Now I hear you; you have yet another lease profiteer, and a part that is of course true. Only through the interesting aggregation chooses a man for this car, for the same price and other category addition there is plenty else fun.
We just do plan to electrically drive as much as possible, both at home and in the yard and in the office we can recharge the car. Most distance we drive are <50km so for the most part it must succeed.
Why we chose the Golf GTE? Quite simply, we have a private Mondeo Wagon for when we need space (holiday) and an Opel Speedster for the weather. Because of this we have chosen a company car (replacing a Kia Picanto) which is compact, cute looks and fun where options can.
What options are out?
- Oryx White Pearl
- Executive Plus Pack (Discover Pro Navi)
- 18 "Nogaro wheels
- Panorama / Sliding roof
- Adaptive Cruise Control and Front Assist
- Lane Assist / Light Assist
- Park Assist
- Reversing Camera
- Winter package
- Mirror Package
- Digital Radio ( DAB)
- car-Net (Air conditioning / heater remote control, location, battery status, etc.)
Once I get more mileage out've been I will share information about the usage and how the car like it.
So far I think it's a very nice car , sentence suspended and may be electrically well keep up with traffic. the interior is nice and it all feels very solid.
The impression after nearly 1300km (1,299 km)
Here we are again, meanwhile, is finally Nuon placed the charging point, and we can charge the car more often and more easily. We have spent the last three days straight can do all electric mileage, very nice!
It makes no sense even to share energy data as we could recharge in some places but not too often, unfortunately. It is that noticed some companies think they have blue Email boxes only have enough chargers, eight courses and four charging stations will not work, of course! When IKEA Haarlem they have 3 points, 1 was in use and the other 2 were ordinary cars, on departure other than on arrival so people do not mind (while 4 PHEVs around parked there because they could not stand there normal parking spaces. too bad!
the car drives more delicious, a man quickly get used to all the options / luxury but there are a few things less. I get annoyed by the automatic rain sensor. This I find something too fanatical in low rainfall and this can not be further modified using the option. the Automatic Cruise Control I really an outcome, only the careful at roundabout's :-)
I also would have liked a box to store the cable, I have now made room under the plate rear (styrofoam) but this is not ideal for everyday use I think.
Furthermore use the car just fine with two children (rear seats), enough room for the stuff in the back of the rear seat. The stroller fits right, but it fits :-)
In the next update I will provide more information on the consumption and electrical distances, my feeling is that 50km is gripped too high (35/40) but it's also getting used because he accelerates electrically quickly so you have to be careful that you do not go fast too hard.
November update :-) (6,600 km)
Meanwhile we have made more than 6500km and the car like still fine! There have not been any problems, everything works properly and all technical gadgets get used quickly. The ACC remains my favorite along with the already turning on the heater / air conditioner as he hangs from the pole (also saves electric km'ters again)
As the car drives nice (quiet, smooth, etc) and obvious offer enough space for 2 adult, two children and luggage, we use him more as expected, the private car remains more often.
Volkswagen has offered a hybrid through the ANWB driving course and i would follow. This has definitely affected my riding, I leave more frequently in D allow him to roll over and just trying to brake by switching mode to the B allowing maximum energy is recovered. I notice that the car will play zuinger electric drive more kilometers per kwh. It does mean that you have to drive active, carefully read the road (view + navigation). It is extremely difficult in order to drive as it is busy because then you can simply roll off less or use longer stopping distance without coming across as a Sunday driver.
But when it is quiet then it invites to drive as much as possible km electric, through the course and experience you will find that it really helps! It should be almost mandatory, but some drive the car, of course, only the addition and look no further unfortunately.
The vebruikt sit around 3,6l per 100km (1:27), because it sometimes prevents any charging station or get driven on weekends longer pieces. ANWB course I expect to get even gain something but what would really work is simply more posts and ensure that ordinary cars do not stand on charging spots.
Monday, January 2, 2017
The biggest differences I noticed between my performance and the car is the class difference what happens to us
January 14 is my Polo finally delivered, and after 4 months of waiting, this is a pretty good feeling. I have the following version with extras: The 1st 3 hours unfortunately I had a problem with the RNS310, I got no GPS fix. After 3 hours there finally came a signal, and since then I have no problems with it anymore.
However, it bothers me that between the RNS310 & my phone (iPhone4) a pairing adapter is. As a result, some functions are not fully using the RNS310 (A2DP music and phone book in the RNS310). This can be solved by placing between a cheap pairing adapter. Doing in my opinion detract from the interior, I will wait a while until a fix for.
The driving characteristics are in my opinion, despite the 17 "& sports suspension, sublime call. For this I always driven a Seat Ibiza, with a sports suspension and 17" wheels, but heard here and you could feel every pebble on the road and pounded everything in the interior. With the Polo feel it, but everything remains quiet in the car.
The DSG can find me some quick upshifts in the D position, so feels the car drowsy. With a speed of 50/60 you drive frequently in his sixth, whereas if I set this manually, usually is in his fourth or fifth. This makes the car feel sharper and less lazy to. Hopefully this goes a little bit with the running of the car.
Next week, an update with my 1st week, and so the daily mileage.
First experiences after 1st week (1,200 km)
Now a full week had the living & work. Since I for my work to different locations to drive, I can see how the car is when I often stuck in traffic queue or get up touring on the highway peaceful.
My car is always parked in a heated garage, so unfortunately I can not say anything about the start after a cold night. But what I notice is that the car will not start super fast. I think I'm the key should turn around in the morning anyway for 1 to 2 seconds before the motor is running. This I find unlike my leading car (Fiat Punto Evo) striking.
The DSG is 1000KM drive after some finer. Guess I was mainly used to driving in low touring with a gasoline car. In D mode, it is somewhat slow, and it turns very quickly into a higher gear. In the S-Class was very bright, and he sticks fairly high in the rev (3k RPM). What is striking to me that the D position very choppy switched between the 2nd and 3rd gear.
Comfort in the car for me is perfect (self 1.70m long), and driving the sports suspension + 17 "wheels is for me no problem. If you schuinsweg a threshold goes up, then you pretty shaken up, but which was with the Punto Evo is no different.
the heated seats are delicious as it is cold in the car, and keep your body warm as the Climatronic is not heated.
Pros:
- delicious comfort seats sit for my height perfectly. .
- Noise on the highway almost nil
- Feeling in Golf completes the ride.
- Rain sensor is easy to adjust, and does its job well.
Negatives:
- DSG has some crazy disease (fast upshifts, Hopje between 2/3)
- supporting your left the "heck" is quite hard so it leans unappetizing..
- Long time before it starts.
a point of note,
I very quickly felt the Polo drive under me in a quick turn or so. is due to the tires (Continental), or the entire soft power steering, I do not know yet. But my Ibiza always felt tighter on the road (Michelin tires)
Comparative research! (5,250 km)
In recent times some have been silent, but with some having driven more kilometers on the clock + another Polo, there is again something to be up-to-dating.
Firstly I can drive around in my short holiday in Spain in a Polo 1.4 Comfortline (manual, 5-door) and can therefore compare well with my 1.2TSI Highline full options.
The biggest differences I noticed between my performance and the car is the class difference what happens to us. In the car I really feel back to step into a car 4/5 years, everything felt less in quality to. Whether this then comes the Highline has such a high level of quality, or the comfort line just reach the level, I leave in the middle. As for walking on my car 1.2TSI, I spent 5 months in a Fiat Punto Evo to drive, and their quality and feeling was comparable to the rent-Polo.
Everything in the comfort line performance was in a car pack-em-bite € 17k, and it felt sometimes just good at. the RCD210 was easy to operate, the seats were good (but not as deep as the Highline). Also, the 1.4 also runs easily in the rolling road surface Barcelona and surroundings. With a steep climb of 12% felt it at all easy, without having had to chase the car at full speed.
Then back to the car;
The VW dealer has put a new GPS antenna in my car as I was not completely satisfied with the GPS fix on my RNS310. Still it is not 100% reliable in comparison with the RNS510. So does he miss cann't you an exit're not taking, but following the highway. This then takes a 100/200 meter or at some 140km / h before the navigation corrects this. I find this so disturbing or example if you drive around on a busy junction, and need a certain exit (Airport Zaventhem is a good example).
Personally, I am beginning to become more common with the DSG, and my riding what subject to change. With manual drive I notice that you're going to handle a very different way to the gas, then a vending machine. Note also that I have more and more control over the time the DSG will upshift or downshift. In the beginning, this feeling too fast for me, but just to give some more gas at some times, you can keep him here in 5 or 4, so that the engine is what alert. However, still a point of criticism, diverting from 2 to 3 with a hiccup and the stop in N, and then use the D Here you can not directly from brake to gas, because the DSG is as necessary to the gear ready to lay.
exterior;
I'm naturally a polisher (polishing the car an average of 3/4 times a month by hand). But have so far I drive only 1x crops + put in the wash. This weekend I'm so watch the lacquer + wheels are maintained if the car is not washed good 1.5 months;)
However, it bothers me that between the RNS310 & my phone (iPhone4) a pairing adapter is. As a result, some functions are not fully using the RNS310 (A2DP music and phone book in the RNS310). This can be solved by placing between a cheap pairing adapter. Doing in my opinion detract from the interior, I will wait a while until a fix for.
