Could we get your station wagon suggestions in the 700-800 range? I want to drive it trouble-free long term; I'm thinking of an automatic gearbox Kia Ceed SW Passat Variant Megane 3 SW models are on my list
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4 repliesAll three cars you're interested in have dual-clutch transmissions, so you need to prepare yourself for possible transmission faults and a clutch replacement. As for the engines, the diesel versions of all three are good, but I wouldn't recommend the petrol engines of the Ceed and Megane. Still, if I had to choose one of the three, I'd go with the Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDi. I think it'd be much better if you get it in manual.
Translated from TurkishIn my opinion the Passat is the best in terms of material quality — you need to watch out for the DSG, the age will be a bit higher due to the price, so either a manual should be bought, or a DSG Variant that's clearly been kept clean should be chosen. On the engine side, if you're getting a B6, you need to stay away from the FSI engine. The Kia Ceed is also well equipped, but its resale market will stay slow. My second option would be to lean toward Renault. The Privilège trim turned into the GT Line package after the 2012 facelift; the 1.5 dCi is already a good engine in pre-2012 Megane 3s +
Translated from TurkishPre-2012 Megane 3 ST models have a torque-converter gearbox, the dual-clutch came after the facelift. The pre-facelift version can be preferred for gearbox durability.
Translated from TurkishI've been driving a 2019 Clio 4 SW 1.5 dCi Sport Tourer for 3 years. I only go to the mechanic for maintenance. Over the 3 years there were times I used it quite roughly, times I kept flooring it — it doesn't even flinch. It burns little fuel in the city. It also burns little on long trips. I drive it actively in Istanbul, it does around 6 liters in the city and between 4-5 outside the city.
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