Euro .
Looks a bit like the Jetta from the front.

[Brycem]

If we are seriously comparing Suzuki with Skoda matters have taken a turn for the worse...........................

[bobski]

haha - you get a lot of kit and its a similar sized vehicle with pretty good fuel economy... You never know until you drive one!

[seangti]

If we are seriously comparing Suzuki with Skoda matters have taken a turn for the worse...........................

lol, brand snobbery.

I do somewhat agree that people shopping around are less likely to be thinking Suzuki, Skoda (and VW) as competitors. The suzuki would compete more with the holden, ford and potentially mazda equivalents. But that's just my purchase behaviour/mentality.

Though I do like the suzuki, just would struggle to handover the money for one. Second hand I reckon could be a great buy.