The testers think that "quality plastic" used in VWs and Audis mean that German engineering is supreme. They drive test cars that are new and for which they don't pay.
In particular the DSG box that often broke, just out of warranty, and at that time cost £7k to replace as a repair was uneconomic.Tell me about it! That was the old DQ200 'dry' unit. Non of mine ever suffered but as Mod on Kodiaq &. Karoq forums and regular user of Yeti forum, it is quite true. The DQ200 was not good.
Just been out in my Mk4 (only to the shops) and I genuinely don't get the anti Jazz thing. It's hard wired into these idiots. I was wafting along in Rolls Royce like silence. Best car I've ever had!
Nope, I keep funny hours. Now that I can, I love the quiet early mornings. When I worked I used to leave about 05:30 to miss the worst of the A312 Hayes- by-pass and the M25 western section. By about 05:45 the by-pass starts to clog as it's a main drag into Heathrow with a lot of 06:00 starters and by 06:30 the M25 was starting to build up.
Matt Prior's page at the back of this week's issue.
Apparently his (fictional?) friend he recommended to buy a Mk4 Jazz as it meets all her requirements... can't bear to drive it as when they come out of their house and see it their heart sinks and they think it signifies the end of their life!
Not sure why road testers seem to have it in for the Jazz?
They do seem to conflict themselves saying it’s good then saying you shouldn’t buy it!
According to lots of car reviewers we should buy things like the Volvo XC40 SUV.
Except I’ve spent days driving them as courtesy cars when my previous Volvo had broken down again and was in the garage.
Even though the XC40 costs £34k, I’d say the £22k Jazz EX is a better car - the same if not better performance, better mpg, better driving position, better infotainment, better tech. The hybrid system in the Jazz is much better than the 3 cylinder engine with turbo lag in the Volvo.
When most cars are EV, car reviewers will be out of a job - they won’t be able to say anything about the engines as they are all the same - instant torque and no noise.
For a decent review seeMy Crosstar is sunlight white with a black roof, the white is a great colour as it slightly changes its hue when looked at from different angles or at different light levels. These articles about bland appearance etc. my friends (admittedly in their 70's) think it looks great and are quite envious. It's so easy to drive with help in otherwise tricky situations like hill starts, slow traffic, driving at night, parking etc.. You won't regret your choice.
Convinced me. Just ordered a Crosstar in Sunlight White for delivery in November, just days after my BMW X1 lease expires. Can't wait.
My Crosstar is sunlight white with a black roof, the white is a great colour as it slightly changes its hue when looked at from different angles or at different light levels. These articles about bland appearance etc. my friends (admittedly in their 70's) think it looks great and are quite envious. It's so easy to drive with help in otherwise tricky situations like hill starts, slow traffic, driving at night, parking etc.. You won't regret your choice.