It's two years already since I acquired AK , my '23' plate Ateca VZ2, and I'm looking at the options to change.
I've been really happy with AK as the VZ2 spec gives me Leather upholstery which my previous VZ1 didn't, plus it's got the Panoramic Roof, and is a great car to drive but my funding / personal preference is to keep in as new a model as possible, without buying new. Moreover, the Ateca suits my needs really well so I'm not looking at any other models.
I'm looking around for something that is less than a year old, preferably only six months, with as low mileage as possible; AK came to me at 6 months & 1,500 miles - perfect. I'm happy to wait for the right car and there don't seem to be any VZ2s around at the moment, but I have come across a couple of VZ3s at sensible prices available now.
The VZ3 majorly give the Brembo brake upgrade (as I'm sure we all know) which has + & - points; better performance vs. greater cost of replacement pads/discs. There's an additional factor in that I wouldn't be able to use my current 18" 'winter wheels' although have got a spare set of 19" that I could put winter tyres on - and yes, I know that living in East Anglia I don't truly need winter tyres but I've been running them for 15 years or so and like the confidence they give.
Bottom line; should I 'Stick' with a VZ2 or 'Twist ' and upgrade to a VZ3?
Guy
I've been really happy with AK as the VZ2 spec gives me Leather upholstery which my previous VZ1 didn't, plus it's got the Panoramic Roof, and is a great car to drive but my funding / personal preference is to keep in as new a model as possible, without buying new. Moreover, the Ateca suits my needs really well so I'm not looking at any other models.
I'm looking around for something that is less than a year old, preferably only six months, with as low mileage as possible; AK came to me at 6 months & 1,500 miles - perfect. I'm happy to wait for the right car and there don't seem to be any VZ2s around at the moment, but I have come across a couple of VZ3s at sensible prices available now.
The VZ3 majorly give the Brembo brake upgrade (as I'm sure we all know) which has + & - points; better performance vs. greater cost of replacement pads/discs. There's an additional factor in that I wouldn't be able to use my current 18" 'winter wheels' although have got a spare set of 19" that I could put winter tyres on - and yes, I know that living in East Anglia I don't truly need winter tyres but I've been running them for 15 years or so and like the confidence they give.
Bottom line; should I 'Stick' with a VZ2 or 'Twist ' and upgrade to a VZ3?
Guy
