Help Choosing New Car Guys!

[Imran]

Hey Guys! Need a bit of advice, ive always wanted a Seat but i could never afford one but now i can afford a new car. I currently drive a 1.9 tdi orange punto, its costing me too much money and things keep breaking on it. So ive got it down to 2 cars here they are

1. Renault Clio GT 1.6 128bhp 3 Door
Options: - TomTom SatNav, Climate Control

2. Seat Ibiza SportCoupe 1.4 Sport
Options:-
Climate Control
Electric Folding Mirrors
Sunroof
Cradle For TomTom
Dark Tints
17' Alloys

Seat is Group 4 Insurance
Clio is Group 7 Insurance

Any Ideas?
Thanks and sorry for essay, Big deal for me buying a new car

 

[CupraDean]

too me would depend on how much both cost... and you should find out really how much your going to be paying on finance? im guessing your goin to finance it? see which 1 gives you better value for your money... i mean your getting the clio with sat nav... but how much extra is that costing you? as you can just buy a tomtom for the seat...

 

[jc_boc]

Another question is, what are you after performance wise. Obviously the clio has more power but with regards to aesthetics, I am sorry to say the IBIZA is on an entirely different level to the clio. It will all be down to you mate. I would suggest taking both for a decent test drive and getting a nice feel for the car and comparing the build quality. I can already tell you that the IBIZA will deliver and smash it out the park against the clio.

 

[Ibiza 09]

Ibiza i went test driving them both and i deffinatly thought the qaulity was better

 

[MacFever]

If you cant go for a FR you should consider the 1,2 TFSI ...

 

[farrar]

1.2 TSI isn't out in the Ibiza yet. Best choice is probably the 1.6 TDI if funds allow.

 

[Imran]

can afford the fr atm, would be going for the 1.4/1.6 will change to the cupra in a few years
the ibiza i can get for 12100 for the 1.6 with all the options listed
the clio i can get for 12700 with the options listed
:S duno what to do
leaning more towards the ibiza for build quality!

 

[jc_boc]

It would also seem u would get more for your money with the ibiza on extras.

 

[TubbyTwo]

Clio, will be lighter and faster i expect.

downside is its french so it will probably fall apart.

 

[mardon]

The 1.4 is 85PS and weighs exactly 1000kg so will be around 85PS per ton.
What does the clio weigh? I'm guessing it will be heavier with slightly more power.

In standard from the clio will probably handle better but the Ibiza has more toys and slightly better build quality.

 

[CupraDean]

hmmm, i would get the ibiza tbh... can buy a sat nav for couple hundred pound.. and will still leave you money to spend. you know. would work out better!

 

[Imran]

not sure clio weights around 1100-1200
would prbs be getting the 1.6 ibiza
not entirely fussed on performace cuz my car atm is running around 190bhp and 340nm torque lol
i just need something that looks good, wont break down every week, wont fall apart

 

[jc_boc]

LOL. Don't go French then ....................

 

[markmeus]

If you've allready got a 1.9 Punto - I wouldnt go for the 1.4 petrol, it will feel a lot slower compared to what your used too, much better to go for the 1.6 TDI - it'll feel faster than the petrol and ha more potential tuning wise if you get bored of it.

 

[farrar]

If you've allready got a 1.9 Punto - I wouldnt go for the 1.4 petrol, it will feel a lot slower compared to what your used too, much better to go for the 1.6 TDI - it'll feel faster than the petrol and ha more potential tuning wise if you get bored of it.

Agree completely the 1.4 petrol will seem very slow. The other option is to wait for the launch of the 1.2 TSI as that is a great petrol engine.

 

[MacFever]

Yes : wait for the 1,2 Tsi or get the FR so you wont need the Cupra in a few years because after chiptuning the cars are the same ...

 

[nightflight]

the 1.6tdi seems to have no tuning potential at present everyone seems to be focussing on the cupra

 

[Imran]

what insurance group is the fr? ino the diesel is group 8 whats the petrol?
i wanted the diesel fr its amazing perfect upgrade for me but they were looking nearly 290/month for it even with a 2500 deposit cant afford that high

 

[robin cur]

we have a seat and a renault both good cars the seat is a much better built car,

 

[Imran]

yeh fair enough defo going to go for the seat, alot more toys for my money 1.6 sport
prbs black with black wheels stealth looks paint the brakes yellow lovely