Getting hold of a 90tsi wagon

[pologti18t]

Be aware that the i30 will be replaced within a year with a new model. Also,if you don't do many kms a year then the 2L petrol model is probably better value for money.

[Brycem]

pologti18t,

the i30cw will not be replaced next year. It was only launched in 2008. The petrol is a shocker with absolutely no low down grunt whatsoever and by all accounts chews fuel in the urban environment. The crdi is infinitely better.

PS I own and love an Octavia RS Wagon but we shouldn't lose sight of the fact that the Octavia came out in 2004 and is thus an older vehicle.

[brad]

2.0FSI would be the 2nd last on my list to buy (1.6FSI being the #1 to avoid). Stick with the turbo variants in either diesel or petrol.

/looks at carsales.... wow! not much out there. Especially if you insist on a wagon.

There's only 40L difference in volume between the wagon & the hatch. Would the shape of the load area in the hatch be too much of a compromise?

I'm biased but my pick of the engines for a cruisy family car is the 1.8TSI.

[dodgey]

There's only 40L difference in volume between the wagon & the hatch. Would the shape of the load area in the hatch be too much of a compromise?

Only other difference is that the load height of the hatch is higher (and I think, narrower) than the wagon. I almost got a wagon, but in the end decided on the hatch. Happy with my decision.

1 downside about the hatch though, opening the hatch during or after it rains will definitely cause a bit of moisture in the boot area..

[Dave73]

2.0FSI would be the 2nd last on my list to buy (1.6FSI being the #1 to avoid). Stick with the turbo variants in either diesel or petrol.

/looks at carsales.... wow! not much out there. Especially if you insist on a wagon.

There's only 40L difference in volume between the wagon & the hatch. Would the shape of the load area in the hatch be too much of a compromise?

I'm biased but my pick of the engines for a cruisy family car is the 1.8TSI.

Roof racks are a definite plus and I think the ski port is a great idea, I'm a bit of a fishing fanatic so that will be very handy for this. Agree on the merits of the 1.8, though the 1.4 would still be fine. My wife likes the Hyundai i30 (which she can have), my goal is to upgrade my transporter van next year to something which ticks all my boxes. So watch this space!

Thanks to all, really appreciate the good advice...

Cheers Dave

[brad]

Only other difference is that the load height of the hatch is higher (and I think, narrower) than the wagon. I almost got a wagon, but in the end decided on the hatch. Happy with my decision.

1 downside about the hatch though, opening the hatch during or after it rains will definitely cause a bit of moisture in the boot area..

I think the volume might only be measured up to the top of the seat though. Certainly if I was buying again, I'd get the wagon because of my bike/s - I'm sure it would all fit in easier. But if it was 12 years back buying to stow kids strollers & associated crap, the sedan would still be my pick.

re: water in boot. It helps if the paintwork is waxed regularly & the rear window has rain-x. Also, lift the boot & bit & give it a shake & it should (mostly) run into the side channels. pain in the bum though.

[dodgey]

I think the volume might only be measured up to the top of the seat though. Certainly if I was buying again, I'd get the wagon because of my bike/s - I'm sure it would all fit in easier. But if it was 12 years back buying to stow kids strollers & associated crap, the sedan would still be my pick.

re: water in boot. It helps if the paintwork is waxed regularly & the rear window has rain-x. Also, lift the boot & bit & give it a shake & it should (mostly) run into the side channels. pain in the bum though.

Yeah, I got the sedan/liftback and am very happy with it. The wagon just has a lower lip which makes it easier for big items

Hehe, except when I forget and I open the hatch up quickly and the water spills into the inside instead of the channels on the side... Have to go home and wipe down the plastics, etc.

[pologti18t]

pologti18t,

the i30cw will not be replaced next year. It was only launched in 2008. The petrol is a shocker with absolutely no low down grunt whatsoever and by all accounts chews fuel in the urban environment. The crdi is infinitely better.

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You think they will run the old i30CW alongside the new I30?

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