GTV V6
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My job has recently changed, so I have to travel around Spain a lot. As a Service technician, I have to take tools and spare parts with me.
Unfortunately, my company does not provide me with a car, though they do pay me per km.
My Audi TT is neither practical or economical enough.
After many test drives and a lot of internetting, I got this...
It's a Renault Megane Sport Tourer 110dci, basically a Megane estate (wagon).
It's 2 years old with 21,000 kms (13,000 miles). I got it from a dealer with a 2 year manufacturers warranty for ?12,900
It has the 1.5 turbo diesel motor with 110Hp with a 6 speed manual.
Other highlights include...
Cruise control, Air-con, integrated bluetooth & Stop-Start. Pretty standard stuff these days I guess.
First impressions are that it's a lot quieter and solid feeling than I thought it would be. I always had the impression Meganes were in the plasticky & unrefined end of the market but it's actually quite nice.
The colour is nice too, it's a sort of metalic brown, like coca-cola, doesn't really show up in the photos as the rain dumped a load of sand on it a few days ago and I haven't had the chance to clean it.
Importantly, the economy is pretty good, on a long run at 120kmh (75mph) it will get 4.5 l/100km (62 UK mpg or 52 US mpg)
Around town, this goes up to about 5.2 l/100km (54 UK mpg or 45 US mpg)
The TT is staying for the time being, though I haven't used it for a few weeks. It's sitting in the garage at the moment with it's battery disconnected.
I guess it will have to go, as I don't like the idea of it just sitting there losing money. Maybe I'll get an old SL or M3 that won't lose so much and may even go up a bit in value.
Unfortunately, my company does not provide me with a car, though they do pay me per km.
My Audi TT is neither practical or economical enough.
After many test drives and a lot of internetting, I got this...
It's a Renault Megane Sport Tourer 110dci, basically a Megane estate (wagon).
It's 2 years old with 21,000 kms (13,000 miles). I got it from a dealer with a 2 year manufacturers warranty for ?12,900
It has the 1.5 turbo diesel motor with 110Hp with a 6 speed manual.
Other highlights include...
Cruise control, Air-con, integrated bluetooth & Stop-Start. Pretty standard stuff these days I guess.
First impressions are that it's a lot quieter and solid feeling than I thought it would be. I always had the impression Meganes were in the plasticky & unrefined end of the market but it's actually quite nice.
The colour is nice too, it's a sort of metalic brown, like coca-cola, doesn't really show up in the photos as the rain dumped a load of sand on it a few days ago and I haven't had the chance to clean it.
Importantly, the economy is pretty good, on a long run at 120kmh (75mph) it will get 4.5 l/100km (62 UK mpg or 52 US mpg)
Around town, this goes up to about 5.2 l/100km (54 UK mpg or 45 US mpg)
The TT is staying for the time being, though I haven't used it for a few weeks. It's sitting in the garage at the moment with it's battery disconnected.
I guess it will have to go, as I don't like the idea of it just sitting there losing money. Maybe I'll get an old SL or M3 that won't lose so much and may even go up a bit in value.
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