robby

I have mine on a basic lease but included GAP - you can have the maintenance package included which includes both services and tyres, etc but i'm not sure how much extra that was?
If i go over the 10k mileage then it costs around 6 pence per mile extra - if you opt for the 20k mileage then it'll cost more than the 10k but less than the 10k and 6p a mile added on.
Insurance is paid for by the user - the lease company don't include this with their packages
Road tax is included in the deal

over the 2 years it'll cost me
£1070 up fornt
£175 a month x 24 (inc GAP and options - style pack and spare wheel)

so £5270 if i keep it the full 2 years (i'll change it after the min 18 months) so it'll cost me £4220
I'll rotate the tyres so the set should last me as i'll do 10k - 15k
1st service is approx £120 at the main dealers but i can get it done cheap at a local vat registered garage (maybe £60)

SRSport

yes it was, but it still has a moustache...to go with the Audi beards. What is it with VAG and their facial haired cars?

Emmaroids

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Dsg is the way forward although it costs a bit more this shouldn't be an issue for all those that seem to buy on the never never.

SRSport

In what way? I dont like the idea of them. Give me a slick, short shifting 6 speed manual every time.

bonesetter

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Gear shifting makes totally no difference in the Swift

DSG in that would dull the drive

SRSport

Have to admit I have a real soft spot for the 5 door swift sport. Wish I could explain why but I cant.

I liked the VRS as well but every time I look into getting a VAG I just read horror stories about their reliability. The Swift Sport just seems to work properly.

bonesetter

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I wouldn't have VAG again

Had loads of grief with my VRS Fabia, including turbo (second time for that), water leaks, suspension bushings... list goes on

Ultimately it's a diesel too

**jay**

iTrader: (1)

Ive had an old vrs fabia for a few years as my daily/winter car its been bullet proof turbos usualy fail due to the intercooler intake rubbing through the fins and the turbo having to work beyond its means to make boost target, console bushes cost 25 quid to up rate to polly bush, the water leaks from rear door carriers are easily fixed with plumbers gold sealer. I run just over 200 bhp on mine with a hybrid turbo(not even on full capacity to keep standard clutch ok) will get turned up when and if i ever need a clutch great fun to drive and still gets 65mpg

SRSport

My impression of VAG is that they are yesteryears Skoda. The only reason people don't point and laugh is due to their perceived quality and nice designs.