The driving characteristics are in my opinion, despite the 17 "& sports suspension, sublime call. For this I always driven a Seat Ibiza, with a sports suspension and 17" wheels, but heard here and you could feel every pebble on the road and pounded everything in the interior. With the Polo feel it, but everything remains quiet in the car.
The DSG can find me some quick upshifts in the D position, so feels the car drowsy. With a speed of 50/60 you drive frequently in his sixth, whereas if I set this manually, usually is in his fourth or fifth. This makes the car feel sharper and less lazy to. Hopefully this goes a little bit with the running of the car.
Next week, an update with my 1st week, and so the daily mileage.
First experiences after 1st week (1,200 km)
Now a full week had the living & work. Since I for my work to different locations to drive, I can see how the car is when I often stuck in traffic queue or get up touring on the highway peaceful.
My car is always parked in a heated garage, so unfortunately I can not say anything about the start after a cold night. But what I notice is that the car will not start super fast. I think I'm the key should turn around in the morning anyway for 1 to 2 seconds before the motor is running. This I find unlike my leading car (Fiat Punto Evo) striking.
The DSG is 1000KM drive after some finer. Guess I was mainly used to driving in low touring with a gasoline car. In D mode, it is somewhat slow, and it turns very quickly into a higher gear. In the S-Class was very bright, and he sticks fairly high in the rev (3k RPM). What is striking to me that the D position very choppy switched between the 2nd and 3rd gear.
Comfort in the car for me is perfect (self 1.70m long), and driving the sports suspension + 17 "wheels is for me no problem. If you schuinsweg a threshold goes up, then you pretty shaken up, but which was with the Punto Evo is no different.
the heated seats are delicious as it is cold in the car, and keep your body warm as the Climatronic is not heated.
Pros:
- delicious comfort seats sit for my height perfectly. .
- Noise on the highway almost nil
- Feeling in Golf completes the ride.
- Rain sensor is easy to adjust, and does its job well.
Negatives:
- DSG has some crazy disease (fast upshifts, Hopje between 2/3)
- supporting your left the "heck" is quite hard so it leans unappetizing..
- Long time before it starts.
a point of note,
I very quickly felt the Polo drive under me in a quick turn or so. is due to the tires (Continental), or the entire soft power steering, I do not know yet. But my Ibiza always felt tighter on the road (Michelin tires)
Comparative research! (5,250 km)
In recent times some have been silent, but with some having driven more kilometers on the clock + another Polo, there is again something to be up-to-dating.
Firstly I can drive around in my short holiday in Spain in a Polo 1.4 Comfortline (manual, 5-door) and can therefore compare well with my 1.2TSI Highline full options.
The biggest differences I noticed between my performance and the car is the class difference what happens to us. In the car I really feel back to step into a car 4/5 years, everything felt less in quality to. Whether this then comes the Highline has such a high level of quality, or the comfort line just reach the level, I leave in the middle. As for walking on my car 1.2TSI, I spent 5 months in a Fiat Punto Evo to drive, and their quality and feeling was comparable to the rent-Polo.
Everything in the comfort line performance was in a car pack-em-bite € 17k, and it felt sometimes just good at. the RCD210 was easy to operate, the seats were good (but not as deep as the Highline). Also, the 1.4 also runs easily in the rolling road surface Barcelona and surroundings. With a steep climb of 12% felt it at all easy, without having had to chase the car at full speed.
Then back to the car;
The VW dealer has put a new GPS antenna in my car as I was not completely satisfied with the GPS fix on my RNS310. Still it is not 100% reliable in comparison with the RNS510. So does he miss cann't you an exit're not taking, but following the highway. This then takes a 100/200 meter or at some 140km / h before the navigation corrects this. I find this so disturbing or example if you drive around on a busy junction, and need a certain exit (Airport Zaventhem is a good example).
Personally, I am beginning to become more common with the DSG, and my riding what subject to change. With manual drive I notice that you're going to handle a very different way to the gas, then a vending machine. Note also that I have more and more control over the time the DSG will upshift or downshift. In the beginning, this feeling too fast for me, but just to give some more gas at some times, you can keep him here in 5 or 4, so that the engine is what alert. However, still a point of criticism, diverting from 2 to 3 with a hiccup and the stop in N, and then use the D Here you can not directly from brake to gas, because the DSG is as necessary to the gear ready to lay.
exterior;
I'm naturally a polisher (polishing the car an average of 3/4 times a month by hand). But have so far I drive only 1x crops + put in the wash. This weekend I'm so watch the lacquer + wheels are maintained if the car is not washed good 1.5 months;)
I could not get used to my previous car and got him therefore made out the door
I could not get used to my previous car and got him therefore made out the door, I actually always wanted to have a Polo but could find to have made I did not have a copy yet, after some test runs which I believe technically good condition so I had therefore initially bought a Fiesta because I needed a car. But after half a year began to itch again. I do not know what it was but I had to ride one. After the Fiesta to be sold, I was still against a well-kept copy and took it home.
The engine 1600 cubic centimeters has, in my idea plenty of power, especially acceleration occurs at the traffic lights or overtake and he is so smooth and speed. Really stripes tractor is not but has enough power to move forward quickly. With five men in the car, he comes with the traffic still pretty good even packed a small trailer is no problem even entire bikes fit in the little cart and then the boot lid can still close even
101,000:
The first kilometers went smoothly.
Just a beurtje against it and new oil and tuffs. In the summer I used him really only for short trips as yet no long journeys where consumption can even be properly tested.
103 500: Mileage do
now after the summer makes the car much more mileage because every day I make about 60 kilometers to and get to work. Consumption is very against me because VW writes in the book that he has to pick up the open road even 1 in 19! That's very optimistic. Since I have a lot of highway driving I would be in the neighborhood that deserve to come but in reality I get cramped one at 14
and then not even talked about the roads.
109,000: MOT and through.
The car must for the MOT. Let's see what the damage is. one brake line is corroded underneath and a new 60 euro finished another year.
115 800: Yet another year?
Now more than a year later, I can only say that I am to him as yet not put away. The car has given me no maintenance cost 100 euros this year alone there has been a multi-strap because it became worn, yet not even 20 euros and ready. The car suits me so hitherto very well, he has never leave me. The stories were always told me the bluffs on which car is yours costly and lousy quality in my experience nonsense. It has to do with how the car is kept and how it is handled.
While I was looking for a spacious car (luggage least as big as my current Ford, more space behind given the growing children) with a large dressing.
The Peugeot 508 was in the BLue Lease Premium version on account of the price which came well above the lease budget.
The Golf Highline version came close but with some extra features that eventually came a lot more expensive than the Skoda Octavia. Before confirming your order, I first made a test drive with the Skoda dealer Rotor in Heerlen. In an hour on both roads and motorway I was impressed they ride comfort. The Skoda springs more rigid but is certainly not uncomfortable. And the space is infinite ... to be continued!
The first experiences (1,050 km)Last Wednesday was the day. I could pick my Skoda Octavai at Skoda Center Utrecht. Hidden under the sleeve was waiting for my new Skoda at the unveiling. The seller took the cover off and for the first time I could see the new Skoda in my chosen color denim blue in real life. I find (follow pictures) him very beautiful.
As already noted, I opted for the 1.2 TSI Elegance Business Line Hatchback. Additional options:
- panoramic roof;
- Rear;
- Feature Pack (nettenset, 230V socket and rear sunshade for the rear window).
At my request, the dealer also beautiful stainless steel trim strips pasted on the door sills.
On the way back I immediately make the necessary (highway) kilometers to the south. It confirmed my impression that it is a comfortable car to ride cruising on motorways. Now a days more and thick 1000 primarily motorway kilometers further I can only say that I am very satisfied. The car is comfortable, the 1.2 TSI does fine work as well in the hills, the audio system and navigation do fine work and the 1st tank turn not fell against (avg. Fuel consumption 1 at 16).
The space is huge, both front and back. The luxury such as the heated seats have already proven their worth.
All in all, my first Skoda week really liked.
10,000 (10,500 km)Meanwhile, more than 10 000 km driven in three months time. These are mainly motorway mileage. It Skoda behaves as an excellent touring car. He zooms comfortable on the road. Residential area over thresholds, it is important not to drive too hard, because thresholds have the Skoda less happy.
Pros so far:
- fine lighting (swiveling xenon headlights)
- sound control
- clear cockpit with logical operation
- consumption (see figures)
- space overall
- good seats, seat heater has already proven its value
Negatives
- navigation is far from up to date ;
- Not always correct processing of traffic;
- Acceleration in higher gears.
I have so far seen overall very satisfied with my first Skoda.
Nice car (80,000 km)Just a quick update. Meanwhile I stand on the clock almost 80,000 kilometers. I am very pleased with the Skoda. The large interior every time creates astonishment of my fellow passengers. Fit on the back seat with ease 3 adults. The trunk every time remains astounding. Meanwhile we have some car holidays behind us. Luggage for two weeks can easily to the Skoda. It is ideal car to drive longer distances. He behaves with the 1.2 TSI comfortabal particular he pulls smoothly enough at the higher speeds, it passes quickly on the motorway.
In addition to the regular sessions I've been interim 2x in the garage to refill the oil to make a door that closed not good at.
