VW Fox

[X Box]

Anyone had any experience with one of these?

In particular the 1.2 Urban model?

I'm thinking of one as a runabout that I can then add my son on the insurance when he starts driving in August.

Thanks in advance for any feedback.

[X5Sport]

Isn't it a Polo?

[Horizon]

[quote="X5Sport"]
Isn't it a Polo?
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Smaller than a polo
http://www.carbuyer.co.uk/reviews/volks ... 012/review

[bluestreak56]

Not the best looking car, preferred the Lupo. Ive never driven one, but presumably its cheap motoring without too much practicality. Saw a lovely Lupo GTi the other day would rather that IMO. Or if you can stretch the budget to the much better Up / Citigo / Mii

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/v ... hatchback/

[X Box]

Thanks for the replies.

They seem a cheap but fairly well built little car. They have a fair amount of room in them too as the rear bench moves to either create more legroom or boot space, depending on your need.

I like the Lupo but many seem a little long in the tooth now and I'm sure, as much as the GTi appeals, the insurance will be a snag.

I'll keep you posted.

[X5Sport]

Skoda Fabia?  Built out of the VAG parts bin.  Skoda build VW engines for most VAG models now.  Reliable, cheap to run, loads of kit standard.

[bluestreak56]

[quote="X5Sport"]
Skoda Fabia?  Built out of the VAG parts bin.  Skoda build VW engines for most VAG models now.  Reliable, cheap to run, loads of kit standard.
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+5 doors

[Pinewood]

My oldest neice has a vw fox (bright red)  and she loves it.  Fairly basic but functional little car.  I drove it from London to B'ham once and it was a hoot. Takes forever to reach 70-80 mph mind

[bluestreak56]

Just a thought if you're after a cheap runaround where 3 doors isnt an issue, try the Mitsubishi Colt Mirage. I had one in 2008 for a year and it was great. Very peppy little 3 cylinder putting out around 79bhp/ton but it feels a lot quicker. Cheap to buy, cheap to run and they are well built and have Japanese reliability. They also do 5 door versions. I had the 1.1 3dr Mirage (best looking but only came in 3dr)

[X Box]

Thanks for the replies chaps.

I ended up looking at 4 of them (would have been 5 if they guy hadn't sold it before I got there - it would also have been nice if he'd told me before I turned up, but that is another story!).

Ended up with a silver one, 08 plate with 60k. A tidy little car all round and good complement to the X I m hoping.

Picking it up on Friday - pics to follow.