Day 3
No I wont post every day but action packed start I suppose.
Orientation day at work , that wasnt that exciting but one does have dot the I's and cross the T's.
However after work back to "business". Drove by a used car dealer so I could survey multiple car models.
Hyundai i20
Skoda Fabia (VW Golf frame built in Czech)
Renault Clio (hybrid)- French
My favorite of the three was the Clio . The sales person reported that French cars are known for ride quality versus German cars often veer towards performance...
But then I decided to check AI summary of many similar cars. Sarah and I did test drive a Golf and it was nice though I have heard poor comments about infotainment/climate system. It is the priciest of the bunch.
Next on list is try out VW again, and also curious on Fiat Grande Panda
| Model | Length (mm) | Width (excl. mirrors) | Boot Capacity | Noise @ 70 mph | Ride Quality (Rough Roads / Potholes) | Reliability Rating | New Cost (RRP) | Typical Used (2025) |
| Renault Clio E-Tech | 4,053 | 1,798 | 301 L | ~68–69 dBA | Fidgety / Firm: Extra hybrid weight forces stiffer springs; sharp potholes feel abrupt. | Above Average | £21,200 – £25,000 | £14,000 – £18,500 |
| VW Golf (Mk8) | 4,282 | 1,789 | 381 L | ~67 dBA | Excellent: Class-leading damping rounds off sharp edges and sunken drain covers with composure. | Average | £27,000 – £35,000+ | £21,000 – £27,000 |
| VW Polo | 4,074 | 1,751 | 351 L | ~68–69 dBA | Composed / Solid: Slightly firmer than the Fabia, but absorbs single-wheel strikes without shudder. | Above Average | £21,000 – £26,500 | £16,000 – £19,500 |
| Fiat Grande Panda | 3,990 | 1,763 | 361–412 L | ~69–70 dBA | Soft / Plush: Long-travel suspension soaks up urban speed humps well, though causes body lean. | Unproven | £19,000 – £23,000 | £17,000 – £20,500 |
| Skoda Fabia (Mk4) | 4,108 | 1,780 | 380 L | ~68 dBA | Very Supple: Softer spring setup tuned specifically for comfortable low-speed bump absorption. | High | £19,800 – £25,000 | £14,500 – £19,000 |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 4,060 | 1,765 | 267–309 L | ~69–70 dBA | Firm / Stiff: Transmits sharp ridges into the seat; settles down only at higher speed. | Average | £19,500 – £25,500 | £13,500 – £17,500 |
Fiat Grande Panda preview (hard to believe it is one of the shortest , narrowest cars with one of the biggest boots)
enjoy the 3 post day...
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