Hi, there

Long term lurker, 1st time poster.

I currently have a 2014 Ford Mondeo TitX Sport 2.2 Diesel

it is approaching 80k trouble free miles and it has been a fantastic, super reliable car. full loaded.

But, it is time to change it, although I don't go speeding about. The Mondeo is supposed to have 200bhp. However it's a big heavy brute and you just don't get that impression that there are supposed to be 200 horses there.. Especially with the annoying turbo lag that is has, and I read somewhere that the DPF strangles it (don't know if true or not) our 2017 2.0d Focus ST rated at 180 BHP had way more torque and felt a lot more powerful . However I have grown used to it so I know what to expect from it.

But I can see some big bills coming up soon (DPF is getting clogged up, the rear ARB bushes are mentioned by the garage as to need replacing in the future) and I can seem to get a good price for the Mondeo, so now is as good a time as any.

and mainly, especially over the past year it does not get used on long journeys as much anymore. So diesel no longer suits my needs.

I am going to see a Skoda Karoq (Brand new / new used) at the weekend. This will be in the sportline trim. I have read through the CBC Breakdown, I have had a quick scan through the user forums. But I wondered if anyone here has experience with this?

it is the 2.0 Petrol DSG variant. on a PCP plan for 4 years. I don't intend on keeping it over the 4 years.

I've never "PCP'd" a car before however the dealer is offering a good deal on this. it works out cheaper to buy (PCP) brand new than second hand (I know that the only real winner is the PCP company) and I can get a good price for the Mondeo

I have never had a DSG box before but I cannot get the manual version with the engine size I want) I know about DSG issues, however my BiL has a Seat with the same DSG box and has had no issues with it what so ever, and highly recommends it. I I don't intend on keeping the car for very long outside it's warranty so might not be much to worry about

I was looking at the VW Tiquan, however the Skoda appears to come fully loaded, for a similar price, of a not so fully loaded Tiquan. and they are essentially the same car.

I looked at the New Kuga, but that does not really do it for me. I know it's not overly important but I think the previous version looked a lot better.

Please can I have other members/owners opinions

Thank you in Advance

Edited by Sinialtstar on 30/06/2021 at 14:21