The dilemma: Danella's 2000 VW Bora has just died and as both she and her fiance are tall they want something with high ground clearance and plenty of legroom. "The Bora was a lemon from the get-go that's been haemorrhaging money for the past two years," says Danella.
"We would like leather and heated front seats, plus fuel economy is paramount. We are also looking at adding a baby to the mix soon so want something big enough to put a stroller in the boot and a capsule in the back."
Well, after your current vehicle ownership experience, Danella, it shouldn't be difficult to convince you to go for something more reliable, as well as more practical, especially with an addition to the family planned.
VW has in recent years, made significant mechanical improvements and price realignments to their model range. These improvements are reflected in the NZ new vehicle sales charts where they can, on a given month, give the well-established Japanese and Korean brands a good run for their money. Older models, however, are potentially higher risk especially when you include used imports.
