Hi there seatcupra.net, I could use some input...
I currently own a 2007 Leon FR Tdi, with 255000Km/158000 miles. Manual. Bought brand new.
Lately hes been eating some oil. The turbocharger needs a rebuild which can be done by around 200 pounds, 120 in parts and 80 in labour. Where I'm at prices are this accessible. Doesn't smoke. A more thorough diagnostic would need serious disassembly which I'm not very keen on doing. All around hes doing fine-ish for its age and miles. No serious problems, just wear and tear.
I've been looking into getting an automatic and decided to get an A Class 220d (W177), 50.000Km/30.000 miles. Used, certified by Mercedes-Benz.
The initial idea was to trade in my Leon. But I'm having second thoughts. Never bought a used car and never owned an automatic. And I'm afraid things going south with the A class and being left hung dry. So, I'm thinking about getting the Mercedes but keeping my Leon the same way. Eventually selling it a couple months/year down the line after I get to know the A Class works fine/is solid.
I know cars nowadays and their realiability is pretty much russian roulette. I quite enjoy VAG cars due to their lego nature and because parts are a dime a dozen. I'm a bit wary about the Mercedes precisely because that extensive parts/support isn't anywhere near what vag has...
So, am I a massive idiot keeping both cars or should I simply part ways with my Leon and take the really nice offer the dealer made on it and get the A class and move on with life?
I currently own a 2007 Leon FR Tdi, with 255000Km/158000 miles. Manual. Bought brand new.
Lately hes been eating some oil. The turbocharger needs a rebuild which can be done by around 200 pounds, 120 in parts and 80 in labour. Where I'm at prices are this accessible. Doesn't smoke. A more thorough diagnostic would need serious disassembly which I'm not very keen on doing. All around hes doing fine-ish for its age and miles. No serious problems, just wear and tear.
I've been looking into getting an automatic and decided to get an A Class 220d (W177), 50.000Km/30.000 miles. Used, certified by Mercedes-Benz.
The initial idea was to trade in my Leon. But I'm having second thoughts. Never bought a used car and never owned an automatic. And I'm afraid things going south with the A class and being left hung dry. So, I'm thinking about getting the Mercedes but keeping my Leon the same way. Eventually selling it a couple months/year down the line after I get to know the A Class works fine/is solid.
I know cars nowadays and their realiability is pretty much russian roulette. I quite enjoy VAG cars due to their lego nature and because parts are a dime a dozen. I'm a bit wary about the Mercedes precisely because that extensive parts/support isn't anywhere near what vag has...
So, am I a massive idiot keeping both cars or should I simply part ways with my Leon and take the really nice offer the dealer made on it and get the A class and move on with life?
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