Help!
I'm looking at a 2004 Passat with 50,000 miles for about e18,500 and a 2004 Octavia with 37,000 miles for about e16,250 (both 1.9 diesel).
The Skoda has better economy and is a bit cheaper; The VW has a towbar, higher mileage, will need the timing belt done at 60,000 miles (not cheap) and costs more but the image/badge is better. I've spoken to the former owner and the car wasn't crashed or pulling heavy loads. I'm not a badge snob and will probably keep the car for as long as possible, so re-sale value is not a huge consideration. Any advice, please? Thanks.
I'm looking at a 2004 Passat with 50,000 miles for about e18,500 and a 2004 Octavia with 37,000 miles for about e16,250 (both 1.9 diesel).
The Skoda has better economy and is a bit cheaper; The VW has a towbar, higher mileage, will need the timing belt done at 60,000 miles (not cheap) and costs more but the image/badge is better. I've spoken to the former owner and the car wasn't crashed or pulling heavy loads. I'm not a badge snob and will probably keep the car for as long as possible, so re-sale value is not a huge consideration. Any advice, please? Thanks.