Help with decision

alex-andra

What would you go for

Suzuki Swift (13)
1.2 SZ2 3dr
£7,495
£30 tax
Or

2013 (13) Skoda Fabia
1.2 12V S 5dr
£6688
£110 tax

I drive approx 13000miles per year

Thanks for opinions

philgr

Is the fuel economy similar for both cars?

Paradigm

Out of the two it'd have to be the Suzuki. If you can find a SZ3 it comes with aircon.

Fabia 1.2 3cylinder.... no thanks!

Paradigm

Suzuki...

0-60: 12.3 secs

Fuel economy: 57mpg

Fabia...

0-60: 16.5 secs

Fuel economy: 51 mpg

Figures from http://www.carbuyer.co.uk

gasmanmartin

better resale price with the skoda

philgr

Here's what Honest John's real mpg page has to say about it.

Engine Official MPG Real MPG Avg. Real MPG %
1.2 12V 47.9–51.4 mpg 41.8 mpg 87%

And the Suzuki
Engine Official MPG Real MPG Avg. Real MPG %
1.2 56.5 mpg. 50.4 mpg 89%

On the face of it, I'd go for the Suzuki. The tax is cheaper, mpg better and I personally find the low end skoda models a bit nasty

alex-andra

Thanks for replys, just bought the Suzuki..eek

Next question what's the best way to pay, deposit is on debit card, and planning to pay cash from current account, but should I put any on credit card for any additional protection? There is a 2% charge to pay the whole balance on credit card! but should I split the final payment?

Thanks again

Alias_Omega

A small amount on the credit card, then the remainder as you wish..

2%? If its 2%, I shall take my car buying elsewhere...

Foxy-Stoat_3

alex-andra wrote: »

Thanks for replys, just bought the Suzuki..eek

Next question what's the best way to pay, deposit is on debit card, and planning to pay cash from current account, but should I put any on credit card for any additional protection? There is a 2% charge to pay the whole balance on credit card! but should I split the final payment?

Thanks again

If your buying brand new, what additional protection are you looking for?

Stoke

Skoda being VAG will definitely have a better resale value. Japanese cars go for next to nothing a few years after they bought.

Saw a Mitsubishi Colt with all the bells and whistles on an 08 plate with 62k miles on the clock for £2600 on Saturday. Next to it, was an 02 plate Volkswagen Lupo SDi E (base model, no central locking, no electric windows) with 69k miles for £2400.

alex-andra

Additional protection under section 75 should anything go wrong...is that wise?