Pros: space, ride comfort.
Minus: occasionally does the radio navigation system that weird. It sometimes means you have to turn the car completely and have to reboot to the system to reset it were.
In addition, the navigation sometimes gives strange routes at the time that the traffic information has a file on the primary route. The proposed alternative route then takes more time than the original route file!
The engine 1600 cubic centimeters has, in my idea plenty of power, especially acceleration occurs at the traffic lights or overtake and he is so smooth and speed. Really stripes tractor is not but has enough power to move forward quickly. With five men in the car, he comes with the traffic still pretty good even packed a small trailer is no problem even entire bikes fit in the little cart and then the boot lid can still close even
101,000:
The first kilometers went smoothly.
Just a beurtje against it and new oil and tuffs. In the summer I used him really only for short trips as yet no long journeys where consumption can even be properly tested.
103 500: Mileage do
now after the summer makes the car much more mileage because every day I make about 60 kilometers to and get to work. Consumption is very against me because VW writes in the book that he has to pick up the open road even 1 in 19! That's very optimistic. Since I have a lot of highway driving I would be in the neighborhood that deserve to come but in reality I get cramped one at 14
and then not even talked about the roads.
109,000: MOT and through.
The car must for the MOT. Let's see what the damage is. one brake line is corroded underneath and a new 60 euro finished another year.
115 800: Yet another year?
Now more than a year later, I can only say that I am to him as yet not put away. The car has given me no maintenance cost 100 euros this year alone there has been a multi-strap because it became worn, yet not even 20 euros and ready. The car suits me so hitherto very well, he has never leave me. The stories were always told me the bluffs on which car is yours costly and lousy quality in my experience nonsense. It has to do with how the car is kept and how it is handled.
While I was looking for a spacious car (luggage least as big as my current Ford, more space behind given the growing children) with a large dressing.
The Peugeot 508 was in the BLue Lease Premium version on account of the price which came well above the lease budget.
The Golf Highline version came close but with some extra features that eventually came a lot more expensive than the Skoda Octavia. Before confirming your order, I first made a test drive with the Skoda dealer Rotor in Heerlen. In an hour on both roads and motorway I was impressed they ride comfort. The Skoda springs more rigid but is certainly not uncomfortable. And the space is infinite ... to be continued!
The first experiences (1,050 km)Last Wednesday was the day. I could pick my Skoda Octavai at Skoda Center Utrecht. Hidden under the sleeve was waiting for my new Skoda at the unveiling. The seller took the cover off and for the first time I could see the new Skoda in my chosen color denim blue in real life. I find (follow pictures) him very beautiful.
As already noted, I opted for the 1.2 TSI Elegance Business Line Hatchback. Additional options:
- panoramic roof;
- Rear;
- Feature Pack (nettenset, 230V socket and rear sunshade for the rear window).
At my request, the dealer also beautiful stainless steel trim strips pasted on the door sills.
On the way back I immediately make the necessary (highway) kilometers to the south. It confirmed my impression that it is a comfortable car to ride cruising on motorways. Now a days more and thick 1000 primarily motorway kilometers further I can only say that I am very satisfied. The car is comfortable, the 1.2 TSI does fine work as well in the hills, the audio system and navigation do fine work and the 1st tank turn not fell against (avg. Fuel consumption 1 at 16).
The space is huge, both front and back. The luxury such as the heated seats have already proven their worth.
All in all, my first Skoda week really liked.
10,000 (10,500 km)Meanwhile, more than 10 000 km driven in three months time. These are mainly motorway mileage. It Skoda behaves as an excellent touring car. He zooms comfortable on the road. Residential area over thresholds, it is important not to drive too hard, because thresholds have the Skoda less happy.
Pros so far:
- fine lighting (swiveling xenon headlights)
- sound control
- clear cockpit with logical operation
- consumption (see figures)
- space overall
- good seats, seat heater has already proven its value
Negatives
- navigation is far from up to date ;
- Not always correct processing of traffic;
- Acceleration in higher gears.
I have so far seen overall very satisfied with my first Skoda.
Nice car (80,000 km)Just a quick update. Meanwhile I stand on the clock almost 80,000 kilometers. I am very pleased with the Skoda. The large interior every time creates astonishment of my fellow passengers. Fit on the back seat with ease 3 adults. The trunk every time remains astounding. Meanwhile we have some car holidays behind us. Luggage for two weeks can easily to the Skoda. It is ideal car to drive longer distances. He behaves with the 1.2 TSI comfortabal particular he pulls smoothly enough at the higher speeds, it passes quickly on the motorway.
In addition to the regular sessions I've been interim 2x in the garage to refill the oil to make a door that closed not good at.
Pros: space, ride comfort.
Minus: occasionally does the radio navigation system that weird. It sometimes means you have to turn the car completely and have to reboot to the system to reset it were.
In addition, the navigation sometimes gives strange routes at the time that the traffic information has a file on the primary route. The proposed alternative route then takes more time than the original route file!
The Baleno was to challenge me for 3 weeks on Marketplace had a small trader in Holten'm standing
The Baleno was to challenge me for 3 weeks on Marketplace had a small trader in Holten'm standing, only 84295km on the clock and a new MOT. A little bit settled on the Daihatsu and we can ride again. This week there is a built lpg g3 installation and the first kliometers were made on gas.
It is yet again the area, the low weight and the good experience that make me decide to go back to the Baleno.
Sunday shopping at the local supermarket and it is dark outside and we did get a hailstorm ... Hailstones as large as golf balls, there is no car file, including the Baleno is under the dents, I think certainly 35 .. . Approximately .. Too bad because the outside looks quite good for a car of more than 15 years old
back from Croatia ... (90 651 km)We are back in the Netherlands, very cold now, in Croatia it was 31 degrees .. The Baleno also the return run good and cheap, I kept consumption expendable review, average consumption comes out at 1: 12.5 .. which means that I on the mileage from Gaanderen to Krk, Croatia and back and a little bit of what I drove there I spent "only" € 265.00 and that 2700km .. not bad, if I do this with a gasoline car had done I was stood at € 540.00 .. So the choice was correct to choose the Baleno on LPG g3.
The first 10.000km have been (94 825 km)This week the first 10.000km full ridden, no news, the Baleno runs as he hears good and economical, still 1: 12.5 on average. any expenses we have winter tires underneath gezet..Ik do have to top up the first liter of oil that I was not used to but yes ver 15 years young and not used for a long time.
very constant (98 583 km)Actually not much to report news, we go steadily to 100.000 and basically no shocking experiences. Ff for winter changed the wiper blades and there was again a liter of oil .. The Baleno does what he has to do, and start walking. average LPG = 8l 100km thus 1: 12.5 average ..
20,000 now driven (104 636 km)We are the 20.000km over and that no major problems had APK, only two comments, new valve and a new license plate light bulb, Oja and I'm ready for new tires and brake pads. Brake pads are there already, € 50.00, links are already there, only had time to put them on the rims to zetten..Al in all just a decent car consumption is still 1: 12 ..
on to Croatia .. (108.750 km)In just over two weeks will 't happen again, 3000km in just over two weeks, to date no surprises with the Baleno, winter tires have been replaced by "new" summer tires, there is placed a cruise control, obviously ff the oil and replace filters. Average consumption is at 1:12. so no surprises ..
back from Croatia ... (113 235 km)We're back, drove 3500 km, an average of 1: 11.5 (4 and a roof box) no problems. So very happy ..
really not much going on .. (119 278 km)FF update, winter tires are again below, consumption around 1 to 12 problems .. there is a spark plug popped out of the cylinder head, probably not been tightened properly. Cost € 220.00. New shock absorbers come under (behind) the gas tank behind the rear axle you have a car that some backward state (or so it seems at least) purchased through marketplace € 65.00 (new and original) of any further, let's go quickly to the 120.000km af..en that a car 16 years
After five years and 125,000 kilometers away, in August 2004 the time for something different. Initially looking for a young used Seat Leon TDi. Because of the hefty prices and lower annual mileage then looked at a cheaper petrol version: a used or a new Leon 1.6 Ibiza. Finally chose new Ibiza Reference 1.4 (55kW) on Spirit package consisting of Climatronic and 15-inch alloy wheels with wider tires.
TRAIN (Rating: 7.5)
Getting used, the transition from an old but torquey turbodiesel for a small, quiet petrol engine.
The 1.4 liter engine with 55kW / 75hp delivers reasonably good performance and is especially quiet by nature. Through his 16-valve cylinder head is the torque below 3,000 rpm, a bit disappointing, on the other hand knows the engine is 'pinched' character above 4500 rpm little added value. An engine system which, in the middle area has a good throttle response. Then you notice that the engine (displacement: 1,390 cc) slightly larger in comparison with many other 75-horsepower competitors. On balance, the performance is similar to the Corsa C 1.2 16V which I did a half years.
Too bad the fine, cultivated engine running is hampered by the long gear ratios in relation to power / weight. This is the version with Spirit- / Sport Rider Package enhanced by the strong 195 / 55-15 tires that have more than 3 percent higher than the standard wheel size 185 / 60-14 tires. At 120 km / h, the engine runs just under 3,400 rpm. Trivial but striking; The rev limiter has been performing at 5,700 rpm in operation.
