Having come from a MK 3 EX to a MK4, they really are chalk and cheese!
I had my 2016 for 3years, and it was a super, (not so little), car.
No complaints with it at all, but you had to give the 1300 engine, with auto, some welly, on the hills.
I equipped it with a space saver wheel in the floor of the boot; there’s no provision to do this on the MK 4.
As I bought the car, with the remainder of the transferred over 5 year maintenance plan, all that I spent on it repairs wise, was £17 for some rear brake pads. Fitting was easy, via UTube.
Over the 3 years, and about 12000 miles, I was pleased with my 53 mpg. Probable real world 50mpg.
I have had my MK4 now for about 14 months. It has the Honda 5 year maintenance in place, and it has just been in for its service. There was also a front camera recall, and I encouraged them to update the sat nav.
Some dealerships charge £40 for this, it’s like most things......if you don’t ask.....
My plan will be to sell it in four and a half years time, with full service history, and the new owner, will get the next service, on the pre paid plan. Just short now of 5000 miles, and the gauge shows 72.1mpg. (Prob. 68 ).
The only things that would cause me more research if I was buying today, might be the price.
I believe that the top spec car, would be 25% more than I paid for mine! Perhaps other makes are similar.
There have been grumbling also, with some people upset at their insurance renewals.
Limited choice of colours
Forgetting the money, I cannot imagine a better car in its class. Did someone mention a test drive!!!
