Done it, ordered new car.

decsdad

Well finally I have ordered my new car......Skoda Fabia Estate Greenline 2.

Skodas version of the eco car, same engine as the VW Polo Bluemotion.

Went for the Skoda as its a bit cheaper and a bit bigger I reckon, being a small estate. Will be quite a difference for me though, trading in my trusty Citroen Berlingo.

Looked into the deals online etc and ended up getting a deal from my local skoda dealer.

List price £13,740
skoda offering the vat free deal just now


drive the deal £11,500 exc delivery to Scotland/or collection costs and with no trade in option.


My dealer went to £12,100, £900 for my car So £11,200 to change and flung in the mats and a full tank.

Any thoughts, good deal ? (pls tell me it was)

Did seriously consider the drive the deal option but as delivery of car will be dec/jan and my car needs tax,mot, come march and a service, 4 new tyres, and theres something going on with the suspension right now, didn't want to spend any more on it.

10JH

Sounds like a good deal for a new car!

They're extremely economical, so you'll be saving a fair bit on fuel.

Aren't they free from car tax too?

vikingaero

£11,200 all in is a lot of car packed with safety and engine tech. I remember buying a Corsa for £12k back in the 90's.

decsdad

Yeah, no road tax to pay and 83mpg(claimed)

Will just about half my fuel bill.

verityboo

Brilliant economical practical car if you do high mileages, sounds like a good deal

(just no good if you only do short journeys, like most diesel cars these days the DPF clogs up)