At gasaanname operates the electronic throttle delay, allowing for example downshift is difficult with a metered quantity of intermediate gas.
Transmission shifts very smoothly, with short strokes and sufficient resistance.
The fuel consumption turns out more than my previous car depending on the driving style and the outside temperature. In a quiet, anticipatory driving style I get in winter 15 km of a liter of petrol (octane 95). In the summer of disabled air conditioning 1 liter to 16.5 km achievable.
SITTING POSITION (Rating: 9)
One of the reasons why I chose Ibiza: the comprehensive adjustability of seats and steering helping to find a nice seat position for everyone. The range of height adjustment of the driver's seat is huge, only the seat is mounted high which most will put the seat automatically to the lowest position. Due to the high waistline of the windows you get with it send to you pulled and the seat in the lowest position nevertheless a reasonably sporty seating position. The sturdy chairs have a good shape and sit comfortably. The rear seat is also well profiled and provides ample headroom, thanks to the deep bowl shape of the seat. The legroom is tight contrast. Seriously let down by a 3-door Reference is the lack of an 'easy-entry mechanism on the front seats so that the back seat is difficult to access and exit is much trickier.
SUSPENSION & DAMPING (rating: 8 & 7)
is shown in some tests, 2002 Ibiza Stella and Signo quite week suspension. Perhaps now the default set-up is changed, for "week suspension" I can not call my car. The Ibiza Reference (model 2005) is sufficiently stiff suspension and has a pretty solid damping; short bumps are well communicated. The aspect suspension / damping would
PROBLEMSSince purchasing:
- Auto detects right where I obviously have taken into account the positive cant of most roads (for drainage).
- In cold / inclement weather cracking a deep impact spring rubbers in the suspension elements at the rear; a more common problem in Ibiza.
- Slight tremors in suspension and steering.
- Small play on the suspension links.
Update 3.000 KM
went to the dealer to align the car. Seat dealer owns no equipment to car alignment. However, they have well-balanced both front wheels and exchanged with each other. Although the car is not actually aligned encourages car now okay! However, small vibrations remain.
Update 7000 km:
Under guarantee new mounting rubbers mounted after the evil of the "creaking rubbers" completely disappeared. Only strange that three years after launch still Ibiza are delivered with inferior suspension rubbers.
Update 12.000 km:
- I make balancing the four wheels at a reputable tire specialist in Weert. Also, tires and rims checked for height stroke and other irregularities. After balancing is advised to lower the air pressure of 2.4 / 2.5 bar to 2.3 bar. The vibrations are below partially disappeared. The remainder would come on account of the stiff tires.
Update 25.000 km:
- No problems have been added. Engine has exemplary twist properties.
Update 46.000 km:
- Right Front tire driven for second leak. Both tires appear lopsided worn on the inside (negative camber) and have been replaced by Michelin Energy's type in the dimensions 195 / 55-15 are pricey. Tires offer less rolling noise and just a little comfort that lacked the Firestone Hawks. The car is now (December 2006) noticeably better than when delivered in August 2004.
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October 2005 made test drive in Leon 1.6 Sport-up.
Plus: interior ergonomics, performance seats and steering wheel, traction 1.6 engine, gearbox ratios, handling.
Min: Material dashboard and interior doors, grumpy engine visibility.
August 2006: right headlight broken. Take the car to appreciate more and more, especially in the city is a delicate, nimble car.
November / December 2006: the 'driving' used for fun. Thrice kept: 1 liter to 17.2 km; 1 16.9 1 km and 16.7 km. The profit is for me 1.5 km on 1 liter compared to the normal, quiet driving.
It is yet again the area, the low weight and the good experience that make me decide to go back to the Baleno.
I'm like in my previous cars to keep a diary of experience in driving reliable wagon, or replace the timing belt and the 'multi' belt because there is no history is known .. Just before the big trip the air conditioning turned out not even working from a donor car dismantled the entire air conditioning system and put on the Baleno, make filling and look we have air conditioning .. the main advantage of such an 'old' new car is that all of the demolition or cheaply through various online shops offered
On vacation (88 576 km)We are now in Croatia, on the island of Krk, after a journey of over 1300km we arrived last week for a well deserved holiday. The Baleno has done well an average of 1: 12.5, at a motorway speed of 115kmh average. Partly German motorway and partly toll and toll-free driving, was enjoying a successful Baleno ... Now my son is with, so a male even more luggage and an apartment so automatically more goods, and still run average economical.
On vacation (88 576 km)We are now in Croatia, on the island of Krk, after a journey of over 1300km we arrived last week for a well deserved holiday. The Baleno has done well an average of 1: 12.5, at a motorway speed of 115kmh average. Partly German motorway and partly toll and toll-free driving, was enjoying a successful Baleno ... Now my son is with, so a male even more luggage and an apartment so automatically more goods, and still run average economical.
Sunday shopping at the local supermarket and it is dark outside and we did get a hailstorm ... Hailstones as large as golf balls, there is no car file, including the Baleno is under the dents, I think certainly 35 .. . Approximately .. Too bad because the outside looks quite good for a car of more than 15 years old
back from Croatia ... (90 651 km)We are back in the Netherlands, very cold now, in Croatia it was 31 degrees .. The Baleno also the return run good and cheap, I kept consumption expendable review, average consumption comes out at 1: 12.5 .. which means that I on the mileage from Gaanderen to Krk, Croatia and back and a little bit of what I drove there I spent "only" € 265.00 and that 2700km .. not bad, if I do this with a gasoline car had done I was stood at € 540.00 .. So the choice was correct to choose the Baleno on LPG g3.
The first 10.000km have been (94 825 km)This week the first 10.000km full ridden, no news, the Baleno runs as he hears good and economical, still 1: 12.5 on average. any expenses we have winter tires underneath gezet..Ik do have to top up the first liter of oil that I was not used to but yes ver 15 years young and not used for a long time.
very constant (98 583 km)Actually not much to report news, we go steadily to 100.000 and basically no shocking experiences. Ff for winter changed the wiper blades and there was again a liter of oil .. The Baleno does what he has to do, and start walking. average LPG = 8l 100km thus 1: 12.5 average ..
20,000 now driven (104 636 km)We are the 20.000km over and that no major problems had APK, only two comments, new valve and a new license plate light bulb, Oja and I'm ready for new tires and brake pads. Brake pads are there already, € 50.00, links are already there, only had time to put them on the rims to zetten..Al in all just a decent car consumption is still 1: 12 ..
on to Croatia .. (108.750 km)In just over two weeks will 't happen again, 3000km in just over two weeks, to date no surprises with the Baleno, winter tires have been replaced by "new" summer tires, there is placed a cruise control, obviously ff the oil and replace filters. Average consumption is at 1:12. so no surprises ..
back from Croatia ... (113 235 km)We're back, drove 3500 km, an average of 1: 11.5 (4 and a roof box) no problems. So very happy ..
really not much going on .. (119 278 km)FF update, winter tires are again below, consumption around 1 to 12 problems .. there is a spark plug popped out of the cylinder head, probably not been tightened properly. Cost € 220.00. New shock absorbers come under (behind) the gas tank behind the rear axle you have a car that some backward state (or so it seems at least) purchased through marketplace € 65.00 (new and original) of any further, let's go quickly to the 120.000km af..en that a car 16 years
After five years and 125,000 kilometers away, in August 2004 the time for something different. Initially looking for a young used Seat Leon TDi. Because of the hefty prices and lower annual mileage then looked at a cheaper petrol version: a used or a new Leon 1.6 Ibiza. Finally chose new Ibiza Reference 1.4 (55kW) on Spirit package consisting of Climatronic and 15-inch alloy wheels with wider tires.
TRAIN (Rating: 7.5)
Getting used, the transition from an old but torquey turbodiesel for a small, quiet petrol engine.
The 1.4 liter engine with 55kW / 75hp delivers reasonably good performance and is especially quiet by nature. Through his 16-valve cylinder head is the torque below 3,000 rpm, a bit disappointing, on the other hand knows the engine is 'pinched' character above 4500 rpm little added value. An engine system which, in the middle area has a good throttle response. Then you notice that the engine (displacement: 1,390 cc) slightly larger in comparison with many other 75-horsepower competitors. On balance, the performance is similar to the Corsa C 1.2 16V which I did a half years.
Too bad the fine, cultivated engine running is hampered by the long gear ratios in relation to power / weight. This is the version with Spirit- / Sport Rider Package enhanced by the strong 195 / 55-15 tires that have more than 3 percent higher than the standard wheel size 185 / 60-14 tires. At 120 km / h, the engine runs just under 3,400 rpm. Trivial but striking; The rev limiter has been performing at 5,700 rpm in operation.
At gasaanname operates the electronic throttle delay, allowing for example downshift is difficult with a metered quantity of intermediate gas.
Transmission shifts very smoothly, with short strokes and sufficient resistance.
The fuel consumption turns out more than my previous car depending on the driving style and the outside temperature. In a quiet, anticipatory driving style I get in winter 15 km of a liter of petrol (octane 95). In the summer of disabled air conditioning 1 liter to 16.5 km achievable.
