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I don't know, definately one I'd consider seriously if it is.
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Yep I believe thats built in Derbyshire, unless its changed with the new model.
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Just noticed drivethedeal have some pre-reg Avensis hatches at a healthy discount, quoted as having a "Seq Auto" gearbox.
Is this the same thing as Tiptronic/DSG?
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Have you checked what HJ says about them in the Car by Car Breakdown?
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rtj, don't know if you mean the Avensis or the X-type CBC, but both look pretty positive. Were you trying to point something out in particular or just giving me a helpful nudge? :-)
I think these two are the only British built estates now. Wouldn't be unhappy with either really, will certainly look further into the Avensis as an option. Prestige badge and cost of repairs in the mid to long term put me off the Jag to be honest, but not completely.
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"a helpful nudge" :-)
I was referring to the Avensis though. I would think the runout models will have some good deals as the new one is now being build.
I do not know what sort of autos they have.
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That's what I was thinking about the run-out thing. Hmm.
Haven't seen any Vectra C type doozies on auto estates yet, will have to keep 'em peeled. I think their Seq Auto is akin to Tiptronic, having done a cursory google.
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Toyota built the last and new Avensis in Derbyshire. Engines are built in Wales.
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What about the Honda Accord estate? Is that built at their Swindon plant?
Diesel now available with an auto box, but not sure in what model/trim combination.
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Think Swindon is just Civics and CRVs, isn't it?
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I aasume your choice here is due to wanting to be loyal to British products and workplaces. And OK, the ones you mention should be OK but surely you need to be selfish here and get a car that is going to be good for you, you do not want to buy a British car and then find they have went bust (eg Rover) and no one left to deal with your problems?
Would it be better to buy a car built in Britain from imported parts, or a car built in country x with parts exported from Britain?? Not that I know if any are!!
Personally speaking, I would go for the Octavia Estate!
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This is my attempt at clarifying what mainstream cars are built in the UK.
Toyota - Burnaston, Derbyshire - Avensis (all models) and Auris
Honda - Swindon - CRV and Civic
Vauxhall - Ellesmere Port - Astra
Nissan - Quashqai and Note
BMW - Oxford - Mini
Tata - Halewood - Jag X-type and Freelander
Aston Martin - Warwick - all models (except the 4 door saloon) - but not really mainstream
Tata - Browns Lane and Castle Bromwhich - XF, XK and XJ
Tata - Birmingham and Solihull - Discovery, Defender and Rang Rover
So in answer to the original question you are looking at a new Avensis estate or an X-type.
We do actually have a wide variety of cars made in the UK - most of which are best in classs at quality and reliability - which begs the question why we buy cars not made in the UK ? and I direct that question to myself as well.
PS - I think the Avensis is a far better car than the Octavia - certainly one in which supports UK based manufacturing as well.
Edited by Pendlebury on 12/01/2009 at 16:04
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Tiptronic and DSG boxes are not the same. Tip = torque-converter auto with manual over-ride of gears. Many people sell these under various names.
DSG = twin clutch box with manual or auto operation. Apart from Porsche, I think only VW group cars have these so far (VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda).
The other option is a automated manual - various 'names' depending on manufacturer.
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Thanks for the info. I more concerned about the user experience than the technology behind it - I'm essentially after an auto box with a clutchless manual option. Don't really mind what it's called.
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"DSG = twin clutch box with manual or auto operation. Apart from Porsche, I think only VW group cars have these so far (VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda)."
Ford, Mitsubishi, Bugatti, BMW, Nissan, Volvo, McLaren
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& Morgan, Caterham...
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We do actually have a wide variety of cars made in the UK - most of which are best in classs at quality and reliability - which begs the question why we buy cars not made in the UK ?
Interesting point. It certainly would make me think again about buying a British car. I tend to believe in buying British - though quality and getting exactly what I want are even more important - and while the variety of cars made in the UK is OK, it could be better.
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