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Replacing a Mk1 Jazz
I'm looking to replace my Jazz (Mk1) Sport (2006) which has been fairly good for the last 6 years (owned from new) and want something reliable, economical to run/insure, but with better acceleration and being more fun to drive.
Ideally want decent boot space and am considering buying new (Drive the Deal) where I can get a Zetec S Fiesta for under £12k with options required.
Also considering the VW Polo R line / Seat ST FR - 1.2 TSi engined cars at a similar price, but I'm concerned with high oil consumption, technical problems mentioned on forums.
The Fiesta seems the safer bet (admittedly not massive boot) but what MPG will I get in the real world?
I intend to keep the 'new' car for probably 5 years.
Ideally want decent boot space and am considering buying new (Drive the Deal) where I can get a Zetec S Fiesta for under £12k with options required.
Also considering the VW Polo R line / Seat ST FR - 1.2 TSi engined cars at a similar price, but I'm concerned with high oil consumption, technical problems mentioned on forums.
The Fiesta seems the safer bet (admittedly not massive boot) but what MPG will I get in the real world?
I intend to keep the 'new' car for probably 5 years.
Asked on 6 August 2012 by Cargh
Answered by
Honest John
Lots of VAG cars with chain cam engines seem to suffer high oil consumption. Maybe because they are filled with synthetic oil on the production line. I'd add a Mazda 2 1.3TS2 and a Suzuki Swift to your list.
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