SITTING POSITION (Rating: 9)
One of the reasons why I chose Ibiza: the comprehensive adjustability of seats and steering helping to find a nice seat position for everyone. The range of height adjustment of the driver's seat is huge, only the seat is mounted high which most will put the seat automatically to the lowest position. Due to the high waistline of the windows you get with it send to you pulled and the seat in the lowest position nevertheless a reasonably sporty seating position. The sturdy chairs have a good shape and sit comfortably. The rear seat is also well profiled and provides ample headroom, thanks to the deep bowl shape of the seat. The legroom is tight contrast. Seriously let down by a 3-door Reference is the lack of an 'easy-entry mechanism on the front seats so that the back seat is difficult to access and exit is much trickier.
SUSPENSION & DAMPING (rating: 8 & 7)
is shown in some tests, 2002 Ibiza Stella and Signo quite week suspension. Perhaps now the default set-up is changed, for "week suspension" I can not call my car. The Ibiza Reference (model 2005) is sufficiently stiff suspension and has a pretty solid damping; short bumps are well communicated. The aspect suspension / damping would
PROBLEMSSince purchasing:
- Auto detects right where I obviously have taken into account the positive cant of most roads (for drainage).
- In cold / inclement weather cracking a deep impact spring rubbers in the suspension elements at the rear; a more common problem in Ibiza.
- Slight tremors in suspension and steering.
- Small play on the suspension links.
Update 3.000 KM
went to the dealer to align the car. Seat dealer owns no equipment to car alignment. However, they have well-balanced both front wheels and exchanged with each other. Although the car is not actually aligned encourages car now okay! However, small vibrations remain.
Update 7000 km:
Under guarantee new mounting rubbers mounted after the evil of the "creaking rubbers" completely disappeared. Only strange that three years after launch still Ibiza are delivered with inferior suspension rubbers.
Update 12.000 km:
- I make balancing the four wheels at a reputable tire specialist in Weert. Also, tires and rims checked for height stroke and other irregularities. After balancing is advised to lower the air pressure of 2.4 / 2.5 bar to 2.3 bar. The vibrations are below partially disappeared. The remainder would come on account of the stiff tires.
Update 25.000 km:
- No problems have been added. Engine has exemplary twist properties.
Update 46.000 km:
- Right Front tire driven for second leak. Both tires appear lopsided worn on the inside (negative camber) and have been replaced by Michelin Energy's type in the dimensions 195 / 55-15 are pricey. Tires offer less rolling noise and just a little comfort that lacked the Firestone Hawks. The car is now (December 2006) noticeably better than when delivered in August 2004.
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October 2005 made test drive in Leon 1.6 Sport-up.
Plus: interior ergonomics, performance seats and steering wheel, traction 1.6 engine, gearbox ratios, handling.
Min: Material dashboard and interior doors, grumpy engine visibility.
August 2006: right headlight broken. Take the car to appreciate more and more, especially in the city is a delicate, nimble car.
November / December 2006: the 'driving' used for fun. Thrice kept: 1 liter to 17.2 km; 1 16.9 1 km and 16.7 km. The profit is for me 1.5 km on 1 liter compared to the normal, quiet driving.
Exterior: The Volkswagen Polo has grown into a fully fledged car
My boss offered me for two weeks a Polo 1.2 BlueMotion to. This is a good time for a review. Exterior: The Volkswagen Polo has grown into a fully fledged car. The car looks sporty with its angular shapes, low and thick front bumper with lip. The back contrast looks dull and is what 'rushed' into my eyes.
The Polo BlueMotion is slightly reduced, which improves drag. Car doors are a bit on the short side (5-door version). This complicates entry. I am 175 cm tall, kick during frequent trips to the door panel and when boarding the sill. Unfortunately, this provides the necessary damage.
Interior: The interior looks sleek, but sober. The location of the interior finish is on a fairly high level. The materials eyes indeed, but in reality crackling hard. Volkswagen has done his best to make you feel right at home in the car. All the bells and whistles are right where you'd expect. Once you're behind the wheel, you know immediately that you're in a Volkswagen, the typical style of this german is good to recognize. The light switch left the control of the heating, clignoteurs etc. etc. All buttons decent feel through the use of a type of stainless steel / aluminum. This is to be found around the ventilations, the buttons for the heating, around the counters. Also, it is to be found on the wheel.
Radio:
A big failure of the Polo I find the optional radio. The double-din radio Integrates Bluetooth car kit is not equipped with lights. This will made it impossible to operate the radio in the evening hours. The volume knob and back-forward buttons are found blind, but the rest?
The seats are also adjustable in height. Yet I can not quite find my sitting in the car. If I sit too close to the pedals, or I can not put down my arms comfortably. The landing place by the handle is too low, and the upper portion of the panel is too high.
The seats offer good lateral support. I do notice that the edge, sitting shoulder height, is quite annoying after long journeys.
The small Volkswagen is equipped with all kinds of simple boxes under the passenger seat, in the glove compartment is a special double bottom with space for the owner's manual. The Polo is also equipped with a solid arm that tilt to your liking. Also in the armrest has room for a large sunglasses and other items. Under the dashboard, on the right door to find a box for a safety vest. Very well conceived all, as many drivers often have a lot of loose stuff in the car.
Space:
In terms of space, the Polo scored average. In the back, an adult of average height can sit pretty. The person you should not have too far to back his chair. A disadvantage is that you sit very upright. This problem occurs when multiple cars in this class. Anyway, do not buy Polo to transport your offspring.
The trunk of the Polo does not seem very big in the first place. If you take the trunk better studied, you soon find out that there is a double bottom is in. This is of course very nice to put in some small loose items.
The belfry of the Volkswagen Polo has beautiful white dimmable lighting. The counters itself eyes what cheap. One at the speedometer also used a strange layout. From 0 to 50kmpu makes the counter jumps 5kmpu. Over 50, he is suddenly jumps 10kmpu. This can be especially very confusing in the beginning. The onboard computer is intuitive and seems to be reliable. A point of criticism, the onboard computer is in dutch. It includes, among others
- Average consumption per day
- Average consumption
- Instant consumption
- Average speed
- Current speed
- Outside temperature
- Speed Indicator
- Range
- Time
- Additional trip odometer
The engine:
If you start the car, you hardly notice that it is a is diesel. The 1.2 three-cylinder running around nice and quiet. Once you accelerates the break is over, the engine can be heard well under load. Occasionally, you even have the idea that someone has thrown a bucket of nails in the engine. Acceleration is not great, especially in the low rpm range, the engine behaves very lazy. You should definitely suspicious, quick to crawl at a roundabout or junction is not there. From 800-1600 rpm the engine has really suffered from the excessive movements which Volkswagen has applied. 800-1600 speed is still an area where you'd uses a diesel. Once the engine speed once he pulls it firmly. Despite the moderate acceleration times, you have the correct engine speed is not the idea that you're driving a very slow car.
Gearbox:
As mentioned earlier, Volkswagen has fitted a special gearbox with different transmissions. The gearbox can be combined with any regularity operate properly hakerig. The gearshifts are short, but accurate.
Driving behavior:
On the road, the Volkswagen Polo behaves like a full-fledged middle class. The controls are ratified good, but not too light. Bumps in the road are well absorbed by the chassis of the Polo. A point of criticism I think taking a threshold. In taking such a restrictive measure speed, the train rattles properly. You will soon notice that he does not appreciate this very much. The front bumper ensures that you have to reduce considerably the speed at a threshold.
Highway:
not the car pulls much stable on the road, of crosswinds the vehicle is on the highway. Continental tires are audible, I can therefore recommend the purchase, the Continentals replaced for a couple of Michelin's. What really strikes me is the constant resonance in the car caused by the engine. The 'boom' which is continuously audible, your brand especially at low speeds. If I compare with my C1 HDi engine, Volkswagen has a lot to learn. Although the C1 and the Polo totally not comparable, the noise level of the Polo engine is much higher than that of C1.
Consumption:
I've kept a close eye on the Polo in terms of consumption at different speeds. I treated the Polo with the well-known light socket. Yet he can not get much more economical in terms of consumption than 1 in 24. This is not the promised consumption of 1 to 30. Totally a disappointment when you consider that a C1 HDi over 1 gets 28 combined cycle. When the C1 HDi there have been no concessions: reduce, start / stop system, all kinds of side skirts, and spoilers etc. etc.
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Start / Stop system:
The start and stop system is a system to keep consumption low. When you come to drive at a traffic light, put the gear in neutral and release the clutch. The engine then turns off automatically. As soon as the clutch pedal is depressed, the engine starts again automatically. This system I was pretty curious from the very beginning. I had heard that this fact did not function always good. I can indeed say that it is indeed not a regular function. Now I have already read several stories on the internet. He does not seem to operate under certain circumstances.
- With a cold engine
- Air conditioning to
In these circumstances, it functions start and stop system does. But not always. Ok, maybe it is up to the battery voltage? Again, I could not find any regularity.
The Polo BlueMotion is slightly reduced, which improves drag. Car doors are a bit on the short side (5-door version). This complicates entry. I am 175 cm tall, kick during frequent trips to the door panel and when boarding the sill. Unfortunately, this provides the necessary damage.
Interior: The interior looks sleek, but sober. The location of the interior finish is on a fairly high level. The materials eyes indeed, but in reality crackling hard. Volkswagen has done his best to make you feel right at home in the car. All the bells and whistles are right where you'd expect. Once you're behind the wheel, you know immediately that you're in a Volkswagen, the typical style of this german is good to recognize. The light switch left the control of the heating, clignoteurs etc. etc. All buttons decent feel through the use of a type of stainless steel / aluminum. This is to be found around the ventilations, the buttons for the heating, around the counters. Also, it is to be found on the wheel.
Radio:
A big failure of the Polo I find the optional radio. The double-din radio Integrates Bluetooth car kit is not equipped with lights. This will made it impossible to operate the radio in the evening hours. The volume knob and back-forward buttons are found blind, but the rest?
The seats are also adjustable in height. Yet I can not quite find my sitting in the car. If I sit too close to the pedals, or I can not put down my arms comfortably. The landing place by the handle is too low, and the upper portion of the panel is too high.
The seats offer good lateral support. I do notice that the edge, sitting shoulder height, is quite annoying after long journeys.
The small Volkswagen is equipped with all kinds of simple boxes under the passenger seat, in the glove compartment is a special double bottom with space for the owner's manual. The Polo is also equipped with a solid arm that tilt to your liking. Also in the armrest has room for a large sunglasses and other items. Under the dashboard, on the right door to find a box for a safety vest. Very well conceived all, as many drivers often have a lot of loose stuff in the car.
Space:
In terms of space, the Polo scored average. In the back, an adult of average height can sit pretty. The person you should not have too far to back his chair. A disadvantage is that you sit very upright. This problem occurs when multiple cars in this class. Anyway, do not buy Polo to transport your offspring.
The trunk of the Polo does not seem very big in the first place. If you take the trunk better studied, you soon find out that there is a double bottom is in. This is of course very nice to put in some small loose items.
The belfry of the Volkswagen Polo has beautiful white dimmable lighting. The counters itself eyes what cheap. One at the speedometer also used a strange layout. From 0 to 50kmpu makes the counter jumps 5kmpu. Over 50, he is suddenly jumps 10kmpu. This can be especially very confusing in the beginning. The onboard computer is intuitive and seems to be reliable. A point of criticism, the onboard computer is in dutch. It includes, among others
- Average consumption per day
- Average consumption
- Instant consumption
- Average speed
- Current speed
- Outside temperature
- Speed Indicator
- Range
- Time
- Additional trip odometer
The engine:
If you start the car, you hardly notice that it is a is diesel. The 1.2 three-cylinder running around nice and quiet. Once you accelerates the break is over, the engine can be heard well under load. Occasionally, you even have the idea that someone has thrown a bucket of nails in the engine. Acceleration is not great, especially in the low rpm range, the engine behaves very lazy. You should definitely suspicious, quick to crawl at a roundabout or junction is not there. From 800-1600 rpm the engine has really suffered from the excessive movements which Volkswagen has applied. 800-1600 speed is still an area where you'd uses a diesel. Once the engine speed once he pulls it firmly. Despite the moderate acceleration times, you have the correct engine speed is not the idea that you're driving a very slow car.
Gearbox:
As mentioned earlier, Volkswagen has fitted a special gearbox with different transmissions. The gearbox can be combined with any regularity operate properly hakerig. The gearshifts are short, but accurate.
Driving behavior:
On the road, the Volkswagen Polo behaves like a full-fledged middle class. The controls are ratified good, but not too light. Bumps in the road are well absorbed by the chassis of the Polo. A point of criticism I think taking a threshold. In taking such a restrictive measure speed, the train rattles properly. You will soon notice that he does not appreciate this very much. The front bumper ensures that you have to reduce considerably the speed at a threshold.
Highway:
not the car pulls much stable on the road, of crosswinds the vehicle is on the highway. Continental tires are audible, I can therefore recommend the purchase, the Continentals replaced for a couple of Michelin's. What really strikes me is the constant resonance in the car caused by the engine. The 'boom' which is continuously audible, your brand especially at low speeds. If I compare with my C1 HDi engine, Volkswagen has a lot to learn. Although the C1 and the Polo totally not comparable, the noise level of the Polo engine is much higher than that of C1.
Consumption:
I've kept a close eye on the Polo in terms of consumption at different speeds. I treated the Polo with the well-known light socket. Yet he can not get much more economical in terms of consumption than 1 in 24. This is not the promised consumption of 1 to 30. Totally a disappointment when you consider that a C1 HDi over 1 gets 28 combined cycle. When the C1 HDi there have been no concessions: reduce, start / stop system, all kinds of side skirts, and spoilers etc. etc.
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Start / Stop system:
The start and stop system is a system to keep consumption low. When you come to drive at a traffic light, put the gear in neutral and release the clutch. The engine then turns off automatically. As soon as the clutch pedal is depressed, the engine starts again automatically. This system I was pretty curious from the very beginning. I had heard that this fact did not function always good. I can indeed say that it is indeed not a regular function. Now I have already read several stories on the internet. He does not seem to operate under certain circumstances.
- With a cold engine
- Air conditioning to
In these circumstances, it functions start and stop system does. But not always. Ok, maybe it is up to the battery voltage? Again, I could not find any regularity.
When my girlfriend have just tossed a ball for an older BMW, but eventually look for B-segmentation of no more than 3 years
Because of job change and transport (from leased to 1st class train) I'm looking with my girlfriend went to a new car. When my girlfriend have just tossed a ball for an older BMW, but eventually look for B-segmentation of no more than 3 years, 5 doors, with air conditioning and cruise control. Eventually we decided after test drives in a Clio and two Polos for Polo (despite the TCE engine in the Clio). The decisive factor was the sale of the VW dealer in Ede.
LOOK
Well, the Polo is a polo. Maybe a little boring, but I do like solid appearance. No nonsense. VW's have always been charmed me well. Too many designer lines, as almost all new Kia and Hyundai, I do not like.
DRIVING
The Polo is a 1.4 engine with 80 hp. On paper, not much, especially if you fine TSI VW or Renault TCE opposite move. However, with driving I was surprised by the pull at the bottom. This engine was much smoother than the 1.4 which was in my Peugeot lease. It is certainly no streaks trigger, but the Netherlands is fine. In Germany I got with difficulty 175. Why does the 1.4 at high speed (over 120 - which may now also in NL) quite a lot of noise, although it is never distracting.
Handling is verleken with my previous car set more comfort. For longer pieces is saved (I've been back to the North Cape in Norway). When quickly taking a curve, the car leans a bit about.
On the brakes, I am speaking the least: they are really much less than in my Peugeot, something I did not expect from a VW. I think that the feeling of playing along, the Peus hold much earlier, at the Polo you have to push harder before it slows.
EASE
chairs sit. The comfort line fabric feels fine. On long journeys, I have no problem to keep good full. The equipment of the car while it plays: a small car it is quite complete: air conditioning, cruise control, radio / CD / MP3, central locking, adjustable windscreen, adjustable seats. Fine. In the back you can sit nice, but for long distances (holidays or something) with adults is not recommended. The rear cargo area is not very big, but nice rectangular.
COSTS
The Polo is relatively expensive to buy, but you get to sell therefore more in return. The residual value is important to me, although I now can not see how that's later. Furthermore, the car runs smoothly economical. The low (compare 207) weight of 1000 kg certainly plays along with this. I drive an average of somewhere between 6.0 and 6.4 liters per 100 kilometers, including highway and city. Geinig is the catch in tankvul input (how hot it actually). When you catch pressed, runs the remaining air from the fuel tank and you may just 10 liters of extra fuel. It is stopping in there 56 liters already succeeded. Then you get more than 800 km on a tank.
The road tax is almost 100 euros in three months.
PROBLEMS
No genuine. However, the right rear tire is what square. Soon need a new set of rear tires. The tailgate closes sometimes not good and you must onVW's hard push to get him close sloppy.
Because my DS3 after 2 years and 3 months 152 000 km had driven, time for a new car was. As a new DS3 (for 3 doors and room) was not attractive, I'm going to look at another car. My choice is ultimately fallen for the Renault Clio 1.5 dCi Estate. Because the delivery times are quite long the Clio and the DS3 with this mileage yet yielded a great amount, I decided to take a temporary vehicle, namely a VW UP!
In the first instance, the UP! a slick auto'tje. Nice I like him, but it all looks neat (for this class). The dashboard is shiny and tight. It feels itself to leather steering wheel and shift knob + handbrake.
Once behind the wheel crept'll instantly fine chairs of the DS3. The seats are narrow, hard and uncomfortable.
While driving the car feels itself like a grown-up car. It sends reasonable and you do not immediately feel that you are riding in a tin with a lawnmower engine in the front. Yet to mention the suspension is not comfortable when you come to the somewhat poorer highways, you notice that the car begins to sway as if the shock absorbers are worn.
German thoroughness does not exist (22,700 km)After more than 6000 km in the UP! having driven, you will soon notice that the UP! not indeed if he does exist in the first place. Here is a list which I irritate me
* In a cold start, the UP is running! incredibly bad, it seems as if a bucket of nails is in the engine. After running for about 20 seconds stationeer to have him start to run quieter.
* Knapp Ende feathers when taking a threshold
* The gearbox I find very questionable, the switch / link is not always to perfection, you hear all sorts of nasty noises and occasionally you get the car not even in gear.
* In cold and wet weather you should really always drive with the air conditioning, the car covers very quickly. The ventilation ducts are all open, and the slider is NOT circulate air, but let. I find this very annoying as dry air is not conducive to my contact lenses.
* The original navigation system is not intuitive, and the built-in car kit works very badly.
* Also, the mounting of the navigation system is very doubtful. You need otherwise is hard to press the system it right back from the dashboard.
* If you drive with activated wipers, you sometimes hear just the relay rattle under the dashboard
* Flasher's terms of service is not accurate, sometimes you think you've turned on the turn, but nothing happens.
* Unfortunately, the car is also not rattle-free, as already described above, the snap springs during the taking of a speed bump. The dashboard left and right taps (at the A-Style) when driving on a brick road.
All in all a disappointing car. I am very happy to have bought Volkswagen Golf.
Funny that my review a poor rating Kri (22 910 km)Apparently you can not say bad things about Volkswagen Netherlands, because you get directly a bad rating. Volkswagen is no longer a German thoroughness more and which may be best known, the cars they make are way too expensive to be poor. I'll have just a Frenchman or a Japanese, they remain very least.
Ontopic: I still wanted anything to report about the suspension. The car springs in the initially good, but once you take a bumpy road, it looks like the car really begins to wobble and sway. In other words, I believe the attenuation of this car is set very weird. The DS3 was relatively stiff suspension, but lowered these bumps still immaculate.
bad start (23.900 km)This morning with the cold weather started the UP, he hit smooth, but he kept running very low (300-400 rpm), he found it hard to stay on. All the lights remained on.
Again, a lot of problems with condensation in the car. I suspect that the car is leaking somewhere.
Another strange point, the start and stop system works only when the car is at a standstill. Most Dutch people today have the nasty habit to go at walking pace for a traffic light ride. This allows the start and stop system is not activated. My DS3 joined 15kmpu though if you put it in neutral and the clutch let go. minus for the small VW
Last weekend a lot of rain (25 453 km)And much rain is much condensation on the windows of the UP!
It is for me with rain almost mandatory to drive with the air conditioning. Without air conditioning running all closed with condensation. I still expect that the UP! oid is leaking somewhere
With regard to the navigation system, as regards the cumbersome operation of the system. I'm already used to it. You know eventually it what buttons to press you to get things working. However, the system is totally not accurate. I watched previously often to the card when I knew I had to turn somewhere, however, the system displays the information is sometimes different from the reality. It seems like you have to beat off alone is not until the next street.
So I thought: I watch it for the remaining number of meters (for exit) also this often gives a distorted picture in residential areas, the count of the remaining number of meters before the exit is already at 0 meters, you would expect that your right However, it is the turn then another 30-40 meters. If you ask me, in the advertising of Planet Internet (go with your mouse to the upper right) uses a Volkswagen navigation system. As the car drives without mercy because the navigation system indicating the bushes.
Oh yeah! WHY do I have the button you turn the mirror adjustment to turn the mirror heating ???? Regularly that the mirror heating is switched days long pointless because I forgot to turn back The switch! When I went DS3 automatically when I turned on the defroster, and switched automatically forward to a roughly 10-15 minutes.
We will keep this point, but the lack of intelligence on the Germans?
All in all, the UP! a very disappointing experience. Fortunately, I can probably UP! soon exchange for a Polo, this is not everything, but I got along better experiences than the UP
INSPECTION (27 676 km)Recently passed the vehicle inspection on .. I assume that as from this regular turn, which is coming.
As for reliability, I believe there are daily beatings in, I get the feeling that, in the next turn directly a few days should bivouac at the Volkswagen garage.
What I really do not understand VW, why is all rainwater inside if you have the window open a crack in the rain (on the highway). Pretty much all the rainwater that lies on the windshield, running as a small crack inside. Germans who have never heard of a small "drainage canal" along the windshield?
One advantage: he has so far not again refused to start.
Bye UP! (28 042 km)Yesterday I got a call from the rental company if I wanted to exchange the UP for a new one. Fortunately, I did not sit to wait turn at the 30.000km to all these problems would be solved.
I now have a fresh Move UP! 6 kilometers on the clock. Well, now he already has 300km on the clock. So I start a new review on the Move UP!
LOOK
Well, the Polo is a polo. Maybe a little boring, but I do like solid appearance. No nonsense. VW's have always been charmed me well. Too many designer lines, as almost all new Kia and Hyundai, I do not like.
DRIVING
The Polo is a 1.4 engine with 80 hp. On paper, not much, especially if you fine TSI VW or Renault TCE opposite move. However, with driving I was surprised by the pull at the bottom. This engine was much smoother than the 1.4 which was in my Peugeot lease. It is certainly no streaks trigger, but the Netherlands is fine. In Germany I got with difficulty 175. Why does the 1.4 at high speed (over 120 - which may now also in NL) quite a lot of noise, although it is never distracting.
Handling is verleken with my previous car set more comfort. For longer pieces is saved (I've been back to the North Cape in Norway). When quickly taking a curve, the car leans a bit about.
On the brakes, I am speaking the least: they are really much less than in my Peugeot, something I did not expect from a VW. I think that the feeling of playing along, the Peus hold much earlier, at the Polo you have to push harder before it slows.
EASE
chairs sit. The comfort line fabric feels fine. On long journeys, I have no problem to keep good full. The equipment of the car while it plays: a small car it is quite complete: air conditioning, cruise control, radio / CD / MP3, central locking, adjustable windscreen, adjustable seats. Fine. In the back you can sit nice, but for long distances (holidays or something) with adults is not recommended. The rear cargo area is not very big, but nice rectangular.
COSTS
The Polo is relatively expensive to buy, but you get to sell therefore more in return. The residual value is important to me, although I now can not see how that's later. Furthermore, the car runs smoothly economical. The low (compare 207) weight of 1000 kg certainly plays along with this. I drive an average of somewhere between 6.0 and 6.4 liters per 100 kilometers, including highway and city. Geinig is the catch in tankvul input (how hot it actually). When you catch pressed, runs the remaining air from the fuel tank and you may just 10 liters of extra fuel. It is stopping in there 56 liters already succeeded. Then you get more than 800 km on a tank.
The road tax is almost 100 euros in three months.
PROBLEMS
No genuine. However, the right rear tire is what square. Soon need a new set of rear tires. The tailgate closes sometimes not good and you must onVW's hard push to get him close sloppy.
Because my DS3 after 2 years and 3 months 152 000 km had driven, time for a new car was. As a new DS3 (for 3 doors and room) was not attractive, I'm going to look at another car. My choice is ultimately fallen for the Renault Clio 1.5 dCi Estate. Because the delivery times are quite long the Clio and the DS3 with this mileage yet yielded a great amount, I decided to take a temporary vehicle, namely a VW UP!
In the first instance, the UP! a slick auto'tje. Nice I like him, but it all looks neat (for this class). The dashboard is shiny and tight. It feels itself to leather steering wheel and shift knob + handbrake.
Once behind the wheel crept'll instantly fine chairs of the DS3. The seats are narrow, hard and uncomfortable.
While driving the car feels itself like a grown-up car. It sends reasonable and you do not immediately feel that you are riding in a tin with a lawnmower engine in the front. Yet to mention the suspension is not comfortable when you come to the somewhat poorer highways, you notice that the car begins to sway as if the shock absorbers are worn.
German thoroughness does not exist (22,700 km)After more than 6000 km in the UP! having driven, you will soon notice that the UP! not indeed if he does exist in the first place. Here is a list which I irritate me
* In a cold start, the UP is running! incredibly bad, it seems as if a bucket of nails is in the engine. After running for about 20 seconds stationeer to have him start to run quieter.
* Knapp Ende feathers when taking a threshold
* The gearbox I find very questionable, the switch / link is not always to perfection, you hear all sorts of nasty noises and occasionally you get the car not even in gear.
* In cold and wet weather you should really always drive with the air conditioning, the car covers very quickly. The ventilation ducts are all open, and the slider is NOT circulate air, but let. I find this very annoying as dry air is not conducive to my contact lenses.
* The original navigation system is not intuitive, and the built-in car kit works very badly.
* Also, the mounting of the navigation system is very doubtful. You need otherwise is hard to press the system it right back from the dashboard.
* If you drive with activated wipers, you sometimes hear just the relay rattle under the dashboard
* Flasher's terms of service is not accurate, sometimes you think you've turned on the turn, but nothing happens.
* Unfortunately, the car is also not rattle-free, as already described above, the snap springs during the taking of a speed bump. The dashboard left and right taps (at the A-Style) when driving on a brick road.
All in all a disappointing car. I am very happy to have bought Volkswagen Golf.
Funny that my review a poor rating Kri (22 910 km)Apparently you can not say bad things about Volkswagen Netherlands, because you get directly a bad rating. Volkswagen is no longer a German thoroughness more and which may be best known, the cars they make are way too expensive to be poor. I'll have just a Frenchman or a Japanese, they remain very least.
Ontopic: I still wanted anything to report about the suspension. The car springs in the initially good, but once you take a bumpy road, it looks like the car really begins to wobble and sway. In other words, I believe the attenuation of this car is set very weird. The DS3 was relatively stiff suspension, but lowered these bumps still immaculate.
bad start (23.900 km)This morning with the cold weather started the UP, he hit smooth, but he kept running very low (300-400 rpm), he found it hard to stay on. All the lights remained on.
Again, a lot of problems with condensation in the car. I suspect that the car is leaking somewhere.
Another strange point, the start and stop system works only when the car is at a standstill. Most Dutch people today have the nasty habit to go at walking pace for a traffic light ride. This allows the start and stop system is not activated. My DS3 joined 15kmpu though if you put it in neutral and the clutch let go. minus for the small VW
Last weekend a lot of rain (25 453 km)And much rain is much condensation on the windows of the UP!
It is for me with rain almost mandatory to drive with the air conditioning. Without air conditioning running all closed with condensation. I still expect that the UP! oid is leaking somewhere
With regard to the navigation system, as regards the cumbersome operation of the system. I'm already used to it. You know eventually it what buttons to press you to get things working. However, the system is totally not accurate. I watched previously often to the card when I knew I had to turn somewhere, however, the system displays the information is sometimes different from the reality. It seems like you have to beat off alone is not until the next street.
So I thought: I watch it for the remaining number of meters (for exit) also this often gives a distorted picture in residential areas, the count of the remaining number of meters before the exit is already at 0 meters, you would expect that your right However, it is the turn then another 30-40 meters. If you ask me, in the advertising of Planet Internet (go with your mouse to the upper right) uses a Volkswagen navigation system. As the car drives without mercy because the navigation system indicating the bushes.
Oh yeah! WHY do I have the button you turn the mirror adjustment to turn the mirror heating ???? Regularly that the mirror heating is switched days long pointless because I forgot to turn back The switch! When I went DS3 automatically when I turned on the defroster, and switched automatically forward to a roughly 10-15 minutes.
We will keep this point, but the lack of intelligence on the Germans?
All in all, the UP! a very disappointing experience. Fortunately, I can probably UP! soon exchange for a Polo, this is not everything, but I got along better experiences than the UP
INSPECTION (27 676 km)Recently passed the vehicle inspection on .. I assume that as from this regular turn, which is coming.
As for reliability, I believe there are daily beatings in, I get the feeling that, in the next turn directly a few days should bivouac at the Volkswagen garage.
What I really do not understand VW, why is all rainwater inside if you have the window open a crack in the rain (on the highway). Pretty much all the rainwater that lies on the windshield, running as a small crack inside. Germans who have never heard of a small "drainage canal" along the windshield?
One advantage: he has so far not again refused to start.
Bye UP! (28 042 km)Yesterday I got a call from the rental company if I wanted to exchange the UP for a new one. Fortunately, I did not sit to wait turn at the 30.000km to all these problems would be solved.
I now have a fresh Move UP! 6 kilometers on the clock. Well, now he already has 300km on the clock. So I start a new review on the Move UP!
First a shortlist of cars I've looked at a VW Golf Variant Ford Focus Wagon and a Renault Megane Break
First a shortlist of cars I've looked at a VW Golf Variant Ford Focus Wagon and a Renault Megane Break. Despite the fine motor (1.4 Tce) the Megane fell because of poor reliability reader experiences with French cars off. Test runs made in Golf 1.2 TSI and Focus 1.0 EcoBoost. Eventually opted for a Focus because of the equipment, the handling and the great deal. Fortunately not chosen the Golf TSI considering the problems.
I have to say I was skeptical in advance of a 1.0 liter 3 cylinder engine (okay, turbocharged) in a Focus wagon. However, the engine is very good breakfast. It's just a very nice engine. He picks up nicely, and attracts up to 6,000 rpm fine by. It is certainly no streaks trigger, but doing fine. Also on long holiday journeys. However, the typical small engine turbo features: engine braking does the car slightly and the torque at low revs you think "now comes the real power", but happens not much more. Consumption has been fantastic. On average we drive 6.3 liters per 100 km. In low motorway 6.0. On vacations 6.9. Prima numbers so. In real overdrive (on holiday it was 38 degrees with mistral against) it is sometimes inefficient (8.0). The top was (neatly in Germany) 205. In Germany, you notice that your ability is short. Remarkably, the engine is very hot quickly, sometimes riding in a few minutes. With brisk pick, you have a beautiful three-cylinder sound.
The handling of the Focus is top notch. Grip and mini roundabouts he takes with ease. This chassis is easy to much higher capacities. The steering is precise and very sturdy. Laden car remains neutral, only you miss or what capacity. The car remains in spite of the sporty chassis wonderfully comfortable. You feel what you do, but with comfort. The 16 inch (17 inch also available) that carry fixed at.
INTERIOR
Well, here you can not buy Ford. My 207 was in 2007 in chic. Many hard plastic and especially awkward shapes. Apart from the passenger seat is a kind of strut / connection that will make you want to move the seat backwards as far as possible. Very useful. In addition to a knitting buttons. Eventually you find your way in there. The bells are however beautiful and clear.
The equipment of the Focus was top for a mid-range in 2012. Automatic climate control, navigation, cruise control, extensive on-board computer, interior light (red ...), nice stereo with USB, heated windscreen, voice commands, rain sensor, automatically dimming mirror (fine) front fog lights. Fine. Setting up the navigation system is not very convenient. It is not a touchscreen everything must be completed for each letter.
Disappointing I find the chairs I find the seats a bit short, but mostly tilted too much, so I sit too long have shifted. Unfortunately, tipping is not an option in these chairs. After 2.5 years, still no good sitting posture. The best posture is the seat set far back. That goes for me for the front passenger seat. Just about the pain if you have small children with upturned highchairs.
The inside holds no further room for a drive, thanks to the specially designed dashboard. The trunk is adequate. There are a lot of pockets: fine is the large box under the front center armrest, large door pockets and cup holders fine.
COSTS
Consumption costs are so bad. Maintenance is cheaper for the Focus in Ford dealer than the Polo was at VW. That surprises me. Anyway very satisfied with the Ford Dealers (Nijmegen and Den Bosch). Been lenient with a broken driveshaft, despite more km's nevertheless replaced under warranty. The drive shaft was moreover part because of a torn drive shaft cover.
Now just bought another car: I noticed how much difference there was in the resale prices (I was looking for a Mazda 6 or Mondeo). Between the highest and lowest was fewer than 3,500.
I have to say I was skeptical in advance of a 1.0 liter 3 cylinder engine (okay, turbocharged) in a Focus wagon. However, the engine is very good breakfast. It's just a very nice engine. He picks up nicely, and attracts up to 6,000 rpm fine by. It is certainly no streaks trigger, but doing fine. Also on long holiday journeys. However, the typical small engine turbo features: engine braking does the car slightly and the torque at low revs you think "now comes the real power", but happens not much more. Consumption has been fantastic. On average we drive 6.3 liters per 100 km. In low motorway 6.0. On vacations 6.9. Prima numbers so. In real overdrive (on holiday it was 38 degrees with mistral against) it is sometimes inefficient (8.0). The top was (neatly in Germany) 205. In Germany, you notice that your ability is short. Remarkably, the engine is very hot quickly, sometimes riding in a few minutes. With brisk pick, you have a beautiful three-cylinder sound.
The handling of the Focus is top notch. Grip and mini roundabouts he takes with ease. This chassis is easy to much higher capacities. The steering is precise and very sturdy. Laden car remains neutral, only you miss or what capacity. The car remains in spite of the sporty chassis wonderfully comfortable. You feel what you do, but with comfort. The 16 inch (17 inch also available) that carry fixed at.
INTERIOR
Well, here you can not buy Ford. My 207 was in 2007 in chic. Many hard plastic and especially awkward shapes. Apart from the passenger seat is a kind of strut / connection that will make you want to move the seat backwards as far as possible. Very useful. In addition to a knitting buttons. Eventually you find your way in there. The bells are however beautiful and clear.
The equipment of the Focus was top for a mid-range in 2012. Automatic climate control, navigation, cruise control, extensive on-board computer, interior light (red ...), nice stereo with USB, heated windscreen, voice commands, rain sensor, automatically dimming mirror (fine) front fog lights. Fine. Setting up the navigation system is not very convenient. It is not a touchscreen everything must be completed for each letter.
Disappointing I find the chairs I find the seats a bit short, but mostly tilted too much, so I sit too long have shifted. Unfortunately, tipping is not an option in these chairs. After 2.5 years, still no good sitting posture. The best posture is the seat set far back. That goes for me for the front passenger seat. Just about the pain if you have small children with upturned highchairs.
The inside holds no further room for a drive, thanks to the specially designed dashboard. The trunk is adequate. There are a lot of pockets: fine is the large box under the front center armrest, large door pockets and cup holders fine.
COSTS
Consumption costs are so bad. Maintenance is cheaper for the Focus in Ford dealer than the Polo was at VW. That surprises me. Anyway very satisfied with the Ford Dealers (Nijmegen and Den Bosch). Been lenient with a broken driveshaft, despite more km's nevertheless replaced under warranty. The drive shaft was moreover part because of a torn drive shaft cover.
Now just bought another car: I noticed how much difference there was in the resale prices (I was looking for a Mazda 6 or Mondeo). Between the highest and lowest was fewer than 3,500.
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